Tips on How to Survive a Heat Wave

There’s a heat wave happening in the United Kingdom and people are trying to find ways to survive it and “beat the heat” during this summer season.

We’ve published several blogs, in the past couple of months, on places to swim and cool off in the United Kingdom and especially in the environment surrounding London and also some entertaining indoor activities which provide diversion and a great way to escape the heat.

It is important to stay hydrated during a heat wave. Some people assume this means drinking copious amounts of water, but consuming TOO MUCH water can be unhealthy, even lethal and deadly. Consult your doctor to find out how much water is healthy for you and your family on a daily basis. 

Balancing out hydration with moderate amounts of essential vitamins and minerals like potassium and sodium is healthy. Potassium can be found in bananas, oranges, and apples. Some people prefer to eat watermelon. Watermelon that has been chilled and has a small pinch of salt added to it can be healthy and refreshing!

Below is a link to a lovely recipe with watermelon as the focal point. It puts watermelon in the limelight and adds some key ingredients to turn an ordinary fruit into a culinary delight.

Having friends over for dinner in the beautiful home that you just purchased? Want to show off your culinary talents?

Why not serve up Grilled, Caramelized Watermelon with Feta cheese topped with Mint and drizzled with Balsamic vinegar instead of a salad? It’s refreshing and hydrating. 

Link to Recipe: 

https://www.azgrabaplate.com/grilled-watermelon-with-feta-mint-and-balsamic-glaze/

Or why not serve a light and refreshing, easy watermelon cocktail (or mocktail)? Here’’s the link to the recipe:

https://thewoodenskillet.com/easy-watermelon-cocktail/

Not sure where to buy watermelon and other fresh fruits and vegetables? Our Arical.ai (ALI) Index has all of the indicators you need by which to make a guided decision about the living space that you choose – along with helping you to find locations near shopping!

Also, there’s some handy gadgets that one can take advantage of since we’re in a modern age. One is the handheld, rechargeable fan which can be sourced from www.amazon.co.uk. Keep it in your purse, satchel or tote so that it is handy and accessible for those stuffy train rides into the office.

Here’s the link – https://amzn.eu/d/gOZXTq2

Why not search for a home with an air conditioner? Homes and flats with air conditioning can be challenging to find in the United Kingdom, but we can help at Arical.ai.

There’s some tips with ways that you can stay safe and stay cool during a heat wave. Use common sense and do not exercise outdoors during the hottest part of the day, stay inside or under shade. Hydrate and be sure to include important vitamins and minerals in your hydration. Refrain from wearing heavy clothing in the direct heat that insulates and traps body heat close to the body such as wool; wear loose clothing that allows for air flow such as linen fabrics.

Babies have a difficult time regulating body temperature, so shielding them from direct heat and sun is usually best and keeping them indoors as much as possible where temperatures are more stable.

Umbrellas, handheld fans, misters, and cooling towels all help to keep body temperatures lower and help to prevent overheating. Consuming too much alcohol can be unhealthy as it dehydrates one’s body instead of hydrating.

Be safe, be smart and let us help you find the perfect home for you and/your family so that you can stay cool and comfortable during extreme heat waves!

www.arical.ai is an excellent source to find the best homes, apartments, and flats in the United Kingdom.