Summer is forecast to have peak hot weather and high temperatures. Therefore, maintaining family health is especially important. Housewives can proactively prepare necessary items to help fight the summer heat safely and effectively.
Equip with standard sun protection jackets and accessories
The mistake of many families is choosing to wear any kind of shirt and material when going out in the summer. However, you should prioritize choosing sunscreen shirts with UPF index 40 or higher for family members.
Cotton or synthetic fiber materials with moderate thickness will help the wearer absorb sweat well. In addition, accessories including UV-resistant sunglasses, thick masks and wide-brimmed hats are indispensable items.
Covering thoroughly will help protect the skin from burning and reduce health risks when moving in hot weather.
Prioritize heat-relieving and electrolyte-boosting foods
On hot days reaching their peak, family menus also need to pay attention to adjusting to be light and cooling. Increasing juicy vegetables such as cucumbers, zucchini, bitter melon or fruits rich in vitamin C in daily diet is also very necessary.
In addition to filtered water, you should prepare corn silk, pennywort or roasted black beans to drink regularly to help the body detoxify and replenish minerals. Minimize fried and stir-fried foods with a lot of grease and spicy and hot foods to avoid putting pressure on the digestive system when the body is easily "hot" due to the weather.
Inspection and maintenance of cooling equipment
To avoid air conditioners or fans being "dispatched" during the hottest hours, check and maintain the equipment periodically. Housewives can self-clean the air conditioner filter membrane or apply oil to the fan to keep the air fresh and cool.
You should equip additional backup power fans for power outages due to overload in the summer. Using cooling equipment properly, not allowing temperatures to differ too much from the outside will help the whole family reduce respiratory diseases.
Prepare first aid kits and soothing creams
Intense sunlight easily leads to heat rash or sunburn after going to school or coming home from work. Housewives can prepare aloe vera cream to apply to help soothe the skin and oresol packets to replenish electrolytes when tired.
Mastering basic first aid knowledge and having necessary items available will help housewives ensure the health of their families on hot summer days.
