{"id":27222,"date":"2021-06-30T14:53:37","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T14:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmshub.wpengine.com\/?p=348189"},"modified":"2024-11-03T15:14:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T15:14:51","slug":"tips-on-staying-cool-during-a-heat-wave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ogkologos.com\/en\/tips-on-staying-cool-during-a-heat-wave\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips On Staying Cool During a Heat Wave"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Pacific Northwest in the U.S. and British Columbia, Canada are being scorched by an unprecedented heat wave this summer. This rare \u201cheat dome\u201d<\/a> is predicted to only occur once every 1,000 years or so. States across the northwest are breaking records for heat, which is not only incredibly uncomfortable, but extremely dangerous in general \u2014 especially for residents who are not accustomed to the severe heat and may not have air conditioning. It\u2019s important not to underestimate how quickly heat like this can make you dehydrated and sick, and take the necessary precautions to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Here are five tips to effectively escape the worst of the heat, without air conditioning!<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Take Advantage Of Your Fans<\/span><\/h2>\n

Any portable electric fan, box fan, or ceiling fan you have will prove to be a big help. The fans will help dissipate the hot, stale air and blow cooler air on and around you. If you will be working indoors for a few hours, trying setting up in a smaller room rather than in a bigger common area. The power of the fans will be that much more effective to you in a smaller space and will be able to cool down the air around you that much faster!<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Know Your Pulse Points<\/span><\/h2>\n

Not all of us are lucky enough to have a pool, lake, or beach nearby to help us cool off on these blistering hot days. Try soaking a hand towel or bandana in cold water and placing it on any of your pulse points.<\/a> Pulse points are essentially just areas where you can feel your pulse because your blood vessels are closer to the surface of your skin. By cooling down your pulse points, as opposed to other parts of your body, you will be able to cool your whole body down a lot quicker.<\/span><\/p>\n

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