Quick! The sun is out! Grab your beach towel and don't stop until you hit some sand. Just kidding - there are a lot of things we forget about when the thermometer reaches boiling point. One of them is how our bodies react to it. Heatstroke, dehydration and sunburn are all avoidable by hydrating and wearing sunblock but when it's too late, we have a few natural remedies to help you along....
Sunburn: A cup of Oatmeal or Baking Soda added to a bath helps soothe and heal sunburn faster. Just make sure to time your bath to around 15 minutes - any longer and your skin could dry out even further! If you haven't got time for a bath, apply Aloe Vera to your burn every once in awhile throughout the day to take the discomfort away.
Heatstroke: Did you know onions and their juices naturally control the symptoms of sunstroke? If you want to curb the icky feelings of this ailment, get into some shade and drink plenty of water. You can smell some chopped onions and if you're adventurous and don't mind smelling like one, you can apply onion juice to your palms and soles of your feet.
Dehydration: Of course an easy fix for this is drinking plenty of water but there are also a few things you can add to your water to make it more effective. A combination made with one teaspoon lime juice, one teaspoon sugar, and
a pinch of salt added to a glass of water will help keep your fluid and
mineral levels replenished. You can also try eating foods that have a higher content of water like cucumber, watermelon, lettuce or spinach.
Remember, a healthy body, healthy food and regular water intake are things that will strengthen our resistance and prevent us from being ill.
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