Baguio, Philippines used to be the coolest place in Philippines but I heard the news today that it was reported to have had a 29 degree temperature – the warmest to date. Unfortunately I am near Manila and I'm one of those people sweating and suffering from a 35 degree temperature. The fact that the rotating brown outs are still ongoing possibilities of heat stroke attacks are increasing. It isn't just a simple stroke because if ignored it could be life threatening so I listed some help to avoid the summer killing stroke.
- What to wear during summer? Keep it light and loose. Wear comfortable clothes to minimize sweating. You might not want to look bathed in your own oil sweating all over when wearing jackets and the like during summer. Light colored clothes are better than dark ones because darker colors absorb the heat and sunlight more and make you feel hotter.
- Always have yourself a bottled water in handy. In case you get trapped in an elevator or what not, you have one in a jiffy. Excessive sweating can lead to dehydration so keep yourself hydrated at all times. Drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday and even if you're not thirsty.
- Avoid staying under the sun between 10 in the morning and 3 in the afternoon. Being expose too much under the sun can raise the body's temperature enough to cause heat exhaustion. If this is left untreated it could yield to heat stroke.
- Add a liitle salt than usual on your meals. I have read in some article that salt can aid to retain water.
