To keep the body cool during the heat wave, people prefer to drink cold water or take a long bath so that the body cools down completely. But according to experts, doing this is absolutely wrong because it is not good for health at all.
He said that taking a bath for a short time also helps in preventing skin irritation. So whenever you feel heatstroke, take a bath for a short time.
Indian Express has explained this in detail. Dr. Sukirti Bhalla, Cardiology Consultant, Aakash Healthcare, New Delhi said that when we take bath, all the pores of the body open up and become vasodilated.
In such a situation, the longer you take a bath today, the greater the risk of heat stroke. One should try to conserve energy as much as possible during heat waves. Dehydration in summer can cause blood to thicken and form clots.
In such a situation, one should try to save energy. This also increases the risk of heart attack. Drink plenty of water before going out of the house and when you return home from the heat, add salt to the water and drink it.
Take bath with plain water for 5-10 minutes only. He also said that bathing during busy hours should be avoided, most important to control your body temperature is to try to take bath at 11 am or in the evening.