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<\/p>\nCause it’s too darn hot.<\/p>\n
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With Malaysians now experiencing hot and dry weather caused by the El Nino phenomenon, the Malaysian Meteorological Department has also predicted that the situation will only end in May or June. Thanks to that, temperatures range from 38~40 degrees Celsius around lunch time.<\/p>\n
Therefore, here are a 5\u00a0things to keep in mind to aid in the retreat from the heat.<\/p>\n
1. Dress Lightly<\/strong><\/p>\n Wear loose fitting, light coloured attire\u00a0as they will help you to stay relatively well ventilated and cool. Bright clothing is touted to reflect more\u00a0wavelengths of light than dark, so the light is not converted into heat and the temperature of the object\u00a0(one’s\u00a0clothes in this case) does not increase noticeably. That the slack clothing would let the sweat dry off quicker(and hide post-festive feasting\u00a0fats from showing)\u00a0is a nice bonus as well.<\/p>\n 2. Stay Hydrated<\/strong><\/p>\n Keep a bottle close to hand, especially if one is mobile throughout the day. Heat stroke is a form of hyperthermia where there is an abnormally high core body temperature. With a high\u00a0core body temperature,\u00a0the body reacts by increasing the amount of sweat produced. Which may lead to dehydration if there is insufficient fluid intake.<\/p>\n 3. Take Cool Showers<\/strong><\/p>\n Or just bathe more regularly. One can cool down significantly and wash of the sweat accumulated during the warm humid parts of the day.\u00a0A study had been made that showed that taking a cold shower regularly can help to stimulate the vascular and lymph system to produce more immune cells which actively fight infections in your body. Alternatively, soaking in a warm tub is more relaxing both physically and mentally, reducing tense muscles\u00a0and\u00a0improving blood circulation. Plus it’s good personal hygiene.<\/p>\n 4. Reschedule<\/strong><\/p>\n Avoid going out or taking part in activities\u00a0the warmest part of the day.\u00a0Things cool down\u00a0to a moderate level and makes for a fun night out shooting the breeze with friends at local coffee shops or one’s favorite Malaysian mamak. Decision making,\u00a0at times an arduous process, can’t be made easily when hampered by the blazing heat and\u00a0unpleasant environment. Endeavour to\u00a0come to an accord regarding important decisions in the early part of the day when the mind is still relatively uncluttered and focused on the matter at hand.<\/p>\n 5. Don’t Panic\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Keep\u00a0calm. Make plans to counter the sweltering heat, if it is truly required to venture into the blistering outdoors, choose to take refuge in the myriad of air-conditioned shopping malls or hipster cafes that have recently taken Malaysia by storm, popping up like mushrooms after a shower. These businesses\u00a0set up by ambitious young entrepreneurs are more than happy to entertain potential customers, who more often than not, take part in the social craze that is Instagram or Twitter(providing much appreciated\u00a0free\u00a0advertisement).<\/p>\n Of course these aren’t the only ways to beat the heat. Some would also recommend exercising to help work up a sweat to cool down. Personally, a swim would sound best for that option, with plenty of sunscreen if that includes a trip to the beach(with appropriate beverages to accompany). Cheers. photo credit: Tumblr<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Cause it’s too darn hot. With Malaysians now experiencing hot and dry weather caused by the El Nino phenomenon, the Malaysian Meteorological Department has also predicted that the situation will only end in May or June. 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