Take extra precautions when traveling in a heat wave
Navin Khosla, a pharmacist at Telehealth and online pharmacy company Now Patient told Huffpost:
Enjoying the sun is all part of going on vacation, especially if you live in a country where good weather is a rare occurrence, but the temperatures some popular tourist destinations are experiencing are extremely dangerous, and many people won’t have dealt with temperatures like this before.
So, how do you handle the heat while on vacation?
Hydrate yourself
“Remember to drink a lot of water,” she said. “Start your day with a glass of water. Bring a bottle with you. Try to avoid dehydrating beverages like alcohol. If you do have poolside cocktails, make sure you’re also drinking more water to compensate. If you are doing outdoor activities – whether it is walking, hiking, or biking – plot out places to refill water along the way.”
Extra hydration boosters and electrolytes
Justin Chapman of the tour company Go2Africa explained:
Water alone might not be enough when facing the extreme temperatures of a heat wave – you also need to replace the electrolytes that you’re losing. Without minerals like sodium, potassium and magnesium that deliver hydration to your cells, your body can’t absorb the proper hydration that it needs. The electrolytes can regulate muscle and nerve function, which is why dehydration can lead to muscle weakness, as well as exhaustion and headaches.
Enjoy indoor activities in the hottest part of the heat wave day
For instance, if visiting Spain’s capital, Madrid, the city has some of the finest art galleries and museums in the world. For example, spend time in the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía during the hottest part of the day exploring some of Picasso’s finest work.
Should you feel hot and exhausted from hiking up to the ruins of the Acropolis in Athens, spend time cooling off at the nearby Acropolis Museum. The museum hosts many important artifacts and offers more insight into the historic site.
Don’t forget to apply sunscreen in a heat wave
It is recommended to choose a high-SPF sunscreen and reapply it around every two hours. With your sweat washing it off, it doesn’t take much time for your skin to burn. In fact, you can get sunburned even when it is cloudy or windy.
Take care on your vacation in Europe this summer – have fun in the sun, but also take precautions against heat exhaustion and sunburn.
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