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in2herbs

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1. If you have energy efficient windows I'd speak with a window mfg before blocking the sun
Fri Jul 19, 2019, 12:20 PM
Jul 2019

with foil or anything else. I just replaced all the windows in my house and the professional window installer told me that putting the install it yourself tinting on our energy efficient windows destroyed the energy efficiency of the windows -- so we won't be doing that again.

Stepping into the shower throughout the day and completely wetting your hair and then letting it air dry in front of a fan is good, along with feet in cold water. Let your body release the heat through the skin -- don't wear shoes and socks, long pants or long sleeve tops.

When I have to work outside (for several hours) in the extreme SW desert heat I am always using the hose to soak my hair and shirt. Right now it's 96 degrees and 46 humidity, a "feels like" temp of about 101+ and its only 10 am.

Water is important, so are electrolytes. Juice is better than soda.

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