Top 5 tips to help you BEAT the HEAT this summer.

With the summer heat coming out in full swing here are 5 very easy and necessary tips to help you Beat the Heat and save yourself from falling sick.

1. Stay cool and hydrated:

 Drink water, at least two to four cups upon rising, and similar amounts especially when you are going out. Intake of fluids will ensure you don’t get de-hydrated and fall sick as a result.

2. Save your skin:

While enjoying the sun and outdoors, protect yourself from overexposure to sunlight by wearing a hat and using natural sunscreens without excessive chemicals. Carry Aloe Vera gel for overexposure and have an aloe plant growing in your home for any kind of burn. The cooling and healing gel inside the leaves will soothe any sunburn. It works great.

3. Keep up or begin an exercise program:

 Aerobic activity is important for keeping the heart strong and healthy. Even if you have a very busy schedule, take out some time even half an hour a day for some exercises. A brisk morning or evening walk can be very beneficial.

4. Enjoy Nature’s bounty:

 Fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables are at their organic best in summer. Consuming foods that are cooling and light — fresh fruits, vegetable juices, raw vital salads, and lots of water — will nourish your body for summer. Include some protein with one or two meals. There are a number of light, nourishing proteins that don’t require cooking. Most of these complement fruits and vegetables nicely– nuts, seeds, sprouted beans, soy products, yogurt, kefir, and cottage cheese. Fish and poultry can also be eaten.

5. Don’t Eat When You’re Thirsty:

We often mistake thirst for hunger, especially during the warm months. Don’t eat when what you really want is to drink. Always ask yourself if you are really hungry.