Body heat is one of the most common conditions faced by people across the world. Before we
start, it is essential to define body heat in order to be aware of this particular health
condition. It is more commonly referred to as “heat stress”. A common cause of body
heat is exposure to high temperatures that are not suitable for the body. The normal
temperature of the body lies between the ranges of 98.60-degree Fahrenheit or 37 degree Celsius.
However, due to certain external environmental factors, improper diet, hygiene practices,
and underlying medical ailments, a state arises where excessive heat is absorbed by a person,
leading to a rise in body temperature. This is called heat stress, but don't worry today
we will discuss some simple solutions to reduce body temperature immediately.
1. Coconut Water.
Have a glass of coconut water every day during summer. The electrolytes in the coconut water
along with vitamins and minerals will rehydrate your body in a flash. It is the perfect way
to revitalize your body and rejuvenate yourself during summer.
2. Cold Water Soaks.
Relaxing with your feet in a cold soak will help bring down body heat. You can have a
tub with a mix of water and ice cubes into which you place your feet and let it soak
for 15 to 20 minutes. Adding in some essential oils could do wonders too.
3. Consuming Hydrating Foods.
Make sure you eat foods with high water content. Fruits like melons, cantaloupes, and berries
are the perfect summer snacks. Vegetables like cucumbers, celery, squashes, and gourds
also have a higher content of water and will help keep you hydrated. If you don’t like
some vegetables, you could make a yogurt smoothie to help cool your body down.
4. Peppermint.
Peppermint is known to have the ability to cool the body instantly due to the presence
of menthol in it. A cool drink with a drop or two of peppermint will certainly get you
feeling chill for a few hours. A hot cup of peppermint tea is not such a bad idea either
because hot drinks can make you sweat it out and reduce your body temperature.
5. Buttermilk.
Yogurt is a magical food that can rescue an ailing body from heat. It helps cool the stomach
and relieves you of digestive discomforts. Yogurt also works as a probiotic and an electrolyte
to hydrate you. Having a glass of buttermilk after a meal is the perfect way to keep yourself
cool during the scorching summer months.
6. Chillies.
It may seem contrary to logic that you should eat chilies to cool down the body. However,
the capsaicin in chilies causes sweating and reduction of body temperatures.
7. Dressing Comfortably.
Wearing loose cotton clothes is advisable to keep a check on body temperature. Fabric-like
silk and linen can prevent the skin from breathing and cause discomfort. Pastel and light colors
also make sense as they do not absorb heat as much as dark colors do. Carry a hat or
an umbrella whenever you step out in the sun.
8. Aloe Vera Gel.
After showering, applying the gel extracted from the aloe vera plant brings out an immediate
calming effect to the worn-out tissues on skin cells of an overheated body. The inner
layers of aloe vera consist mainly of water and a few vital vitamins and minerals, which
leave a comforting effect on the deeper layers of skin as well.
These basic care tips will soothe your body cells at high temperatures, monitor your levels
of sweat to ensure too many of essential fluids are not drained, and hence prevent you from
feeling tired or even fainting.
Although, when you sense that your body temperature is not subsiding for a long time even after
taking appropriate cooling measures, it is recommended to consult your doctor or physician
at once, especially if you are above the age of 65, below the age of 5, or have an underlying
medical condition.
Do you use any of these methods? Or you are planning to use them during the hot summer
day? Let us know in the comments below.
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