Heat exhaustion symptoms, warning signs, emergency treatment

Beat the Heat with Natural Remedies

Heat ExhaustionHeat stroke is caused due to prolonged

exposure to high temperatures.In this situation, the body absorbs more heat

than it can dissipate, leading to an extreme rise in temperature.

When the body temperature reaches 104F(40C), it is considered to be heat stroke.

CausesExposure to a hot environment: Exposure to

hot, humid weather for long periods brings about the rise in temperature.

Any sort of physical activity done in the hot sun also causes heat stroke.

Wearing heavy clothing which prevents easy evaporation of sweat.

Decreased consumption of fluids leading to dehydration.

SymptomsHigh body temperatureNausea and vomitingHeadacheMuscular cramps and seizuresLack of sweatRapid heartbeat and shallow breathingRed and dry skin

First AidMove to a shady place: Avoid exposure to

extreme temperature. Move to cooler environment. An air conditioned room is the best option.

Try getting the person’s body temperature down by giving either a cold bath or damp sheets.

Try to rehydrate the person by giving him fluids.Try cooling the head by placing an ice bag. When

the head is cooled, chilled blood circulates throughout the body, eventually cooling it.

Natural remediesEat foods with whole grains, leafy vegetables,

bananas and nuts to get potassium and magnesium.

Drink raspberry or peppermint tea to cool down the body.

Avoid any food that contains excess salt. Sodium hampers the production of sweat in the body.

Consume buttermilk made from yogurt.

Natural remediesMake a mixture by grinding black

peppercorns in coconut milk. Applying this on the skin cools down the body.

Mash tamarind to a pulp and apply it on hands and feet. This is beneficial in heat stroke.

Add some sugar to coriander juice and drink it twice a day.

Tender coconut water is beneficial in replenishing the body.

Natural remediesAdd some sugar to basil leaf juice and drink

this solution. This is a natural remedy for heat stroke.

Soak some plums in water, mash them and strain it. Drink this decoction to heal from sunstroke.

Drink Aloe Vera juice for quick relief. Find this coolant from nature here!

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