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2021 is already shaping up to be a hot year, with spring temperatures and hot streaks across much of the continental U.S into June. In May 2021,听 there were 947 record warm recorded across the U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).听 scoured scientific studies, DIY websites, and even American history to come up with 15 ways to stay cool on warm days without AC.
For anyone not living along the northern edges or mountains of the U.S.,听the dog days of summer feature weeks鈥攊f not months鈥攐n end of intolerable heat. Sizzling听 to negatively affect memory, reaction time, productivity, moods, and even suicide rates. One study by tracked students before and after a heatwave and determined that higher temperatures correlated with decreased cognitive function; another by Stanford University in 2018 studied the links between and ultimately theorized that bumps in temperature from now through the year 2050 may correlate with an added 21,000 deaths from suicide.
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Despite one's best efforts to reapply sunscreen as directed, being out in the sun all day can still lead to sunburn and skin damage. The medicinal use of aloe vera to help treat skin ailments can be tracked all the way The antiseptic aloe vera is ultimately a wonder plant: In skin care applications it acts as a cleanser, astringent, and moisturizer, and it can stimulate the growth of new skin tissue, while also calming the nervous system. For an extra cooling effect, mix water and aloe vera in ice cube trays, and pop them into the freezer for use when needed.
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Whether your skincare routine involves multiple products or just one, keeping them in the refrigerator can make for a refreshing reprieve from the heat. Many lotions, serums, sprays, and masks will even keep their potency for longer when kept cold.
- Red Confidential// Shutterstock
There is no better way to heat up听a home in the summer than by switching on the oven, burners, or toaster oven. Avoid that entirely by grilling outside, eating out, or switching things up with meals that don't require the stove on the hottest days. Salads, cold sandwiches, cold soups like gazpacho, and nori rolls are all great options for hot days.
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Strategic placement of fans throughout the home can completely change an indoor climate. Window fans pulling in cooler outside air should be positioned on the first floor of the shadiest, coolest side of the home (most likely in a north-facing window). A fan blowing out the window, which will suck warmer air from inside, should be placed on the sunniest, hottest side of the second floor (or same floor if it's a one-story home or apartment). Ceiling fans should be rotating counter-clockwise (from your vantage point below it)鈥攄on't forget to reverse this direction during cooler months!
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Besides keeping your body hydrated, drinking water helps regulate internal temperatures. Keep your hydration levels topped off throughout the day and evening to ensure heat is being managed most effectively by your most powerful weapon. The American Heart Association recommends 鈥攆or a high school football player, that can be up to five听pounds in one summer practice, or 80 ounces.
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Hot water bottles are built to keep people warm on cold nights, but they can also serve the opposite purpose. Fill your hot water bottle (or a regular water bottle, if that's what you have) with tap water, for a few hours, and then sleep with the bottle at your feet. Your feet are one of the most temperature-sensitive parts of your body, so keeping them cool will help the rest of your body stay cool.
- mr.kriangsak kitisak // Shutterstock
While a west-facing home may be perfect in winter, it makes cooling the house down in the summer a bit听more challenging. Stock up on reusable 听to keep the sun's harmful rays out and the cool air in (it will also work to keep your home warm in the winter). Tinfoil and space blankets work great for blocking heat from windows, too, and may save you a few bucks.
- Chumrit Tejasen // Shutterstock
Cotton is a great whether you live in the dry heat of Arizona or humid Florida; this light material allows air to circulate without getting trapped in one place, cooling your body naturally. Other fabrics that can help you fight off the sweat are chambray, rayon, linen, and synthetic blends, and lighter colors are generally听cooler than darker colors.
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Drinking a lot of water is one way to stay hydrated during the summer, but it can also be done through eating . This includes fruits and vegetables such as melons, cucumbers, lemons, grapes, leafy greens, and berries. Spicy foods prepared with chili peppers are great coolers as well: the chilis increase circulation and cause perspiration. And while ice cream might seem refreshing in the moment, it will only make you feel warmer in the long run鈥攆lavored ice is a good alternative.
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It seems counterintuitive, but drinking something hot on a warm, dry day can help to cool a body off. A found that drinking a hot beverage increases sweat production, which in turn听cools the body off. There's just one caveat鈥攖he sweat needs to be able to听evaporate in short听order. This trick will not work if you're wearing a lot of clothing that can trap sweat or if the scorching day is paired with high humidity.
