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Working in the construction site, workshop and stuffy office at temperatures above 25 degrees often makes you sweat. pharmacist dr. So Volker Schmitt, spokesperson for pharmacists in Bavaria, gives five tips on how every employee can make their working day bearable in the summer heat.
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Drink enough and on time
In summer, the risk of circulatory problems increases due to insufficient fluid intake. Pharmacist Schmitt: “By sweating, the body loses not only fluid but also vital minerals. If both are not replaced regularly, performance will suffer and dizziness, circulatory disorders or muscle cramps may occur.” That’s why it’s so important to drink enough fluids, especially during physically demanding jobs. Schmitt: “You should drink one and a half to two liters a day, and a little more on hot days. Water, juice spritzers or herbal and fruit teas are ideal thirst quenchers. Melon, tomato and Fruits and vegetables rich in water, such as cucumbers, also help meet fluid needs. Lemonades and cola drinks are not suitable for quenching thirst due to their high sugar and energy content.»
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Light, vitamin-rich foods put the least stress on the circulatory system
Foods that are difficult to digest, very fatty or gaudy are heavy on the stomach. That’s why pharmacist Schmitt recommends light carbohydrates, lots of fruit, salads and fresh vegetables: “The ‘five a day’ dietary recommendation is particularly easy to implement, especially in the summer.” This is based on the rule of eating fresh fruit and vegetables five times a day and eating five small meals throughout the day instead of several large, high-calorie meals.
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Consider sunscreen outdoors
People who work outdoors need particularly strong protection against UV rays: Often even sunscreens with a high sun protection factor are not enough to prevent skin damage. “The best protection from the sun is clothing, and your head should be covered with a hat or cap,” says Schmitt.
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A short refreshment with cold water
“In between, you can run cold water into your wrists for a quick cool down, or better yet, take a cold bath for your arms,” says pharmacist Schmitt. “Due to the cold stimulus, the vessels constrict, at least for a short time – the circulation is strengthened again.”
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Store and use medicines correctly
Medicines do not tolerate strong heat. “If a drug is stored incorrectly, it can change or lose its effect, even if you can’t see it from the outside,” says Schmitt. “Ideally, most drugs are stored below 25 degrees Celsius.” Some medications, such as insulin, are best stored in the refrigerator. Attention should also be paid to the use of pain relief plasters: “Due to the increased skin temperature, highly effective pain relievers are absorbed through the skin more quickly and easily and mix with the blood. It’s best for patients to protect the skin area from intense sunlight and stay in cool rooms as much as possible,” says pharmacist Schmitt. (aponet)
Source : Blick
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