Electrolyte drinks can really help. Electrolytes are minerals like sodium, potassium, and magnesium that help your body maintain fluid balance and function smoothly. You can replace typical commercial drinks with a homemade version: add half a teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and a little lemon juice to a liter of water. This concoction quickly replenishes lost electrolytes. A study from the University of Arizona has shown that such a mixture is as effective as store-bought preparations.
Once you cool down a bit, take a lukewarm to cold shower. When your body temperature drops at least one degree Celsius, your well-being will significantly improve, and the risk of further issues will decrease. After the shower, lie down and apply cold compresses to your forehead, which will help calm you down within minutes.
Natural aids for overcoming heat stroke:
- Fenugreek (Greek hay – Greek seed)
The so-called Greek seed is not actually a seed in the common sense but rather the dried leaves of this plant. This traditional folk remedy has been known for centuries for its ability to cool the body and relieve heat conditions. Preparation: soak the leaves in cold water, then crush them well with your fingers. Wait a bit, add a teaspoon of honey and strain. Drink this tea every 2 hours. Research at the University of Jena in Germany also suggests that the phenols contained in this plant reduce body inflammation and heat stress.
- High-fat milk (or diluted yogurt)
Scientific research shows that the fat in milk acts as a natural cooling mechanism: such a drink slows the rise in body temperature and helps maintain stable well-being. It is recommended to drink at least two to three glasses of such milk or yogurt. Your body will cool down nicely while receiving nutritional support.
- Unripe mango
This hard, green version of mango may not be on your radar, but it has long been recognized in folk medicine as a preventive measure against heat stroke and also helps alleviate existing symptoms. Prepare it by boiling, mashing, and straining. Mix the fresh juice with a little sugar, cumin powder, a pinch of salt, and pepper... This mixture will refresh you and help maintain electrolyte balance. Research in the field of agro-food confirms that unripe mango contains more pectins and potassium than ripe mango, providing a cooling and regenerative effect after heat stress.
- Additional proven folk advice
Ice cubes on the neck, armpits, and groin quickly lower body temperature as these are tissues with a rich network of blood vessels; cooling these points has a significant effect.
- Light massage
Massage coupled with cooling improves circulation, and gentle finger pressure helps dissipate heat faster.
- Covering with a wet, cool towel
This is certainly the simplest and best-known method used by our grandparents. The fabric gently cools the skin, while water helps regulate temperature.
- Healing mud
Apply slightly cooled mud to the belly and forehead; it acts as an effective heat drain. In folk records, mud packs work like natural cold patches, especially if they contain clay or peat.
Why does this work?
Fluid intake, cooling, and a one-degree drop in body temperature can significantly reduce heat stress symptoms, as evidenced by physiologists' measurements.
Electrolyte supply, a combination of sodium, potassium, and sugar, helps the body retain fluids that are otherwise lost intensively through sweating.
Natural cooling effects, such as fenugreek, dairy products, and unripe mango, contain special ingredients (phenols, fats, pectins, and minerals) that have been proven to reduce inflammation and contribute to stabilizing body temperature.
Food for thought...
Heat stroke is not the end of the world; by acting promptly with thoughtful and simple measures, you can reduce issues and restore bodily balance. The key is to recognize symptoms in time and act quickly.
Otherwise: the sun is not as friendly as it used to be.
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