How to cool yourself and your home in the hot season

Showering with rainwater helps cool your body temperature, which saves money and energy. But Professor Tipton warns against getting too cold: “The trick is to keep the skin as cool as possible while maintaining as much blood flow as possible.”

“Too cold and the body closes the blood to the skin and traps the heat in the body, making it difficult to get out.”

Applying an ice pack or a cold water bottle to your body will provide instant relief. You may want to wrap it in a towel to avoid direct contact with your skin.

Your clothes can affect your body temperature.

Natural fibers such as cotton and linen help regulate body temperature, and loose clothing allows the wind to keep you cool.

This is why cotton bed sheets help you sleep when warm air fills the room.