The scorching weather drives many people to find ways to cool their bodies and balance the temperature indoors.
However, excessive use of cooling devices not only wastes electricity but also affects the health of the users. In addition, improper bathing or drinking of refreshments can also be harmful.
Here are some common mistakes people make when trying to stay cool in the summer.
Incorrect use of air conditioning
Air conditioning has become a popular device from households, offices to dining establishments and entertainment venues. For many people, sitting in a room with air conditioning is always the top priority on hot sunny days.
However, using air conditioning improperly can be harmful to the health of the users.
Some people have the habit of turning off the air conditioning when the room is cool enough and turning it on again when they feel hot. This increases the electricity consumption threefold. In addition, the constantly changing room temperature also has a negative impact on health, especially for the elderly and young children.
Overusing air conditioning on hot days can be harmful to health. Photo: Pexels.
Setting the air conditioner to a very low temperature can cause dizziness and fatigue. Lowering the room temperature too much compared to the outdoor temperature also harms health and wastes electricity.
Entering a cold room immediately after being outside in the heat can cause the body to not adapt quickly enough, leading to phenomena such as nosebleeds, headaches, dizziness, fainting, and sunstroke…
Opening doors and turning on the fan on sunny days
Many people have the habit of opening doors and turning on fans to let in cool air from outside. However, this is not correct on sunny days when the outdoor temperature is significantly different from the room temperature.
On hot days, especially during midday, the air outside is usually hotter. Therefore, both turning on the fan and opening large doors can draw hot air into the house, causing discomfort.
During sunny days, people should only open doors more in the early morning and evening to let in cool air and balance the room temperature.
Drinking too much ice-cold water
Many people have the habit of drinking ice-cold water to refresh themselves on hot days with high temperatures. Ice-cold water provides immediate refreshment, especially for those who have been out in the hot sun and have lost water due to excessive sweating.
However, drinking too much ice or drinking improperly can lead to various health issues. After being in the sun, it is not advisable to drink cold water immediately; the body needs time to cool down and avoid sudden cooling.
Drinking excessive ice-cold water on hot days is not recommended. Photo: Pexels.
According to experts, drinking too much cold water increases the risk of throat inflammation. When exposed to cold, blood vessels contract and can affect digestion, stimulate the intestines, leading to acute abdominal pain and diarrhea.
On hot days, people should still drink filtered water or cool refreshing drinks such as lime water, pennywort juice, fruit juice…
Taking a shower immediately after being in the sun
When returning from outdoor activities in the sun, the body sweats a lot, causing discomfort. Many people have the habit of taking a shower immediately to cool down and relax. However, if done so, the sudden decrease in body temperature can cause chills, and even stroke.
It is best to sit and rest for about 20 minutes after returning from the sun, allowing the body temperature to gradually decrease and the body to adapt to the room temperature. People should also dry their sweat before taking a shower.
On hot days, after taking a shower, it is also not recommended to enter an air-conditioned room immediately as it can cause thermal shock.
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