Top ways to cool down yourself without aircondition

Keeping cool during the hot summer months doesn't always require dropping the air conditioner down to 70 degrees.

0

Help Your Body Cool Itself

lifehacker lifehacker - 6 months ago
  • Drink plenty of fluids
  • Eat small meals
  • Dress appropriately
  • Use cool water
  • via about.com

    0

    Steps from wikiHow

    lifehacker lifehacker - 6 months ago
    • Just add water! 
    • Sweat it out!
    • Drink water
    • Dress (or undress) for the heat.
    • Nothing
    • Next-to-Nothing
    • Summer Clothing
    • Take off your hat, stay a while. 
    • Wear Light Colors
    • Cover Up
    • Avoid direct sunlight.
    • Go downstairs.
    • Keep the air flowing.
    • Turn off electrical heat sources.
    • Use a hint of mint.
    • Try a heat snorkeling system.
    • Breathe like a yogi.
    • Eat spicy food.
    • Use alcohol–rubbing, that is…
    • Put a freeze on things.
    • Think cool.

    via suertrestoday

    0

    Steps from eHow

    lifehacker lifehacker - 6 months ago
    1. Place yourself directly in front of the nearest fan.
    2. Use a few pieces of ice wrapped in a cloth or paper towel and place the bundle against your wrist for twenty seconds or so, periodically.
    3. Wet the sleeves of your T-shirt.
    4. Move to the basement of your house if you have one.
    5. Avoid going outside or into places where the sun will be beating directly on you.
    6. Drink lots of water throughout the day regardless of whether or not you’re thirsty.
    7. Stay away from using appliances that generate a lot of heat, such as the stove and oven.
    8. Repeat any of the above steps throughout the day, alternating if you wish.

    via ehow