The scorching summer sun drives many of us to seek refuge in cooler places like the hills. With temperatures soaring both outside and indoors, sweltering summer days not only create discomfort in the environment but also elevate body temperatures. Spending prolonged periods outdoors increase the risk of heatstroke, a common issue during hot weather. In simpler terms, heatstroke means your body absorbs more heat than it can manage. Some of the symptoms of heatstroke includes persistent headache, fast breathing, elevated heart rate, nausea, vomiting, excessive sweating and feeling dizzy.
A heat stroke may hit you as a result of low fluid levels in your body or severe dehydration. Thankfully, there are certain home remedies that can provide you quick relief. Here are few remedies to cool down your body, so that it can reach its optimum temperature.
HOME REMEDIES TO TREAT HEATSTROKE
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to replenish fluids lost through sweating. You can consume electrolyte-rich beverages like sports drinks or coconut water to help restore electrolyte balance.
- Raw Mangoes: This soothing and refreshing mango drink will provide instant energy to your body. Made with raw mangoes and spices like black pepper and black salt, aam panna is known to balance the electrolyte levels of the body.
- Mint and Herbal Teas: Drink mint or herbal teas, which have natural cooling properties. Peppermint tea, in particular, can help cool the body and soothe an upset stomach often associated with heatstroke.
- Buttermilk: Buttermilk also known as ‘chaas’ is packed with minerals and vitamins which can help regulate your body temperature. This delicious summer drink not only goes well with your lunch and dinner but is also incredible in taste.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Enhance your fruit juice or blend apple cider vinegar with plain cool water and honey to replenish lost minerals and electrolytes. Sweating can deplete essential minerals, but a decoction containing apple cider vinegar can help restore them.
