24 proven way to escape in the heat without air conditioning

Abnormal warming this year has come early, which means it is worthwhile to think in advance how to create comfortable conditions for yourself at no extra cost.

A warm time is coming, which we always look forward to, considering that there is still more coolness in our strip and, frankly, not too much sun, writes Lisa.ru. But with the arrival of summer for many comes the problem - how to escape in the heat without air conditioning?

In this case, you can use several ways that will reduce overheating of the body. Conventionally, they can be divided into physical and psychological, depending on which resource of the "degree reduction" we resort to and in what conditions we are.

Physical methods

1. Indoors can restrict sunlight to the room: curtain the curtains, close the blinds, close the reflective film.

In any other ways to make the room inaccessible for the penetration of light. Try to create a shadow space: if there are no curtains, then the plants can serve as a kind of filter for transmitting light. It's no wonder that everyone tries to hide in the shade of the trees in the heat.

2. Our grandmothers knew how to cool a room without air conditioning in the heat: they washed the floors.

And, indeed, the cold floor facilitates being in the room. Do a wet cleaning once or twice a day.

3. Make a draftIf the premises allow it, it will quickly “blow through” the space.

But make sure not to forgive.

4. Use appliances less often, giving a "hot" effect (stove, microwave, oven, hairdryer).

5. In the heat of course worth drinking more fluidbut just plain water (not tea and not coffee, which additionally “hot up” the body and create the need for a new drink).

Ice can be added to cool water quickly. It is no secret that our body is largely composed of water, and in hot weather, water needs to compensate for the consumption of moisture that is released through the pores of the body. Remember that the body hardly tolerates dehydration.

6. Buy a humidifierif there is such an opportunity.

By spraying moisture in the room will be much more comfortable. Or you can use a spray gun to spray cold water.

7. In the continuation of the previous version - you can also moisturize your face with mineral sprays (By the way, if you choose a portable option, you can carry it with you in your bag).

If there is an opportunity, then wet the towel with cold water and put it on the face - so you will immediately feel relief. You can also use pieces of ice to moisturize the face. Make it a rule to keep wipes with you, they will come in handy when there is no water at hand.

8. Reduce physical activityin which the body loses even more moisture. Not for nothing is not recommended to play sports at high ambient temperatures - our body has to increase the load and energy costs.

9. Take a cold shower if there is such an opportunity.

This is one of the quick and effective ways to cool the body.

10. To cool the air without air conditioning, you can use a fan.

It is possible to enhance its effect by placing cold water tanks in front of it. By dispersing the cold air, it will increase the cooling effect.

11. Focus on light foods - salads, fruits, greens.

So the body will need less cost to process food. Also reduce or give up alcohol consumption for the period of heat. Avoid hot foods, for example, it is better to replace soups with cold okroshka from kvass and kefir.

12. Try hard wear clothes made of natural fabricsthat "breathes": cotton, linen, silk.

It is desirable that the outfit does not fit the body, then you will be much more comfortable. Of course, if there are restrictions on the dress code in the office, it will be more difficult to do this, but if possible try to replace woolen suits with cotton ones, dense knitted dresses with flax and viscose.

13. Can a little wet the sleeves, if she allows it, you will also lower your body temperature.

14. Separate advice to girls - try avoid high heels.

In hot weather, the legs tend to swell, and this creates additional discomfort. It’s not for nothing that Hollywood stars buy 0,5 shoes that are larger than their foot. When it is possible - take off your shoes and let your feet rest. And you can walk barefoot on the grass, it also reduces the tension.

15. For women, the recommendation is also don't do heavy makeup.

Let your skin breathe and rest as much as possible.

16. In the most peak sundial try to avoid going out.

No wonder the day is not recommended to sunbathe in the sun, when it is the most active. Do not forget to also wear a hat to prevent possible overheating and sunstroke.

17. Avoid the rooms crowded with people (especially if there is no air conditioning).

For example, it is better to walk once more than to ride in a stuffy elevator. This also applies to transport during peak hours - it is better to wait out prime time, leave later, but arrive in comfort.

Psychological ways

1. Each color is associated with a person in some concept, but, as a rule, there are general and universal associations. For example, red and yellow, for sure, resemble fire, green and blue, on the contrary, freshness and coolness. It is also known that dark clothing heats up faster than light clothing. Therefore, gathering on the street, take into account color factors when choosing clothes.

2. To relieve your condition, you can resort to visualization. In this way, you send mental messages to the brain. Try to imagine something cool, for example, the murmur of cold water. At the psychological level, this will set the body to "cool."

3. Try recall real pleasant moments from vacation by the sea, immerse yourself in them, “feel” the breath of the sea breeze, the cold water and the grass under your bare feet. Our body "clings" to pleasant memories and reacts to them at the level of the body.

4. Sounds also affect our mood. - turn on the sound of water, rain, wind. This will also set you up for a lighter perception of heat and “immerse” in coolness.

5. If you work at a computer, then screen saver on your desktop With views of water and the ocean, psychologically will help alleviate your condition. As the statistics show, the visual mood really has a considerable effect on the body.

6. You can still to use the methods of autotraining (self-suggestion as one of the methods of psychological mood can be given its effect). “Talk” with your body, set it cool, try to convince yourself that you can stand the heat.

7. Work with the breath. In the heat, it increases as the body experiences additional stress. Retire and start breathing deeply and slowly, adjusting yourself to the fact that you exhale hot air and breathe in the cool.

If possible, use the mix of the proposed methods, so it will increase the chances of easier transferring the hot time and enjoying the heat. Of course, a separate advice - do not overdo it in the fight against heat, so as not to get sick.

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