With the heat wave that seems to be sweeping much of the country this week, please remember not to overdo it if you’re working in your garden or on the lawn.
What are the signs of heat stroke? Dr. Weil’s Daily Blog reviews warning signs including:
- A sudden change in your mental status – confusion, hard time speaking
- All sweating stops
- Rapid and shallow breathing
- Racing heart
- Headache
- Red or flushed skin
If you experience any of these symptoms, call 911 and get inside or in the shade immediately. Try to cool off including removing your clothing, spray or pour water over yourself (or a person in trouble) and then fan yourself or them.
Before you ever reach that point, though, be sure you have plenty of water with you. Take frequent breaks … work five or ten minutes and then rest just as long (or longer). If you don’t have to go outside in the miserable heat, don’t! The weeds will be there tomorrow and the next day and the day after that. Get to the yard or garden work when you can, but don’t hurt yourself over it!
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