As the mercury levels soar in north India, being out in the sweltering heat can result in heat stroke which can be extremely harmful, even fatal. Heat stroke is caused due to prolonged exposure to higher temperatures (above 40 degrees Celsius) or physical exertion. It usually occurs in combination with dehydration.
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The scorching sun rays can bring about various health problems if adequate care is not taken. This is why it is crucial to watch one's diet, stay indoors and keep hydrated by drinking large amounts of water and summer coolers.
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To beat the heat, you can resort to several home remedies that work effectively.
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Onion juice: Onion juice is considered to be one of the best remedies for treating a heat stroke. Ayurvedic practitioners suggest that it should be the first thing you should reach out for to treat a heat stroke. Applying onion juice behind the ears and on your chest can help bring down your body temperature. For therapeutic purposes onion juice is more desirable, but you can roast some raw onions with cumin and honey and have it. Raw onions in chutneys or salads can also cool your system.
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Sandalwood Paste: Mix some sandalwood powder and apply it on your forehead and chest. Its cooling properties will bring down your body temperature. Alternatively, massage some sandalwood oil on your forehead. You can also use the oil to soothe irritable skin.
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Herb Infused Water: The best home remedy for heatstroke includes drinking water infused herbs like Brahmi, Chandan, Khas and Kevda. Brahmi and Chandan have a calming effect on the brain and help in keeping it cool and calm. It also gives you relief from headache, migraine and eye problems caused by excessive exposure to the sun. Kevda and Khas have essential oils that help keep the internal organs cool. All of these have important micronutrients like salt and electrolytes that are alkaline in nature to soothe the body and keep it cool in the scorching heat. You can drink water infused with these herbs or boil the water with the above-mentioned herbs and consume it on a regular basis.
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Cooling Ingredients like Coriander and Mint: Extracting the juice of coriander or mint leaves and drinking it with a pinch of sugar is an easy home remedy to bring down body heat. According to Ayurveda, these herbs have a cooling effect on the body. Some of the other cooling ingredients include tamarind, amchoor (raw mango powder), coriander seeds, cumin and fennel.
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Stay hydrated and keep your body cool by wearing loose and comfortable clothes. Make sure you don't over exert yourself physically in the heat.
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