Middle East countries in general and UAE in particular is well known for its sizzling summers. With the temperature soaring up to 50 degree Centigrade in some parts of the UAE. Summer heat in UAE brings the heat-related illnesses with itself which are normally witnessed in the Emirates. The people develop a rapid heart-rate; sweat abundantly, muscle pain and even faint. When the body normally cools itself after sweating the person’s body temperature raises rapidly ultimately causing Heat stroke, heat fatigue, heat-cramps, rashes and sunburn.
Just because the sun is turning UAE into an oven, it doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying yourself. You can still get things pretty comfortable for you by following few rules of thumbs to beat this summer heat in UAE
Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty
Are you dehydrated? If you are always feeling thirsty, then yes, you must be dehydrated. The basics of dehydration aren’t much complicated, our bodies need sufficient quantity of fluid to function appropriately, and when there is not enough fluid in our body, the body tends to perform abnormally. You should drink as much water as you can. Beside water you can also have Coconut water, refreshment products of all types, Fruits: Bananas, Watermelon, Oral rehydration salts.
Avoid direct sunlight especially during midday.
In this scorching sun and sizzling heat the best way would be to avoid them. Get away from the sun particularly when it is hotter or during its peak hours. Avoid the sun in the middle of the day. When working outdoors, don’t over-exhaust yourself, you should do exercise or do more outdoor activities early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
Eat smaller, colder, more frequent meals.
In order to beat the summer heat in UAE, you should change your eating habits as well. Try to eat a cold meal that consists of plenty of fruits and vegetables with high water content, like tomato or watermelon, and try to have a glass of water with your meal; it’ll aid you in meal digestions. Eating smaller meal also aids in digestion in hot conditions and stop you feeling overstuffed and lethargic. Make sure food that needs refrigeration, is suitably stored, as food left out in hot weather can mess up quickly.
Stay informed and alert.
Expats in UAE, whose bodies are not synchronized with UAE’s heat will take a while to get used to of UAE’s conditions are more vulnerable of getting affected of summer heat in UAE. You should plan your programs after watching out for weather forecasts. Sign up for free weather updates by text or email, watch or listen news reports that give you local weather information.
If you will follow the above mentioned rule of thumbs, you not only be able to beat the summer heat in UAE but also can enjoy it to its fullest. Meaning you’ll stay happy and healthy in UAE. No matter how hot it would be.
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