How to cope with a heatwave

Hola everyone,

The weather here last few weeks has been extremely hot here in in Nerja with temperatures reaching a bammy 40 º C during the day and not getting much lower than 23 º C at night which saps the energy out of you leaving feeling very weak. The extreme temperature can be very dangerous unless you take precautions and respect the sun.
How to Deal with Extreme Heat

We hope that the extreme hot days of the last few weeks have passed here on the Costa Del So Spain. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) suggests some simple tips that can prevent both heat exhaustion and heat stroke, both potentially serious conditions resulting from overexposure to extreme heat. It is important to keep an eye on your own families and also on the elder population who may not know how to cope with the extreme heat.

Normally our bodies cool down by sweating. With high temperatures and high humidity, sweat will not evaporate as quickly and the body will start to overheat. High body temperatures may damage the brain and other vital organs.

Those at greatest risk for heat-related illness include infants and children up to four years of age, people 65 years of age and older, people who are overweight, and people who are ill or on certain medications.

So in order to enjoy yourself in the heat without becoming ill you should follow these tips below

General Tips for Hot Weather:

* Drink cool, non-alcoholic beverages
* Take a cool shower, bath or sponge bath
* Seek an air-conditioned environment
* Wear lightweight clothing

I hope this information is useful, stay cool!