COOL SUMMER

HOW TO KEEP COOL IN SUMMER

Quirky tips and tricks to keep you and your home cool during the heatwave

Here are some quirky tips to stay cool this summer

Freeze the pillow

The summer heat can cause trouble sleeping due to the high night temperatures. When feeling extremely hot at night, I suggest you cover your pillow with a plastic bag and place it in the freezer to create an instant cooling effect which helps lower your body temperatures.

Turn on your air conditioner and fan.

Running the fan and AC can deliver cooler effects in your home. Air conditioners effectively reduce air room temperatures while the fan increases the circulation of cooler air to minimize the summer heat.

Place an ice pack near the fan.

An ice pack next to the desk or room fan can deliver a cool ice mist and fresh breeze in a room.

Wear Ice vest

Ice vests are designed to be worn on top of your clothes and are well-layered to prevent direct body contact and enhance cooling in your body.

Anastasia Filipenko

Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

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