Avoid Using the Stove During Peak Hours: 6 Ways to Protect Your Body During Intense Heatwaves

The article discusses methods to protect the body from the effects of severe heatwaves, emphasizing the importance of air conditioning and offering alternative means to reduce rising temperatures. It explains that high temperatures combined with increased humidity decrease the body's ability to regulate its heat, putting certain groups such as the elderly, children, and patients with heart and kidney conditions at risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. While fans can help in moderate conditions, cold compresses and bathing with lukewarm water are more effective when temperatures are very high. Experts advise drinking water regularly, wearing light, cotton clothing, and avoiding devices that generate additional heat during the day. They also recommend consuming water-rich foods and reducing intake of caffeinated beverages. Signs such as a severe fever, confusion, fainting, and even cessation of sweating are indicators that urgent medical attention is needed. As heatwaves become more frequent and intense, using cooling methods has become essential for safeguarding health, especially for the most vulnerable groups.

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