🌞 Simple Home Remedies to Beat the Summer Heat (Heat Wave Protection)
🥤 1. Drink Plenty of Water
- Why: Prevents dehydration and regulates body temperature.
- Tip: Aim for 8–10 glasses daily; add a pinch of salt & sugar to make oral rehydration solution (ORS).
🧃 2. Consume Natural Coolants
- Examples:
- Buttermilk (Chaas) – Cools the body and aids digestion.
- Coconut Water – Restores electrolytes.
- Lemon Water (Nimbu Pani) – Keeps you hydrated and refreshed.
- Aam Panna – Made from raw mango, prevents heatstroke.
🍉 3. Eat Water-Rich Fruits and Vegetables
- Good options:
- Watermelon, cucumber, muskmelon, oranges, papaya, and lettuce.
- Why: High water content helps maintain hydration and cool the body.
🍃 4. Apply Sandalwood Paste or Rose Water
- Where: Forehead and arms.
- Why: Sandalwood has a natural cooling effect; rose water refreshes the skin.
🧂 5. Use Onion for Heat Protection
- How: Eat raw onions in salads or apply onion juice behind ears and on feet.
- Why: Believed to prevent heatstroke traditionally.
🥛 6. Drink Cold Milk with a Pinch of Cardamom
- Why: Calms the stomach and cools the body naturally.
🧊 7. Stay Indoors During Peak Heat Hours (12 PM – 4 PM)
- Tip: If you must go out, cover your head with a cotton scarf or cap.
🧴 8. Use Aloe Vera Gel
- How: Apply fresh aloe vera gel on the skin.
- Why: Cools and soothes sunburns or rashes.
🛁 9. Take Cold Water Baths Twice a Day
- Optional: Add a few drops of eucalyptus or mint oil to bath water for freshness.
👕 10. Wear Light, Loose Cotton Clothes
- Why: Cotton allows skin to breathe and keeps your body cool.