". . .The sultry part of the summer, supposed to occur during the period that Sirius, the Dog Star, rises at the same time as the sun: now often reckoned from July 3 to August 11. a period marked by lethargy, inactivity, & insolence."
And, I might add, are the longest days from sunrise to sunset which gives each of these days a few more minutes to heat up!! 🐶
Please rest often. If you are in the heat for a while and stop sweating and/or experience cold chills you may as well call it a day. Slowing down or cooling off for a few minutes while trying to continue to work will not prevent you from increasing symptoms of heat exhaustion, which can lead to a heat stroke.
Here is a reminder - just to review:
Heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke, occur when your body can't keep itself cool. As the air temperature rises, your body stays cool when your sweat evaporates. On hot, humid days, the evaporation of sweat is slowed by the increased moisture in the air. When sweating isn't enough to cool your body, your body temperature rises, and you may become ill. Symptoms:
Heavy sweating Feeling weak and/or confused Dizziness Cold chills NauseaHeadache Fast heartbeat Dark-colored urine, which indicates dehydration
If you have heat exhaustion, get out of the heat quickly. Rest in a building that has air-conditioning. If you can't get inside, find a cool, shady place. Drink plenty of water or other fluids. Do NOT drink alcohol or caffeinated drinks (such as soda). These can make heat exhaustion worse. Take a cool shower or bath, or apply cool water to your skin. Take off any tight or unnecessary clothing.
If you do not feel better within 30 minutes, you should contact your doctor. If heat exhaustion is not treated, it can progress to heatstroke.
Heatstroke is when the internal temperature of the body reaches 104°F. It can happen when your body gets too hot during strenuous exercise or when exposed to very hot temperatures, or it can happen after heat exhaustion isn't properly treated.
Heatstroke is much more serious than heat exhaustion.
Heatstroke can cause damage to your organs and brain. In extreme cases, it can kill you.
Symptoms of heatstroke
High fever (104°F or higher) Severe headache Dizziness and feeling l ight-headed A flushed or red appearance to the skin Lack of sweating Muscle weakness or cramps Nausea Vomiting
This time of the year is when I try to do shop or exterior work from about 5:30am to about 11 or noon. Then it's inside office work etc til around 6pm til maybe 9 or 10pm.
As Big Daddy Si always se'z:
WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER
Take care of yourselves! The lovely fall weather will be here soon!!
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Wow Shelia...thanks...that's a lot of good info...Friday they are predicting over 100 here in Summertown, Tn...therefore we have planned to cool off with a nice kayak float trip down the Buffalo River...it is good to be retired...well semi-retired.
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