<p>If only we could ask the sun &mdash; the source of life on earth &mdash; to come again another day! As the brutal heat wave across Maharashtra gets scarier, we think of ways to protect ourselves.</p>
<p><img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2023/apr/Dr-Mli-Joshi_e.jpg" alt="Dr Mili Joshi" width="1280" height="720" /><strong><em>Dr Mili Joshi</em></strong></p>
<p>About the weather and the onslaught of challenges it brings along, Dr Mili Joshi, general physician and paediatrician, notes, &ldquo;The weather has greatly changed over the years. What we experience now in Mumbai are extreme summers and monsoons. We live through non-seasonal periods of time and so, the incidence of viral infections and allergies have increased as compared to before. People fall sick more often.&rdquo; She urges us to be mindful of our daily actions and reminds us of the proverb &mdash; Prevention is better than cure.</p>
<h2>Brace for it</h2>
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<p>Joshi suggests that it&rsquo;s better to plan out outdoor activities in the summer heat:<br />&gt;&gt; Wear light colours that reflect sunlight. Choose fabrics such as cotton, and wear loose clothes that do not retain heat inside.<br />&gt;&gt; Protect yourself from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun by using an umbrella or a sun hat when in the open.<br />&gt;&gt; Always carry a bottle of water when on the move. To prevent dehydration, take sips of water intermittently. You can carry salt in a pouch, too.<br />&gt;&gt; Avoid alcohol during high temperatures as it accelerates dehydration.<br />&gt;&gt; Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, especially between 11 am and 3 pm.</p>
<h2>Dietary dossier</h2>
<p><img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2023/apr/Kokum-watermelon_e.jpg" alt="Kokum and watermelon act as natural coolants. Representation pics" width="1280" height="720" /><strong><em>Kokum and watermelon act as natural coolants. Representation pics</em></strong></p>
<p>Joshi recommends adding fluids and salads in our everyday diet to prepare our bodies for high temperatures between March and June:<br />&gt;&gt; Try to drink coconut water daily. It is a natural, low-calorie drink that combines&nbsp;<br />a variety of essential nutrients. It&rsquo;s rich in potassium.&nbsp;<br />&gt;&gt; Other drinks that can hydrate you are kokum sherbet, and watermelon and muskmelon juices. Kokum is widely available along the Konkan belt and is known for its cooling effects.<br />&gt;&gt; If possible, incorporate bottle gourd juice and fresh vegetables in your diet.<br />&gt;&gt; Those who suffer from gastritis, indigestion or skin inflammation, can try gulkand as a coolant. It is rich in antioxidants, and acts as an energy-booster.</p>
<h2>When worn out</h2>
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<p>&gt;&gt; Drink normal temperature water if you have been outside for long hours and are feeling giddy, weak, nauseous or are sweating profusely.<br />&gt;&gt; Take a sponge bath or a shower in normal tap water. Ice cold water can prove to be harmful.<br />&gt;&gt; If having a cold beverage, do not consume more than two cubes of ice.</p><p>
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