Summertime comes with its goods and bads. I ‘m going to talk about some of summers health hazards and what you can do to avoid them. For some people summer’s the time for troubled sleep usually because the bedroom’s too hot. Turn on the AC or a fan, if that doesn’t work try to avoid the sunlight after 6pm or invest in an eye mask. It’s tempting to blame an upset stomach, diarrhea or vomiting on an undercooked burger, but a before-lunch dip in the pool may be the real culprit. When a swimming pool isn’t decontaminated thoroughly, it may harbor germs. Don’t swallow pool water, don’t swim with an open cut and always shower after you climb out of the water. Don’t let a clean odor fool you; A chlorine smell actually indicates that there is not enough of the germ-cleaning chemical in the pool.

Hard to believe, but people can suffer from the cold during the summer. People can get into trouble when they’re swimming in chilly water, hiking or camping at high altitudes or in the desert. Be on the lookout for signs of shivering, chattering teeth, cold ( blue or pale) skin, mental confusion and poor hand coordination. Seek medical help immediately. While you’re waiting, remove any wet clothing from the victim and warm her up with blankets or by rubbing her skin. If they’re conscious, give them a warm beverage to drink.

Sandals have a downside, they create friction when combined with the dry skin on the bottom of your feet, can cause cracked heels. In extreme cases, your feet can bleed or become infected. The Solution? Use a pumice stone on your heels every day in the bath or shower, then find a cream you like and put it on your feet twice a day. Protect your feet further by alternating between wearing sandals and closed shoes. And don’t walk barefoot outdoors.