Heat, Hats & Hydration


Have you ever had a holiday ruined because of over-exposure to the sun? I have. I’d been snorkelling, fascinated by the marine life I was observing, oblivious to the sun beating down on me. Once on dry land, my back started to blister and I developed oozing sores that needed medical treatment.


Sun-starved as we are in this beautiful, verdant land of ours, it is easy to overdo it in the brilliant white sunshine of foreign holiday destinations, and sun burn is just one condition we may suff er from. Prevention is always better than cure, so here are a couple of tips to keep your holiday happy and carefree!


First, try and limit exposure to the sun during the hottest hours (around 12pm-3pm) and apply sun screen liberally 30 minutes before going out. Dress in T shirts instead of strappy vests and wear a cap or hat.


Make sure you drink plenty of fl uids and be sure to carry bottles of water with you when outside. To avoid dehydration, the body needs to take in more fl uids than it expels. A fall in water and salt levels can result in nausea, faintness and heavy sweating.


So, have fun in the sun this summer but don’t come back over cooked!


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