"Just Chill" Tips 10 Tips to stay cool in the hot weather Last Edited: Monday, 09 Jul 2007, 2:07 PM EDT Created: Thursday, 28 Jun 2007, 11:26 AM EDT AP
1) Invest in fans. Even power-hungry fans cost less than $10 a month to use for 12 hours daily.
2) Never leave kids or pets in a car alone. Temperatures can reach up to 125 degrees in the first 20 minutes.
3) Use skin products that contain mint. They help refresh the skin and create a cooling sensation.
4) Plant trees near your house. They can save you anywhere from $100-$250 a year.
5) Don’t dry yourself off after your morning shower. Let the hot air do the work for you! It allows the water to evaporate off your skin, removes the heat from your body, and helps you stay cool for a long time.
6) Keep your protein intake low. Eating meals low in protein reduces the amount of heat created by the body due to metabolism.
7) Try wetting your wrists with cold water or ice wrapped in a cloth. This reduces your core body temperature as much as three degrees. The relief is almost immediate and can last as long as an hour.
8) Wear Sunscreen! It will protect your skin from the sun and helps your body stay cooler. Studies show that sunburn makes it harder for your body to cool down.
9) Don’t fan yourself in hot weather! Waving a fan burns more calories and can raise your core temperature. Let fans and air conditioners do the work for you.
10) Keep your air conditioner covered. An air conditioning unit that’s covered uses 10% less electricity than those operating in the sun.
