Drinking lukewarm in the heat of ice Ice cold robs energy

Instead of ice-cold drinks in the heat, rather lukewarm drink

09/08/2012

When it's really hot in the summer and the sun is burning, many people drink ice cold drinks. But just that cold refreshment can put additional strain on the body, reports the tropical medicine scientist Tomas Jelinek from the Center for Travel Medicine (CRM). For the body must warm the liquid to the body temperature with cold drinks and requires additional energy resources. Therefore, the physician advises rather to lukewarm drinks to refresh the fluid balance.

Drink at least four to five liters
Especially on very hot days threaten heat stroke and inner dehydration. Therefore, it is generally good to drink more than usual. Most people resort to very cold drinks to cool off. But this also strains the body, because it has to heat the fluid to body temperature. That costs extra energy, Dr. Tomas Jelinek. Therefore, it makes sense, rather not so cold or lukewarm best drinks to gain.

Vacationers should drink a lot in the hot regions of the world. Adults should drink four to five liters, advises the tropical medicine. „It is important that the urine is abundant and has a light color.“ Suitable thirst quenchers are water, juice spritzers or milk, as they contain valuable electrolytes. Because alcohol removes water from the body, holidaymakers should refrain from beer, wine and co. So that the stomach does not have to work too much, it is best to eat several small meals throughout the day instead of eating large portions at noon or in the evening.

Airy clothes to cool the body
Those who suffer greatly from the heat, should be based on the inhabitants of the heat region, says the physician. Like the locals, it is best to wear wide, airy clothes and avoid the sun. The clothing can protect the body from the blazing sun to provide cooling. Accordingly, one is „long and light harem pants better than tight fitting shorts“.

Many tourists catch cold because the air conditioners in department stores, buses and taxis are usually up to the stop. Especially for city breaks tourists should think of a warm clothes for the bus. Due to massive temperature differences between inside and outside it can quickly come to a cold, warns Jelinek.

Heat kills mosquitoes and ticks
But the heat also has an advantage, it also eliminates mosquitoes and ticks that usually do not make their rounds until the evening. Therefore, during the day the trip can be enjoyed undisturbed. (Sb)

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