Simple ways to cool off when feeling hot and uncomfortable

Video content is professionally consulted by Dr., Doctor Phan Nguyen Thanh Binh - Head of the Department of Nutrition - Dietetics - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital

When the body often falls into a state of fatigue due to hot weather or activities, what should we do to be able to cool down the fastest?
Drink enough water
Our body accounts for 60-70% of water, water participates in all vital activities of the body. So when you see your body increase in temperature and feel tired, you can add some ice to your drinking water to feel more refreshed. However, it should be taken slowly.
Cooling feet
Feet are sensitive parts of the body, so when you feel tired, take a basin of water to soak your feet, you can add a few drops of essential oils to the basin of soaking water.
Eat foods to cool the body
There are many foods to eat to help cool the body effectively such as: bitter melon, carrots, green beans, gotu kola, grapefruit, citrus, grapes..
Cool bath
Taking a cool shower is also a way many people choose, when bathing, you can also combine exfoliating to make the skin more airy. However, you should not bathe when the body has just returned from the sun or is sweating a lot, because that can cause heat shock to affect health.
Choose cool clothes
Thick, long clothes tend to accumulate heat, so the body often feels hotter, so you should choose fabrics with good sweat absorption and ventilation on skin. Remember to regularly apply sunscreen to protect your skin in the best way.
Masks, creams
In addition to beauty, applying masks and creams also helps the skin cool down quickly. You should choose masks that provide a lot of water, with high moisture to soothe the skin as quickly as possible.
Above are ways to cool off when feeling hot and uncomfortable you can refer to and apply to the body to be most refreshing.