Mon, Nov 23 2009
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Summer heat brings dangers Common sense precautions can help you beat the heat By Cathy SpauldingPhoenix Staff Writer “If you experience signs of heat stress such as dizziness, rapid heartbeat, diarrhea, nausea, cramps, throbbing headache, dry skin (no sweating), chest pain, great weakness, mental changes, breathing problems or vomiting, contact your health care provider immediately,” Hattaway said.
Tips on keeping cool • Drink plenty of fluids, regardless of your activity level. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. • Avoid liquid with alcohol or large amounts of sugar. Also, avoid very cold drinks. • Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. • Limit outdoor activity to morning and evening hours. • Try to rest in shady areas. • Protect yourself from the sun with a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and a sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher. • Cut down on outdoor exercise. If you must exercise or work outdoors, drink two to four glasses of nonalcoholic fluids each hour. • Check regularly on infants and young children, people aged 65 or older, people with mental illness and those who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure. Source: Muskogee County Health Department. 
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