Summer is in full bloom. With heat waves circulating across much of the country, power to run the AC has become scarce. If your Gig Harbor home is without AC, there are a few things you can do to cool down.
To start, keep something frozen in your hand for as long as possible. This is going to lower you body temperature by as much as 3 degrees Fahrenheit and will last for almost an hour. If it starts to hurt, stop. Drink plenty of H2O, even if you are not thirsty. All of the fluids depleted from sweating have got to be made up somewhere. If you have to go outdoors, cover up with airy, loose-fitting clothing, but if you can, stay away from direct sunlight.
Turn off all heat sources such as lights or the oven. Take a cool shower or bath, making sure to wet your hair. Place a damp towel behind your neck, on your forehead, on the inside of your wrists and elbows, and on the backs of your knees. The rest of your body will naturally cool down by cooling these points.
Go to the movies, a bookstore, or other air-conditioned spot if everything else fails. Humans have lived for thousands of years without AC. Roughing it for a few days will not be that difficult.
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