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Safety In Rising Heat: Summer season brings with it many health challenges. As temperatures rise, dehydration, heat stroke, fatigue and skin problems become common. In such a situation, it becomes very important to keep the body cool and balanced. By taking a little care and adopting the right routine, you can protect yourself and your family from the ill effects of heat.

The most important thing is to avoid dehydration in the body. Adequate amount of water should be drunk throughout the day. Apart from this, natural drinks like lemon water, buttermilk, coconut water and jaljeera help in keeping the body hydrated. These drinks not only quench thirst but also supply essential minerals to the body. It is beneficial to include light and water-rich foods in your diet. Fruits like watermelon, cucumber, orange cool the body and maintain energy.

Fried and spicy food can increase the problem in summer, hence it is better to stay away from it. Choice of clothes also plays an important role to protect from heat. Light colored loose and cotton clothes should be worn, so that air can flow to the body and sweat can dry quickly. One should avoid going out in strong sunlight during the afternoon. If necessary, cover your head and carry a water bottle with you.

Important measures to prevent heatstroke

• Do not go out in the sun on an empty stomach
• Keep a cap or towel on your head while going out
• If symptoms like weakness, dizziness or vomiting appear in the body, immediately rest in the shade.
• Take ORS or salt-sugar solution

In the increasing heat, small precautions can save your health from major danger. By eating right, adequate water and a few changes in your daily routine, you can make the summer season healthy and comfortable. Remember, vigilance, not carelessness, is the biggest key to protection from heat.