They don't do it for specific problems but rather balance out the entire functioning of your body. Important thing is to find a good specialist. I personally suffer from being allergic to cold, living in Canada, yes and very low blood pressure during winter months. I had a course and it really eased my suffering.
England isn't too bad - just try America! Walking in and out of continental summer heat outdoors into an over-airconned icebox inside.
You may find that you're not overheating as such, but actually dehydrating. How much do you drink in a day? For most people it's less than they ought to, especially if it's hot.
It also helps to plan ahead. Most of us can cope with heat when not moving, but it's exertion that tips us over the edge. If you're feeling OK sitting down but you're about to do something warmer (maybe just go for a walk outside), plan ahead and adjust clothing beforehand, don't just think "I'm OK now (sitting)" and then get hit by the heatwave when you return.
Otherwise switch jobs to IT. Then you get a nice cool server room to sit in, and the perfect excuse to insist that it's kept nice and cool when it isn't.
also not just drinking water, but drinking water with electrolytes added to it. Not something like gatoraide though. Try getting some sort of electrolyte powder from a health food store you can add to to water you drink.
Sugared iced tea and a handful of salt tablets (do NOT overdo!) is better than gatorade, though.
I was sick from 2:30 am on, and replenished everything with, first, a quart of sparkling water for hydration; then, a cup of beef bouillon for salt; finally, a pancake and two packets of syrup for sugar, to replenish what I lost during the preceding 4-5 hours. I feel better now, though hot, and will go wet down my face now.
Also if you have access to ice cubes, add those to your water.
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I personally suffer from being allergic to cold, living in Canada, yes and very low blood pressure during winter months.
I had a course and it really eased my suffering.
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You may find that you're not overheating as such, but actually dehydrating. How much do you drink in a day? For most people it's less than they ought to, especially if it's hot.
It also helps to plan ahead. Most of us can cope with heat when not moving, but it's exertion that tips us over the edge. If you're feeling OK sitting down but you're about to do something warmer (maybe just go for a walk outside), plan ahead and adjust clothing beforehand, don't just think "I'm OK now (sitting)" and then get hit by the heatwave when you return.
Otherwise switch jobs to IT. Then you get a nice cool server room to sit in, and the perfect excuse to insist that it's kept nice and cool when it isn't.
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Drinking more is a good suggestion, as is planning ahead. Thank you :)
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I was sick from 2:30 am on, and replenished everything with, first, a quart of sparkling water for hydration; then, a cup of beef bouillon for salt; finally, a pancake and two packets of syrup for sugar, to replenish what I lost during the preceding 4-5 hours. I feel better now, though hot, and will go wet down my face now.
Also if you have access to ice cubes, add those to your water.
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It's the humidity that seems the worse.
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