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Strategically opening windows at night when the air is coolest and keeping them closed (with curtains drawn!) during the day is one of the most straightforward ways to keep a home cooler in summer months. This method is most effective if you have adequate insulation in the walls to trap the cooler night air inside. Another window trick is to take advantage of convection: When double-hung windows are open, keep them as such听at the top and the bottom. Having the top window cracked allows hot air to escape, while the bottom window being cracked will suck in cooler air from outside.
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Plan听ahead听for hot nights: fold up a top sheet, put it in a bag, and set said bag in the freezer a few hours before bed. When it's time to hit the hay, take the sheet out and lay it on top of you. For a last-minute (slightly messier) iteration of the same technique, before going to bed wet down a top sheet in cold water, wring the sheet out well, and put it over yourself.
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In addition to keeping windows closed during the day and open at night, use blackout curtains to trap cool air inside and keep the heat from coming in. They've been said to reduce heat transfer through windows by as much as 24%鈥攖hat's a lot of degrees when it's sweltering outside.
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Pranayama is the practice of breath control鈥攁nd utilizing it can make you feel noticeably cooler. Two breaths, in particular, that can help are the sitali (鈥渃ooling breath鈥) and sitkari (鈥渟ipping鈥 or 鈥渉issing鈥). In the sitali, the mouth is opened into an 鈥淥,鈥 and the tongue folded lengthwise into a tube to suck air through. After sticking the curled tongue听out almost an inch from the lips,听a big breath is drawn听in, using the tongue like a drinking straw. This will pull cool air into the diaphragm. After breathing in, the mouth is closed and air slowly exhaled through the nose. The sitkari variation of this breath involves closing the top and bottom teeth together with lips open in a smile. Long, slow breaths are drawn in this position through the teeth and mouth, then the mouth is closed and the breath exhaled slowly through the nose.
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15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC
15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC
2021 is already shaping up to be a hot year, with spring temperatures and hot streaks across much of the continental U.S into June. In May 2021,听 there were 947 record warm recorded across the U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).听 scoured scientific studies, DIY websites, and even American history to come up with 15 ways to stay cool on warm days without AC.
For anyone not living along the northern edges or mountains of the U.S.,听the dog days of summer feature weeks鈥攊f not months鈥攐n end of intolerable heat. Sizzling听 to negatively affect memory, reaction time, productivity, moods, and even suicide rates. One study by tracked students before and after a heatwave and determined that higher temperatures correlated with decreased cognitive function; another by Stanford University in 2018 studied the links between and ultimately theorized that bumps in temperature from now through the year 2050 may correlate with an added 21,000 deaths from suicide.
- Unsplash
Despite one's best efforts to reapply sunscreen as directed, being out in the sun all day can still lead to sunburn and skin damage. The medicinal use of aloe vera to help treat skin ailments can be tracked all the way The antiseptic aloe vera is ultimately a wonder plant: In skin care applications it acts as a cleanser, astringent, and moisturizer, and it can stimulate the growth of new skin tissue, while also calming the nervous system. For an extra cooling effect, mix water and aloe vera in ice cube trays, and pop them into the freezer for use when needed.
- Alena A // Shutterstock
Whether your skincare routine involves multiple products or just one, keeping them in the refrigerator can make for a refreshing reprieve from the heat. Many lotions, serums, sprays, and masks will even keep their potency for longer when kept cold.
- Red Confidential// Shutterstock
There is no better way to heat up听a home in the summer than by switching on the oven, burners, or toaster oven. Avoid that entirely by grilling outside, eating out, or switching things up with meals that don't require the stove on the hottest days. Salads, cold sandwiches, cold soups like gazpacho, and nori rolls are all great options for hot days.
- Unsplash
Strategic placement of fans throughout the home can completely change an indoor climate. Window fans pulling in cooler outside air should be positioned on the first floor of the shadiest, coolest side of the home (most likely in a north-facing window). A fan blowing out the window, which will suck warmer air from inside, should be placed on the sunniest, hottest side of the second floor (or same floor if it's a one-story home or apartment). Ceiling fans should be rotating counter-clockwise (from your vantage point below it)鈥攄on't forget to reverse this direction during cooler months!
