Daily Bangla Times:

Winter is over. Although the spring breeze is blowing, the heat is slowly felt. Many people look for many tricks to save themselves from this heat. Let's find out how to avoid heat.

The first and foremost way to avoid heat is to avoid sunlight. The sun is more intense from 12 noon to 3 pm. At this time it is better to stay at home. Use without when going out.

If you don't want to fall directly under the sun, there is no better way than an umbrella. In this case, you should buy a cloth umbrella that does not get hot.

Using a cap protects only the face from the sun. Use wide-brimmed hats to cover the bulk of the body. Those who do agriculture can use 'Mathal'.

Cover your face and hands if you can bear the heat. Drink plenty of water. Consuming fruit juice is also good for the body. A lot of clean water comes out of the body by sweating in summer. At this time electrolyte imbalance is created. There is no better solution than drinking water or juice to avoid this problem.

Walk in cotton clothes. It is better not to wear tight clothes. If you wear loose clothes, it is better to wear white or light colors.

It is important to keep an eye open in the selection of shoes and sandals. Open shoes should be worn to allow air circulation. Leather shoes are better than cloth or synthetic ones.

Avoid heavy food, fast food which takes more time to digest food. It is better to eat less oily food, meat, biryani during hot season. It is useful to eat vegetables and fruits in summer. Avoid old or stale food. Take bath every morning. If you feel too hot, you can do ablution repeatedly. Moreover, you can wet the handkerchief and keep it with you.

If using AC it is better to move accordingly. However, the use of AC in summer can damage the skin and body. For that it is better to reduce the use of AC. Place a bucket full of water under the fan indoors. It will keep the house cool.

Beware of heatstroke. Seek medical advice immediately if muscle aches, weakness and extreme thirst, rapid breathing, headache, dizziness, nausea occur.