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We all know the heat wave is coming. Let us share ideas of ways to keep cool.

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Casdon Sat 16-Jul-22 08:40:36

Put your hot water bottle and any other coolers you can create (water bottles for the gym etc. work well) into the freezer, then wrap one in a towel and put it in the small of your back.

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H1954 Sat 16-Jul-22 08:37:17

Loose cotton clothing, plenty of fluids, stay indoors between 11.00hrs and 15.00hrs - possibly longer - short cool shower first thing and a cool wash later - got to conserve water!

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M0nica Sat 16-Jul-22 08:32:48

GN members live in every part of the country and overseas and in all kinds of housing from high rise flats to country cottages, plus for some overseas members, the temperatures we are expecting are normal.

So what are your tips for keeping cool?

I will start by saying that I intend to start each heatwave day by getting into a tepid bath, then lying there while the cold tap slowly fills it so that I am lying there with only my head above the water. I will lie there for half an hour or more until I am cold and starting to shiver. I will then get out, air dry myself and get dressed. The bath cools the core of my body and in the past has kept me cool for many hours and at night enabled me to sleep for 5 or 6 hours.

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