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Five Cool Ways to Beat the Heat!

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Boy-o-boy is it hot here on the East Coast and I see that the rest of the country is also baking under the summer sun. Oppressive heat is just no fun at all for families, as being outside for long stretches becomes increasing difficult and kids wear themselves out more easily so extended sightseeing or playtime itineraries are nearly impossible to manage. It is important then to find fun things to do with your kids while staying cool. Here are five tips for having fun beating the summer heat as a family. Play in a sprinkler. Sprinklers are cheap, easy … Continue reading →

Salt Does a Body Good

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We’ve talked about our body’s need for water before, during and after exercise. But during the hot months of summer, regular outdoor exercise can cause fatigue related to a lack of sugar, calories and salt. The loss of salt is not one many of us pay attention to, however. Sports drinks have sodium in them (did you know that?) and studies have found that athletes who drink salty drinks before they compete did better. Salt Does a Body Good Salty drinks help athletes have larger blood volumes. Salty drinks also make you thirstier and you will drink more water and … Continue reading →

One Simple Way to Lower Your Heating Cost

According to the Energy Information Administration, we can expect a large increase in our home heating costs this year, anywhere from 31 percent to 46 percent, depending on where you live and what type of fuel you use. That is pretty scary, considering we are already paying so much in fuel. One simple way that we have been cutting our energy costs is by using a programmable thermostat. This thermostat, which is easy to install, allows you to change the temperature of your home even while you are out of the house or asleep. Why heat your home when you … Continue reading →

Save Money on Home Heating: Install a Dryer Diverter

Here is a little known secret for saving money on home heating. It is one of the absolutely best things we did last year, and it saved us a lot. Although our basement is not finished, we still use it as a family room. We have an entertainment center with a TV and VCR, rugs, and plenty of toys for the kids. It is a great place for them to play while I do laundry and ironing. The only problem is that the basement gets really cold in the winter. In order to keep it warm, we used portable electric … Continue reading →

Dealing with the Heat

Pregnancy in the hot weather brings its own set of challenges. The hot weather adds to the discomfort most pregnant women experience. When you tell people you are due in late summer or autumn, most will comment on the fact that you will be pregnant through the summer. During pregnancy, you experience an increase in metabolism. This results in an increase in heat production. The baby also generates additional heat. These factors combined will result in you feeling the heat more than you normally would. When I am pregnant, it’s the only time my husband and I agree on the … Continue reading →

Fitness Tips: How to Use the Heat to Your Advantage

With temperatures soaring as high as 109 degrees here, the heat is one of the first things on my mind in the morning and the last before I go to bed. Let me preface the following thoughts with the following cautions. Exercising in the heat can be dangerous. If your body temperature exceeds 107 degrees, you can cause irreversible brain and internal organ damage. Even if your body temperature does not rise to such an excessive degree, you can experience heat exhaustion, so never exercise in the middle of the day outdoors. As I write this, it is 5 a.m. … Continue reading →

Stay Cool and Chic in the Summer Heat

Another heatwave has passed… at least here at the Jersey shore. Three days of unbearable temperatures, with heat indexes well over a hundred degrees. It’s hard to feel good or look good when that sun is sapping your energy. Here are some tips to help you beat the heat and still look and feel fabulous! Drink plenty of water. This is a good idea all year round… but if you’re going to be sweating, your body will need to replenish those fluids somehow. Keep a folding fan in your purse or pocket. A fan is light, it doesn’t take up … Continue reading →

Top Five Ways To Protect Your Roses From The Summer Heat

I don’t need to tell you how hot it is here in the Midwest. I’m sure you are sweating it out in your own neck of the woods. For residents in the United States and Europe, Mother Nature has made this summer one for the record books. Few have been spared from the ongoing oppressive heat wave that has blanketed hundreds of cities. The hot days and humid nights have undoubtedly taken their toll on you, your children, your pets and your yard. And, what it has done to delicate flowers, well, words like “singe,” “bake,” and “broil,” fail to … Continue reading →

Are You Prone to Heat-Related Illnesses?

During a summer heat wave, you have to be extra careful. Both environmental conditions (the weather) and physical conditions (your health) have an impact on your body’s ability to stay cool. Are you drinking enough water? Dehydration can lead to heat-related illnesses. Drinking caffeine and alcohol can actually increase your risk of dehydration, so make sure that for every cup of coffee you drink, you have two glasses of water. Are you exercising at the right times? Don’t work out during the hottest part of the day! Schedule your exercise for early morning, before it gets too hot, or late … Continue reading →

Heat-Related Conditions

Man oh man was it a hot one today! Across the country — on the east coast, throughout the Midwest, and over on the west coast — temperatures soared. On Sunday, the National Weather Service issued excessive heat warnings for Las Vegas, Chicago, Saint Louis, Philly, Tulsa, and parts of New York and New Jersey, expecting today’s temperatures to reach a hundred degrees or more. With temperatures like these, you need to be watchful for heat-related illnesses. Under normal conditions, your nervous system maintains a healthy body temperature through sweating and thermoregulation — the blood flow to your skin. If … Continue reading →