Save me from summer by Eternal_Knight 2012/04/02 02:44
Here are some useful lifestyle tips you can follow to beat the summer heat.
1 . Water is the best option to quench thirst .
It is a key ingredient in keeping the body cool. With high humidity levels, sweat will not evaporate quickly. This prevents the body from releasing heat in an efficient manner. This is why it is necessary to hydrate and drink water, even when you are not thirsty. Increase water intake regardless of your activity levels.
Here are some useful lifestyle tips you can follow to beat the summer heat.
1 . Water is the best option to quench thirst .
It is a key ingredient in keeping the body cool. With high humidity levels, sweat will not evaporate quickly. This prevents the body from releasing heat in an efficient manner. This is why it is necessary to hydrate and drink water, even when you are not thirsty. Increase water intake regardless of your activity levels.
Eternal_Knight 2012/04/02 02:45
2 . Avoid caffeinated or carbonated beverages, alcoholic beverages, and those high in sugar .
All these drinks contain preservatives, colours and sugars. They are acidic in nature and act as diuretics. They cause loss of fluids through urine.
Many soft drinks contain diluted phosphoric acid, which damages the inner linning of the digestive tract and, therefore, affects its functions.
An excessive intake of soft drinks increases phosphorous levels in the blood. This separates calcium from the bones and moves it into the blood.
This calcium displacement from the bones makes them porous and brittle. It also causes plaque on the teeth, kidney stones, arthritis and bone spur.
Soft drinks also reduce mineral levelsin the body to such an extent that enzymes are unable to function well,resulting in indigestion.
2 . Avoid caffeinated or carbonated beverages, alcoholic beverages, and those high in sugar .
All these drinks contain preservatives, colours and sugars. They are acidic in nature and act as diuretics. They cause loss of fluids through urine.
Many soft drinks contain diluted phosphoric acid, which damages the inner linning of the digestive tract and, therefore, affects its functions.
An excessive intake of soft drinks increases phosphorous levels in the blood. This separates calcium from the bones and moves it into the blood.
This calcium displacement from the bones makes them porous and brittle. It also causes plaque on the teeth, kidney stones, arthritis and bone spur.
Soft drinks also reduce mineral levelsin the body to such an extent that enzymes are unable to function well,resulting in indigestion.
Eternal_Knight 2012/04/02 02:46
3 . Do not drink very chilled liquids .
They do not really help cool you down in summers, though they makeyou cool for some time. Drinking really cold liquids when feeling hot may lead to a slight constriction of the blood vessels in the skin and decrease heat loss, which is not advisable when trying to cool down.
3 . Do not drink very chilled liquids .
They do not really help cool you down in summers, though they makeyou cool for some time. Drinking really cold liquids when feeling hot may lead to a slight constriction of the blood vessels in the skin and decrease heat loss, which is not advisable when trying to cool down.
Eternal_Knight 2012/04/02 02:50
4 . Limit all strenuous activity .
If you are into gymming make sure do workout only during mornings or evenings.
5 . Eat light, nutritious and non-fatty meals .
6 . Reduce intake of heaty vegetablesand fruits , like spinach, radish, hot peppers, onions, garlic, beetroot, pineapple, grapefruit and ripe mangoes (if you cannot resist mangoes, soak them overnight in water).
7 . Minimise the intake of dried fruits . Increase the intake of fresh fruit.
8 . Use sabza ( tulsi seeds) in your drinks . this has very cooling effect on the body.
9 . Include lots of fruits and vegetables in the form of salads and fresh juices, preferably without sugar, in your diet.
10 . Drink lemon juice, coconut water and thin buttermilk , to replenish the fluids that are lost in sweat.
11 . Avoid sugary foods , especially honey and molasses, and stick to natural sugars available from fruits and veggies.
12 . Minimise the intake of hot, spicy foods and extremely salty foods . The body retains salt in the organic form found in fruits and veggies; the inorganic salt, meanwhile, is digested and needs to be thrown out of the body. And this is why you needto drink water!
13 . Cut the intake of fried foods , like vadas , samosas, chips, bhajias , farsans , etc. Fat has a thermal effect.
14 . Maintain good hygiene levels .
Since the sultry heat of summer increases with each degree rise in the mercury, by rooting ourselves to nature's provision of healthful food choices we can experience the bloomof our health and vitality.
enjoy safe and sound summer.
4 . Limit all strenuous activity .
