Khandva. Now gradually the effect of heat is becoming visible on people’s health also. The temperature in Nimar region is reaching 36 to 40 degrees Celsius, due to which many people are facing problems like headache, dizziness, weakness and fatigue. According to experts, these symptoms could be the beginning of dehydration or heat stroke, so they should not be ignored. These problems can be avoided by taking precautions at the right time and adopting some easy home remedies. According to doctors, in extreme heat, water and essential salts come out of the body through sweat. This causes dehydration in the body and affects the blood flow to the brain. Due to this, problems like headache, dizziness and weakness start occurring. Especially the elderly, children and already ill people are more sensitive to it.

Khandwa’s doctor Anil Patel tells Local 18 that it is most important to keep the body hydrated in summer. For this, one must drink at least 3 to 4 liters of water throughout the day. It is considered more beneficial to drink normal or slightly cold water instead of very cold or ice water. At the same time, some traditional drinks are also very beneficial to protect from heat, like Shikanji, wood apple syrup, buttermilk, coconut water, aam panna etc. These beverages cool the body and also fulfill the electrolyte deficiency.

Onion and basil are also beneficial
Eating raw onion is also considered beneficial to protect from heat. It can be taken in the form of salad or chutney. At the same time, basil leaves also help in cooling the body and reduce the effect of heat.

Be careful while going out in the sun
According to doctors, whenever you go out in strong sunlight, cover your head with a cotton cloth, towel or cap. This prevents direct sunlight from falling on the head and reduces the risk of heat stroke.

Can provide relief from headache
If headache is occurring due to heat, then applying neem leaves paste or sandalwood paste on the forehead provides coolness and can provide relief from pain.

Contact doctor immediately
Doctors say that if there is persistent dizziness, vomiting, high fever or unconsciousness along with headache, then one should immediately contact the doctor. This can be a serious warning of heat stroke. According to experts, a little caution in summer can save us from great danger. One can protect oneself from the effects of extreme heat by adopting adequate water, balanced diet and some home remedies.