The heat is coming: the rules of the Ministry to fight the heat

    The heat is coming: the rules of the Ministry to fight the heat

    The great heat arrives, punctual as always: here are 7 golden rules for not being overwhelmed by the heat.

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    here it is summer heat! THE'grandfather that does not breathe and that hood of humidity that makes you sweat if you just move a finger. Summer has arrived and the mercury is everywhere around 30 degrees and for the next few weeks a further increase in temperatures is expected. But how to go about fight heat waves?





    Now it is repeated like a chant: do not go out during the hottest hours and hydrate. But there are other precautions to keep in mind and that is why the Ministry of Health has once again released a handbook to manage the high summer temperatures, which will accompany us at least for the next two months.

    1. Drink a lot and eat healthy

    Main point to feel good is drink a lot, from one and a half to two liters of water per day (except in cases where the doctor recommends otherwise) e eat light, water-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables. Avoid alcohol and drinks that are too cold or carbonated, but prefer those that rehydrate the body, and encourage and encourage the elderly to drink a little more. As for the food preservation, remember, once you open a package, do not leave it outside for more than two hours.

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    2. Windows

    At home and in the office, hold on closed the shutters or shutters windows that are exposed to the sun and then reopen them only during the coolest hours of the day (evening and night).

    3. Air conditioning

    conditioners e fans ok but without exaggerating. According to the ministry, they can help refresh the rooms in which you stay, following some rules: do not place the fan too close to the person and do not use it if temperatures are above 32 ° C. If air conditioners are used, the temperature of the home environment for physiological well-being is 24-26 ° C. Finally, avoid turning on the oven or other appliances while using the air conditioner, to avoid excessive energy consumption.



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    4. Showers of lukewarm water

    More water! Fate lukewarm showers or frequent bathing, perhaps without drying yourself, but avoid very cold showers immediately after returning from particularly hot environments and remember that it is a good idea that a shower does not last more than five minutes, because water is a precious commodity and should not be dissipated. After the shower, you could make the cooling effect last longer with body creams or refreshing gels, such as those with citrus, menthol, eucalyptus and aloe vera, preferably bio-ecological certified.

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    5. People at risk and lonely people

    - elderly and who suffer from chronic diseases cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological or metabolic involving the intake of drugs, should consult their doctor and increase the frequency of checks. In case of even slight illnesses it is good to report them and never interrupt the prescribed pharmacological therapies on your own initiative.

    Friends, elderly neighbors and relatives who live alone help them asattend to the common daily chores and report any cases of discomfort to the health and social services.

    6. Store medications properly

    Be especially careful because drugs could be at high temperatures deterioration. Always read the leaflet

    7. Leaving the house in the coolest hours of the day

    Stay indoors from 11 to 18, because it is during these hours that heatstroke occurs most frequently. If you still have to go out, put on light clothes, sunglasses and hat and spread some good sunscreen.



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    Even if you are used to jogging or playing sports outdoors, remember that in summer it is best to choose early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

    8. Watch out for getting in the car

    If you get into a car parked in the sun before getting on, open the doors for a few minutes to help lower the temperature in the passenger compartment, then start the journey with the windows open or use the climate control system. Be careful in arranging the children in safety seats: check that they are not overheated. When you park the car, never leave people or animals in the passenger compartment, even for a few minutes. If you see a child alone in the car, immediately call 112, the single European number for emergencies, or 113.

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    Germana Carillo

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