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Fri Jul 21, 2006 6:25 pm  |
The temp's are rising to the high 30's C for next week or more  .. I only have a humble fan
Does anyone have tips to stay cool?  |
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50's/Normal skin/oily t-zone/ lines/wrinkles/medium skin tone/ tans easily |
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Fri Jul 21, 2006 6:35 pm |
roll an ice pack in a towel (just one or two layers) and then put that around your neck with the ice-pack on the back of your neck. Find a away to secure that in place while you work or sleep.
They actually SELL neckpacks like that in Japan to help people keep cool. They also have forehead patches that draw out heat.
-keep up the water
-soak feet (up to the ankles) in chilled (not icy) water when things get too much
- take a cold bottle of water from the fridge and hold it gently to the inside your wrist for 1 min. (does not have to be continuously) This is a good way to cool down fairly quickly.
- oh and keep your feet and head bare |
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SKIN: combination, reactive to climate changes and extremely fair. "Women complain about premenstrual syndrome, but I think of it as the only time of the month that I can be myself." --Roseanne |
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Fri Jul 21, 2006 7:50 pm |
| tiger_tim wrote: |
roll an ice pack in a towel (just one or two layers) and then put that around your neck with the ice-pack on the back of your neck. Find a away to secure that in place while you work or sleep.
They actually SELL neckpacks like that in Japan to help people keep cool. They also have forehead patches that draw out heat.
-keep up the water
-soak feet (up to the ankles) in chilled (not icy) water when things get too much
- take a cold bottle of water from the fridge and hold it gently to the inside your wrist for 1 min. (does not have to be continuously) This is a good way to cool down fairly quickly.
- oh and keep your feet and head bare |
thx so much, Tiger, I've been actually feeling ill with the heat.
I will go through your steps and I thank you for responding. |
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Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:27 pm |
| I can relate. It's been disgustingly hot and humid here as well. Best tips are dress lightly, stay out of sun and in the shade obviously, don't over exert yourself and remember to hydrate yourself constantly. Dehydration is one of the main causes of heat sickness so even if you aren't thirsty drink lots of water nonetheless. And make sure the water is not ice cold as this can upset your system - cool water is best. Also eating lots of fruits and vegetables will help keep the body cool as they are more easily digestable and it keeps the body from working on overdrive. Plus they add hydration as well. Another nice thing to have is a spritzer bottle to lightly mist yourself throughout the day. And keep that fan running. If it's quiet enough or if background noise doesn't bother you, keep your window open at night to let in the cool air so your home doesn't feel as hot in the morning. |
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Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:32 pm |
I've been putting some glasses in the freezer for drinks. Sure helps cool the water down more even when the water pitcher's been sitting in the fridge all day. I find club soda with a slice of lime does a good job of cooling me off.
That and a cool bath helps.
For meals, we've been making lots of summer type dishes - chicken caesar salads, taco salads, some bbqing, etc. |
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Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:34 pm |
| wildflower wrote: |
| I can relate. It's been disgustingly hot and humid here as well. Best tips are dress lightly, stay out of sun and in the shade obviously, don't over exert yourself and remember to hydrate yourself constantly. Dehydration is one of the main causes of heat sickness so even if you aren't thirsty drink lots of water nonetheless. And make sure the water is not ice cold as this can upset your system - cool water is best. Also eating lots of fruits and vegetables will help keep the body cool as they are more easily digestable and it keeps the body from working on overdrive. Plus they add hydration as well. Another nice thing to have is a spritzer bottle to lightly mist yourself throughout the day. And keep that fan running. If it's quiet enough or if background noise doesn't bother you, keep your window open at night to let in the cool air so your home doesn't feel as hot in the morning. |
Thank U |
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Sat Jul 22, 2006 8:38 am |
| ladyA wrote: |
| Thank U |
You are very welcome. Fortunately it rained here heavily last night so it has thankfully cooled down today and has ridden us of most of the humidity. Now if only the smog would clear. |
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Sat Jul 22, 2006 1:55 pm |
We hit 110 degrees F yesterday...that's 43 C.
Hit a record...we may do the same today.
Here, the ONLY thing you can do is sit inside with their air conditioning running.
Of course you should always be drinking water and stuff...but in this heat you just can't really do anything outside. Even the pool is hot! |
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32, Fair Skin, combo/break-out prone. Simple routine of REN No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm and Argan oil as a moisturizer; Clarisonic when needed. That's it! |
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Sun Jul 23, 2006 9:48 am |
When I lived in a little apartment with no AC I would put a block of ice in front of my fan (in a pan  ) and it was kind of like natural air conditioning! |
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Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:40 am |
to create a cross breeze in a room, always make sure you have at least 2 windows open (ie. one at the front of your house & one at the back).
keep any doors shut to rooms that get a lot of sunlight & stay in the rooms that don't get that sun.
watermelon that's been chilled...great source of liquid & a sweet treat!
water, water, water! |
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Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:29 am |
| Yes, we hit 113 degrees for the 11th day in a row here. Air conditioner runs non stop. People are dying from the heat. I don't leave my house on the weekends, can not stand to breath the air or get in the car. I have two fans running in the living room (where I live when it is this hot), running cross directions to move the air, and then an over head fan. I find myself getting in the shower a lot, running cold water on my body and when I get out I barely dry off. I sit on a towel on my couch and let the cool air hit me. When I am dry and feeling "Warm" again, off to the shower I go again. I can't stand to go outside and water my poor plants. They will just have to die. |
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Mon Jul 24, 2006 1:56 pm |
| Wearing natural fibers like linen and cotton also seems to help the body cool itself more efficiently. Plus, they're less likely to irritate the skin. |
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Mon Jul 24, 2006 5:15 pm |
| Awesome thread, we're supposed to have one of those days tomorrow...very good tips. |
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Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:50 pm |
| i have fans in almost every room, windows always open, lots of popcicles and ice! |
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