If you are into gymming make sure do workout only during mornings or evenings.
5 . Eat light, nutritious and non-fatty meals .
6 . Reduce intake of heaty vegetablesand fruits , like spinach, radish, hot peppers, onions, garlic, beetroot, pineapple, grapefruit and ripe mangoes (if you cannot resist mangoes, soak them overnight in water).
7 . Minimise the intake of dried fruits . Increase the intake of fresh fruit.
8 . Use sabza ( tulsi seeds) in your drinks . this has very cooling effect on the body.
9 . Include lots of fruits and vegetables in the form of salads and fresh juices, preferably without sugar, in your diet.
10 . Drink lemon juice, coconut water and thin buttermilk , to replenish the fluids that are lost in sweat.
11 . Avoid sugary foods , especially honey and molasses, and stick to natural sugars available from fruits and veggies.
12 . Minimise the intake of hot, spicy foods and extremely salty foods . The body retains salt in the organic form found in fruits and veggies; the inorganic salt, meanwhile, is digested and needs to be thrown out of the body. And this is why you needto drink water!
13 . Cut the intake of fried foods , like vadas , samosas, chips, bhajias , farsans , etc. Fat has a thermal effect.
14 . Maintain good hygiene levels .
Since the sultry heat of summer increases with each degree rise in the mercury, by rooting ourselves to nature's provision of healthful food choices we can experience the bloomof our health and vitality.
enjoy safe and sound summer.
Eternal_Knight 2012/04/02 02:52
Summer has set in. The hot, blistering heat is not only exhausting, but drains your energy levels too.
It is, therefore, important to maintainyour health by choosing the right kind of foods according to the climate you are in.
Nature has provided us with enough foods that are specific to seasons andare healthy. And this is also how you can adapt your body to the seasonal changes.
For summers, the key is to eat light . This helps your heart and digestive system remain healthy and function well.
The next step is to choose the foods that have a cooling effect on your body.
Here are some:
~ Fruits
*. Blackberries
*. Blueberries
*. Goose berries (Amla)
*. Strawberries
*. Raspberries
*. Papaya
*. Raw mango
*. Peach
*. Apricot
*. Cherries
*. Muskmelon
*. Watermelon
*. Apple
*. Water apple
~ Vegetables
*. Bittergourd
*. Greens . cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumber, asparagus, green beans, alfa alfa, eggplant, iceberg and mint leaves.
*. Sprouted moong , beans and lentils.
How do they help?
1 . Fresh vegetables and fruits are high in vitamins and minerals. They have an expansive effect on our bodies, which draw heat from our central organs and, thereby, cool the body.
2 . Fresh veggies and fruits also contain a lot of water which add to the cooling effect on the body.
3 . Eating these cooling foods also assist the body's ability to release heat.
This way, the hot weather doesn't make the body overheated or exhausted.
Summer has set in. The hot, blistering heat is not only exhausting, but drains your energy levels too.
It is, therefore, important to maintainyour health by choosing the right kind of foods according to the climate you are in.
Nature has provided us with enough foods that are specific to seasons andare healthy. And this is also how you can adapt your body to the seasonal changes.
For summers, the key is to eat light . This helps your heart and digestive system remain healthy and function well.
The next step is to choose the foods that have a cooling effect on your body.
Here are some:
~ Fruits
*. Blackberries
*. Blueberries
*. Goose berries (Amla)
*. Strawberries
*. Raspberries
*. Papaya
*. Raw mango
*. Peach
*. Apricot
*. Cherries
*. Muskmelon
*. Watermelon
*. Apple
*. Water apple
~ Vegetables
*. Bittergourd
*. Greens . cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumber, asparagus, green beans, alfa alfa, eggplant, iceberg and mint leaves.
*. Sprouted moong , beans and lentils.
How do they help?
1 . Fresh vegetables and fruits are high in vitamins and minerals. They have an expansive effect on our bodies, which draw heat from our central organs and, thereby, cool the body.
2 . Fresh veggies and fruits also contain a lot of water which add to the cooling effect on the body.
3 . Eating these cooling foods also assist the body's ability to release heat.
This way, the hot weather doesn't make the body overheated or exhausted.
Joyce 2012/04/02 04:52
Its summer again,time 4 d sun 2 shine 2 its highest.its advisable 2 wear light colored clothes,ane try as much as possible 2 go outside d comfort of ur artificial air n get d natural 1,eat lot of fruits n vegetables n drink alot of water.
