News India Live, Digital Desk: Summer season has arrived and with it the torture of scorching sun, sweat and scorching heat has started. In such a situation, when there is a sudden power failure, staying indoors seems no less than a punishment. As soon as the fan, cooler and AC are switched off, you start sweating within a few minutes. But do you know how our elders used to endure the scorching heat even without these modern facilities? If the problem of power outage in summer is common in your area, then you do not need to panic at all. Today we are going to tell you some such economical, natural and tried home remedies, which will give you relief from heat even without electricity and will keep your body ‘thanda-thanda-cool-cool’.
Often people close all the windows and doors to avoid heat, but when there is no electricity, this method can backfire. The easiest home remedy to avoid this is to take care of cross-ventilation. Leave the curtains of windows and doors slightly wet and open them. When the hot air from outside passes through these wet curtains, it will cool down and the temperature of your room will automatically start decreasing.
Vetiver mats or curtains are still widely used in villages and old houses. It is an excellent natural cooling agent. If there is a power cut, hang a khus mat on your windows and doors and soak it in water. Its pleasant fragrance and the cool air coming from it will give you no less comfort than any AC.
Uneasiness occurs when body temperature increases. Taking a cold water bath is the most effective way to get instant relief from the heat during a power outage. If it is not possible to take bath frequently, then soak a towel in cold water, squeeze it and place it on your neck, wrists and feet. Apart from this, keep washing your face and hands and feet with cold water every now and then. This will keep the body temperature normal and you will feel fresh.
In summer, drinking cold water from the fridge may provide momentary solace, but for health and real coolness, water from an earthen pot is the best. When there is a power failure, the water in the fridge also gets hot, but the matka keeps the water cool naturally. Drinking pot water not only brings freshness to the body, but it also protects from heat stroke and many other seasonal diseases.
Along with external coolness, it is also very important to keep the body cool from within. Include such things in the diet which have high water content. Seasonal fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumber, and cucumber will keep you hydrated. Apart from this, when there is no electricity and the heat is oppressive, consume a glass of cold buttermilk (whey), lemon water or curd. These things cool the body from inside and neutralize the effects of heat.
