How to cope with the extreme heat in Ramadan

Arab Weather - With the region affected by a heat wave during the days of Ramadan, some people may find it difficult to deal with the heat of the weather during fasting, as the hot weather drains moisture from the human body quickly, which makes fasting cumbersome, especially for patients.

Here are some important tips for dealing with extreme heat while fasting:

1. Avoid exposure to the sun directly, or for long periods, especially during the afternoon period.

2- Wearing linen or cotton clothes, in light colors so that they do not absorb much heat.

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3- Pay attention to the suhoor meal and not to miss it, and it is preferable that the meal is rich in nutrients, complex carbohydrates (black bread), protein (milk or a cup of milk), a grain of vegetables and a cup of milk or water.

4- Drinking more water and cold drinks between Iftar and Suhoor, which helps reduce body temperature and facilitate the cooling process, through the secretion of sweat.

5- Stay away as much as possible from fatty foods during heat waves, as the process of digesting fats leads to the loss of large amounts of water, which causes intense thirst.

6- Avoid foods rich in salt or sugar, because they cause thirst.

7- Avoid exercising during daylight hours, because that leads to the loss of large amounts of fluids and minerals.

8- Take a lot of showering to enhance the feeling of freshness in extreme heat.

9- Reducing the intake of sugars before the pre-dawn meal, with an increase in fruits and vegetables.

10- Ventilation of closed places so that oxygen is replenished, which increases the vitality and activity of the fasting person.