Its summer again,time 4 d sun 2 shine 2 its highest.its advisable 2 wear light colored clothes,ane try as much as possible 2 go outside d comfort of ur artificial air n get d natural 1,eat lot of fruits n vegetables n drink alot of water.
Eternal_Knight 2012/04/03 09:59
i never told u to apply this changes to ur life..
Quote: Basim360: my life., my rulez., i wil decide what to eat or what to not.. 
i never told u to apply this changes to ur life..
Eternal_Knight 2012/04/03 10:00
yeah i do apply
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Quote: Unic0rn_GirL: Well info apply yourself too coz u r dying the most in summer heat
yeah i do apply
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Pr1ya 2012/04/05 07:52
Great topic! Also, sunscreen with SPF and UVA/UVB protection is vital. Preferably and SPF factor of 40+. And also try to avoid the morning and mid-afternoon sun as it is the most dangerous time of day.
Great topic! Also, sunscreen with SPF and UVA/UVB protection is vital. Preferably and SPF factor of 40+. And also try to avoid the morning and mid-afternoon sun as it is the most dangerous time of day.
Eternal_Knight 2012/04/05 12:59
hey thanks for this info. . Can men apply sunscream? Because in India all sumscream are made for women.
I try to avoid mid afternoon sun but for me morning sun is unavoidable
Quote: prIyAnoMiCs: Great topic! Also, sunscreen with SPF and UVA/UVB protection is vital. Preferably and SPF factor of 40+. And also try to avoid the morning and mid-afternoon sun as it is the most dangerous time of day.
hey thanks for this info. . Can men apply sunscream? Because in India all sumscream are made for women.
I try to avoid mid afternoon sun but for me morning sun is unavoidable
Pr1ya 2012/04/05 14:10
In India all sunscreen made for women! -hahaha- You make me laugh! But seriously, applying sunscreen is a must unless you want to end up looking like a burnt toast.
Try using Himalaya skin care range sunscreen or Natures Essence. Its great for both men and women and has soothing ingredients in it to calm the skin without leaving you smelling like a walking flower.
Quote: Eternal_Knight:
hey thanks for this info. . Can men apply sunscream? Because in India all sumscream are made for women.
I try to avoid mid afternoon sun but for me morning sun is unavoidable
hey thanks for this info. . Can men apply sunscream? Because in India all sumscream are made for women.
I try to avoid mid afternoon sun but for me morning sun is unavoidable
In India all sunscreen made for women! -hahaha- You make me laugh! But seriously, applying sunscreen is a must unless you want to end up looking like a burnt toast.
Try using Himalaya skin care range sunscreen or Natures Essence. Its great for both men and women and has soothing ingredients in it to calm the skin without leaving you smelling like a walking flower.
Eternal_Knight 2012/04/05 14:47
yeah seriously i have never seen any mens suns cream.. I was at hypercity asked the shop assistants if there are any suncream for men she told me no and she was laughin too.. Made me embarrasd lol.. Will buy himalaya soon
Quote: prIyAnoMiCs: In India all sunscreen made for women! -hahaha- You make me laugh! But seriously, applying sunscreen is a must unless you want to end up looking like a burnt toast. Try using Himalaya skin care range sunscreen or Natures Essence. Its great for both men and women and has soothing ingredients in it to calm the skin without leaving you smelling like a walking flower.
Try using Himalaya skin care range sunscreen or Natures Essence. Its great for both men and women and has soothing ingredients in it to calm the skin without leaving you smelling like a walking flower. yeah seriously i have never seen any mens suns cream.. I was at hypercity asked the shop assistants if there are any suncream for men she told me no and she was laughin too.. Made me embarrasd lol.. Will buy himalaya soon
Pr1ya 2012/04/06 16:06
Quote: Eternal_Knight:
yeah seriously i have never seen any mens suns cream.. I was at hypercity asked the shop assistants if there are any suncream for men she told me no and she was laughin too.. Made me embarrasd lol.. Will buy himalaya soon
Yes Himalaya is a great product and I have always loved using it. I just think it is a bit disappointing that sunscreen has gendered stereotypes attached to it in India. I mean, men and women are both negatively affected by the sun so it is only fair that both genders can use it freely without being laughed at.
yeah seriously i have never seen any mens suns cream.. I was at hypercity asked the shop assistants if there are any suncream for men she told me no and she was laughin too.. Made me embarrasd lol.. Will buy himalaya soon
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