Get Relief from the Summer Heat with Hot-Aid

 Get Relief from the Summer Heat with Hot-Aid


When the temperature rises above 90 degrees and your feet get hot from walking on hot pavement, cold therapy becomes an essential part of summer first aid kits. Using ice—whether it's from your freezer, a bag of frozen veggies, or a commercially available cold pack—has numerous applications beyond the treatment of minor injuries.
Five suggestions for cold therapy first aid throughout the summer:
Diseases caused by extreme heat.
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are things to watch out for when summer rolls around. Feeling faint, lightheaded, sick to your stomach, overly sweaty, and having a shallow, rapid heartbeat are all signs of fatigue. Severe heat stroke is characterized by hot, dry skin, mental disorientation, and sometimes loss of consciousness. When the temperature outside is too high, a cold pack might assist keep you from overheating and heat exhaustion. After a summer competition, many athletes prefer to cool down by placing a cold compress on their necks. If symptoms are present, it is possible to bring the body temperature down to a safe range by using ice packs in conjunction with water. Because heat stroke can come on suddenly and kill you, you should always get medical help if you think you could be suffering from it.
Bite of an ice insect.
Having your skin swollen, itchy, and even hurt from an insect bite is no picnic. Applying ice to a bug bite as soon as possible will prevent the poison from traveling throughout the body, minimize swelling and inflammation, and numb the region, making it less necessary to scratch. Apply ice to bites caused by centipedes, bees, spiders, fire ants, and mosquitoes. Seek emergency medical attention in the event of an allergic response or severe bite, such as that caused by the deadly Brown Recluse Spider.
Stay cool for your pets.
The summer heat can be harmful to even dogs. Cooling them down isn't always easy. They might find relief by sleeping on top of an ice pack that is covered in a towel or a thin blanket. Some animals find ice cubes to be a refreshing pleasure. Another option is to purchase a product designed for horses that can be used to cool down their legs after a ride. Never use a product that contains toxins or is easily broken, since this could put your pet in danger if it decides it would be amusing to play with the ice pack instead of lying on it.
Put out a Fire.
Summer sunburns can happen if you're not careful or if you spend too much time in the sun. Cool the skin by holding it under running water, then use a cold pack to numb the pain. This will help with small first-degree burns produced by brief contact with hot objects, water, or steam, as well as sunburn. Do not delay in seeking medical attention if blistering (second or third degree burns) develops.
Night sweats treated with cold.
Menopausal women may experience severe night sweats on hot summer evenings. Placing a cold pack inside a pillowcase and laying it across the nape of the neck is a terrific natural way to alleviate heat if you're suddenly roused from a slumber. You can get some sleep this evening because the heat wave will pass in the next few minutes.
For those unexpected summer injuries, keep a few of cold packs in the freezer. Take it easy and get ready!
Caution: Seek the advice of a qualified medical expert before using any of this material. If you have a major injury, you should always see a doctor.
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