806 Health Tip: Ways To Avoid And Survive The Heat

This summer has been pretty warm. These past few days have been downright hot. We have been hitting 100. It is not going to break anytime soon. So we need to find a way to break this heat.

If you don't have air conditioning make sure you have somewhere to go during the hot part of the day. You can head over to Westgate Mall to get out of the heat. Or grab an early dinner somewhere. Remember to social distance, of course. Take an afternoon to check out a good book at an Amarillo library.
This should be a no brainer but never leave your kids or pets alone in a car. It takes no time for the temperatures to raise to dangerous levels. If they are outside make sure they have plenty of water.

Speaking of water make sure everyone stays hydrated even if you don't feel thirsty. It can really sneak up on you. Avoid the use of caffeine and alcohol during the hot times.

You should eat smaller meals more often to keep up your energy. Try that instead of eating 2 or three big meals.

If you happen to work outside during the summer and these hot temperatures it is important that you take lots of breaks.

If you are planning a trip to Palo Duro Canyon you need to remember that it is much hotter down there. Make sure you bring extra water. Of course don’t forget the sunscreen. Oh and don’t venture too far away. Now is not the time to hike many miles without taking extra precautions.

Summer is a fun time but you also have to be aware of the hotter days. Do you have any tips for keeping cool? Comment below.