- mariait // Shutterstock
Besides keeping your body hydrated, drinking water helps regulate internal temperatures. Keep your hydration levels topped off throughout the day and evening to ensure heat is being managed most effectively by your most powerful weapon. The American Heart Association recommends 鈥攆or a high school football player, that can be up to five听pounds in one summer practice, or 80 ounces.
You may also like:听
- Yevhen Vitte// Shutterstock
Hot water bottles are built to keep people warm on cold nights, but they can also serve the opposite purpose. Fill your hot water bottle (or a regular water bottle, if that's what you have) with tap water, for a few hours, and then sleep with the bottle at your feet. Your feet are one of the most temperature-sensitive parts of your body, so keeping them cool will help the rest of your body stay cool.
- mr.kriangsak kitisak // Shutterstock
While a west-facing home may be perfect in winter, it makes cooling the house down in the summer a bit听more challenging. Stock up on reusable 听to keep the sun's harmful rays out and the cool air in (it will also work to keep your home warm in the winter). Tinfoil and space blankets work great for blocking heat from windows, too, and may save you a few bucks.
- Chumrit Tejasen // Shutterstock
Cotton is a great whether you live in the dry heat of Arizona or humid Florida; this light material allows air to circulate without getting trapped in one place, cooling your body naturally. Other fabrics that can help you fight off the sweat are chambray, rayon, linen, and synthetic blends, and lighter colors are generally听cooler than darker colors.
- Unsplash
Drinking a lot of water is one way to stay hydrated during the summer, but it can also be done through eating . This includes fruits and vegetables such as melons, cucumbers, lemons, grapes, leafy greens, and berries. Spicy foods prepared with chili peppers are great coolers as well: the chilis increase circulation and cause perspiration. And while ice cream might seem refreshing in the moment, it will only make you feel warmer in the long run鈥攆lavored ice is a good alternative.
- Unsplash
It seems counterintuitive, but drinking something hot on a warm, dry day can help to cool a body off. A found that drinking a hot beverage increases sweat production, which in turn听cools the body off. There's just one caveat鈥攖he sweat needs to be able to听evaporate in short听order. This trick will not work if you're wearing a lot of clothing that can trap sweat or if the scorching day is paired with high humidity.
You may also like:听
- Pixabay
Strategically opening windows at night when the air is coolest and keeping them closed (with curtains drawn!) during the day is one of the most straightforward ways to keep a home cooler in summer months. This method is most effective if you have adequate insulation in the walls to trap the cooler night air inside. Another window trick is to take advantage of convection: When double-hung windows are open, keep them as such听at the top and the bottom. Having the top window cracked allows hot air to escape, while the bottom window being cracked will suck in cooler air from outside.
- Unsplash
Plan听ahead听for hot nights: fold up a top sheet, put it in a bag, and set said bag in the freezer a few hours before bed. When it's time to hit the hay, take the sheet out and lay it on top of you. For a last-minute (slightly messier) iteration of the same technique, before going to bed wet down a top sheet in cold water, wring the sheet out well, and put it over yourself.
- Unsplash
In addition to keeping windows closed during the day and open at night, use blackout curtains to trap cool air inside and keep the heat from coming in. They've been said to reduce heat transfer through windows by as much as 24%鈥攖hat's a lot of degrees when it's sweltering outside.
- Unsplash
Pranayama is the practice of breath control鈥攁nd utilizing it can make you feel noticeably cooler. Two breaths, in particular, that can help are the sitali (鈥渃ooling breath鈥) and sitkari (鈥渟ipping鈥 or 鈥渉issing鈥). In the sitali, the mouth is opened into an 鈥淥,鈥 and the tongue folded lengthwise into a tube to suck air through. After sticking the curled tongue听out almost an inch from the lips,听a big breath is drawn听in, using the tongue like a drinking straw. This will pull cool air into the diaphragm. After breathing in, the mouth is closed and air slowly exhaled through the nose. The sitkari variation of this breath involves closing the top and bottom teeth together with lips open in a smile. Long, slow breaths are drawn in this position through the teeth and mouth, then the mouth is closed and the breath exhaled slowly through the nose.
- Microgen // Shutterstock
Person's hands applying UV filter film on glass window
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