Cool It

Self Care Tips

Karen Rowinsky - Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Is the summer heat getting you down? Here are ways to keep your cool:

Wake up at sunrise and go outside. Feel the coolness in the air, take a walk if you have time or just enjoy your morning coffee or tea, iced if possible, in the fresh morning air.
Not a morning person, then take ten minutes outside when the sun goes down.
Refrain from wearing restrictive clothing. Wear your loosest, stretchiest, most comfortable outfits. Have a sweater handy for air conditioning.
Drink plenty of water.
Freeze water in plastic bottles and take them along to cool your body during a walk in the heat.
If you perspire, remind yourself that it is your body's natural cooling mechanism and appreciate how well your body is working.
Eat light. Cool, fresh fruits and vegetables, icy protein enhanced smoothies, cold sliced meats, and crisp salads keep your kitchen and body from heating up.
Take a slightly warm shower after work or swish your feet in a tub filled with a few inches of cool water.
Look at photos of winter scenes. Either imagine yourself in the picture or be thankful that it is hot, hot, hot outside!