Good morning on holiday, or how to cope with hot days?

We wait all year to bask in the sun and catch more vitamin D. However, when the coveted summer months arrive, we mainly think about what to do to cool down. Is this the case for you too?

During the summer in Poland, 30 degrees C and above often appear on the thermometers. We regularly experience heat waves. To survive them, it is essential to take care of yourself.

How do you protect yourself from the heat? These things you need to remember

• Adequate irrigation - During hot weather, water disappears from your body at a rapid rate, so make sure you replenish it regularly.
• Filter cream - The sun's rays in excess are dangerous for our skin, so when going out, remember to apply sun cream.
• Your clothes matter - Contrary to what you might think, it is not skimpy clothing that will save you on hot days, but airy, lightweight clothing.
• Light diet - Light-digestible dishes will allow your body to focus only on coping with the heat instead of digesting the pork chop.
• Fruit and vegetables - is a simple way to provide the body with essential vitamins, watermelon works best during this period.
• Large temperature differences are dangerous - They are not good for us. Going from a hot yard to a cold, even icy room can end in illness.

Practical tips for hot days - this is what you should know!

• Coffee is not a good idea on hot days. The caffeine it contains raises blood pressure and therefore has a diuretic effect, flushing potassium out of the body.
• Most medicines should be stored at up to 25 degrees C. It is a good idea to store your medicines in the fridge for this time (check the leaflet to see if your medicines can be kept there). 
• Airing the flat, but only early in the morning and late in the evening. During this time, temperatures are lower and then there is a real chance to ventilate and cool the flat.

Let's also remember the most important thing: the best time to be in the sun to make it safe for your health is in the morning before 10 a.m. and in the late afternoon after 4 p.m. Regardless of your age, avoid being in the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. because UV radiation is strongest during this time, increasing the risk of sunburn and skin damage that can lead to cancer.