Tuesday, 26 May 2015

How to Avoid SunStroke?


How to Avoid SunStroke?


By taking a few extra precautions, you can avoid SunStroke.


Wear lightweight clothes. Loose, light-colored clothing so you won't absorb so much of the sun's rays.

Drink Plenty of water or a sports drink, which can replace sodium lost from sweating.

Carry an umbrella. Carry an umbrella, or top your outfit with a hat, to protect yourself from the sun's rays.

Avoid caffeine. Avoid or limit drinks with caffeine or alcohol, as they can cause dehydration. Remember, if your urine is dark yellow, you're probably not drinking enough liquids.

Plan around peak hours. If you plan to exercise or work in the sun, be sure to do it in the cooler part of the day, before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. Alternately, take it easy on hot days.

Monday, 25 May 2015

What Is SunStroke?


What Is SunStroke?

Our Human body is normally effective at cooling itself. We lose some heat through our skin by sweating. When we become dehydrated, our body is unable to produce enough sweat to cool itself. As a result, our body temperature can rise to 104 degrees or higher and Sunstroke can strike. If heat exhaustion is not treated, it can lead to Sun stroke.

Sun Stroke
Sun Stroke

Symptoms of SunStroke


Agitation
Confusion
Headache
Dizziness
feeling sluggish or fatigued
loss of consciousness
Rapid heart beat
Hallucinations
Vomiting
Hot, dry skin that is flushed but not sweaty
An extremely high temperature