Seasons change, and your mental outlook and body change with them. And because human beings are a part of nature, our bodies reply to the season in predictable ways. Oriental medicine combines knowledge of seasonal characteristics with your unique health situation to. There are things to consider for staying healthy in summer ... balance your energy (chi) to assist you adapt and thrive during this season of luxurious growth.
With summer approaching us with full force, we can only wonder what it will have in store for us. For most of us our health and fitness will be a key factor, and is in no way different for infants as well. They face a lot of health difficulties during the summer.
Heat exhaustion
A more serious loss of body fluids and salt, and reduced blood flow to the brain and other organs, heat exhaustion leads to symptoms such as excessive sweating; cool, pale, and clammy skin; weakness; nausea, headache, dizziness; and slightly elevated body temperature. Victims of heat exhaustion should be moved to a cool place to rest with their feet slightly elevated and their clothes loosened or detached, and they should drink plenty of cool liquids.
Sunburn
Sunburn occurs when skin tissue is spoiled due to prolonged exposure to UV radiation (not heat) from the sun. UV light is classified intro three energies based on wavelength: UVA, UVB and UVC. UVB and, to a lesser degree, UVA, are thought to contribute to sunburns and can also contribute to skin cancer.
The Some Tips on Keeping Seniors Safe in Summer Heat
● Drink plenty of liquids -- eight or more 8-ounce glasses per day and or fruit juices -- every day to stay hydrated.
● Avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages.
● Dress appropriately. Wear loose-fitting clothes in natural fabrics like cotton and dress in light colors that will reflect the sun and heat instead of darker colors that will attract them.
● when outdoors, protect your skin from damage by wearing hats, sunglasses and a sunscreen of 30 SPF or more.
● Stay indoors during extreme heat.
● If you do not have air conditioning in your apartment, go somewhere that does. A movie theater, the mall, a friend or relative's home or a community senior center are all good options.
● If you need to get out of the house and don't drive a car, call a taxi, a friend or a transportation service. Do NOT wait outside for the bus in extreme heat.
● If you are absolutely unable to leave the house and do not have air conditioning, take a cool bath or shower to lower your body temperature on extremely hot days.
● Temperatures inside the home should not exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit for prolonged periods of time.
● Know the signs of heat stroke (e.g flushed face, high body temperature, headache, nausea, rapid pulse, dizziness and confusion) and take immediate action if you feel them coming on.
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