What NOT to do in a heatwave: 10 things to avoid
Public Group active 3 years, 1 month agoAs temperatures are set to soar again in the UK, people are looking for ways to keep themselves as cool and comfortable as possible.There are plenty of tips we know to follow during a heatwave, such as drinking plenty of water and closing your bedroom window if you have a fan on. But while we know what to do when the weather heats up, there are also plenty of things we shouldn’t be attempting in record temperatures.Here, FEMAIL lists what not to do in a heatwave, if you can possibly avoid it… 1. Don’t buy new shoes Our feet are known to swell in the heat as the body tries to regulate its temperature – meaning it probably isn’t the best time to go shoe shopping RELATED ARTICLES
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Although it can be tempting to spend your time in air-conditioned shopping centres to pass the time in the hot weather, it’s best to steer clear of the shoe shops until it cools back down again.We all want our shoes to be the perfect fit, but if we try them on during the hot weather it’s likely they won’t be true to size.This is because our feet swell up in the heat, making them seem bigger than they actually are.The effect, known as heat oedema, is usually caused by our blood vessels swelling up in the heat as part of the body’s temperature regulating process.As this change occurs, liquid can seep out into the surrounding tissue, articalize.com creating the swelling. While everyone is susceptible to having swollen feet in the hot weather, there are some factors that can make people more susceptible.These include: Salt retention in the body; Venous insufficiency – When veins struggle to carry blood back to the heartSitting or standing still for long periods – Moving our legs increases circulation and moved fluids around the body, but staying in one place makes it harder for our heart to pump blood against gravityPeople of an older age – The ageing process causes natural changes to the heart and circulatory processBeing pregnant – Pregnant women can see the volume of fluid in their body increase by between 20% and 80%2. Don’t leave your eggs out of the cupboard A long-standing British argument is finally settled! Well, in a heatwave anyway. Eggs should be stored in the fridge during extremely hot weatherThe debate over where to store your eggs has been raging on for decades with each side of the argument utterly convinced they are in the right.One of the main arguments against keeping eggs in the fridge is that they are porous and can absorb the flavour of other items you have chilled.In general, most people agree that storing eggs in a cool, dry place means they will keep well as long as they are within their use-by date.While there is risk that eggs may conwrote: ‘Researchers are coming around to the idea that hot weather might also affect your intellectual faculties in a far more subtle way – one that you might not even notice happening – by slowing your brain’s processing speed and making it harder to make good decisions.’7. Don’t eat mango, asparagus or artichoke A piece of cold, juicy mango is enough to make your mouth water in hot weather, but as a diuretic food, it will only end up dehydrating youThere are lots of things we are told to avoid consuming in hot weather such as alcohol, which dehydrates the body.But if you want to keep as hydrated as possible, nutritionists recommend avoiding certain diuretic foods during the hot weather.Diuretic foods are foods that help the human body flush out water – and firm favourites mangoes, asparagus and artichokes fall into the category.As well as being delicious, these foods serve a purpose among people who are suffering with water retention by making them urinate more often.However, during the hot weather we need to stay as hydrated as possible, which means avoiding these foods for the time being.Ingredients that are recommended we should eat during a heatwave include tomatoes, cucumber, berried and greens such as spinach, which all have a high water content. One thing to drink during the hot weather is coconut milk or water, which contains electrolytes such as potassium, sodium and magnesium that aid hydration. 8. Don’t eat ice lolliesWhen the weather heats up, few things are more appealing than the idea of eating a freezing cold ice cream or lolly.However, sometimes the idea can be counter-intuitive and may end up actually making you feel hotter as the cool hit begins to wear off.Nutritionist Kerry Torrens explained the science behind why we actually feel pretty warm after eating something ice-cold.She told : ‘Consuming food leads to an increase in temperature as the process of digestion is heat-generating. This combined with the rapid cooling initiated by cold food and drinks means your body over-compensates by increasing your core temperature.’9. Don’t decorate your house Both wallpaper and wall paint can suffer as a result of the hot weather – not to mention it’s a fairly strenuous activity to repaint your houseAside from wanting to avoid getting too physical when temperatures are soaring outside by painting your house, there are other practical reasons why you should avoid redecorating during a heatwave.According to Dulux, there is a risk that house paint left to dry in the hot weather can ‘blister’ and bubble up, leaving your walls looking a little worse for wear.While paint blistering can occur in several different circumstances, the heat is more likely to lead to it happening.This is because high temperatures cause the moisture and air trapped beneath the paint film to expand. Then it forces its way out by forming blisters.Similarly, it is advised you stay away from wallpapering your house during extremely hot weather.This is because high temperatures can dry out the paste adhesive you apply to the wallpaper before sticking it on the wall.This can cause the paper to curl at the edges and may mean your efforts are completely wasted, forcing you to repeat the process again.10. Don’t get liposuction The recovery process from liposuction is long and usually involves wearing an enormous elastic waistband – which would make you feel hot in any weatherLiposuction is a cosmetic procedure that people can use to remove unwanted body fat.It works by sucking out fat from small areas of the body where it can be more difficult to lose weight.Generally, people have the procedure to alter their body shape with long-lasting results. However, after having liposuction, which is performed under a general anaesthetic, the recovery can be uncomfortable and last for several weeks.While recovering, patients are typically made to wear an elastic waistband that prevents the skin from sagging where the fat has been sucked out.However, this can be uncomfortable and hot at the best of times – let alone during a heatwave when temperatures are soaring.Much better to have your procedure in the winter when you might be grateful for an extra layer under your clothes.
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