Take care of yourself to face the world's rage. In a way that is not boiling down to the world

Every year the weather in Thailand gets hotter and hotter, following the trend of global boiling. It's become clearer. The Department of Health revealed that Thailand has entered the era of global boiling, with the average temperature exceeding 1.5 degrees after the WHO assessed that Thai elderly people are at risk of dying from... Hot 58 per 57 population in the next XNUMX years!!!

high heating temperature Undoubtedly affecting health Especially the elderly, vulnerable groups or outdoor working group who may become sick from hot weather, it was found that many patients and the doctor themselves had to drink more water than they had ever drunk, about 4 glasses at once Because the high temperature causes the water in the body to decrease. Both through sweat and urine The symptoms of dehydration include thirst, dry eyes, dry mouth, dry skin, and decreased sweating. Less urine than usual, dark color, constipation

If it becomes more severe, there will be dizziness, headaches, nausea, and vomiting from abnormal mineral salts. And in addition to the heat outside, some people also have heat inside. Symptoms include feeling uncomfortable, dizzy, dizzy, unable to breathe, feeling hot inside. Feeling like you have a low-grade fever, have sores in your mouth and tongue, don't eat anything delicious, lose energy, feel tired, wake up in the morning not refreshed. It depends on who has had these symptoms for a longer time.

That is, it directly affects each person's body. That is, heat stress, dehydration, and heat stroke have already occurred. Rising temperatures can worsen air quality. It can also lead to respiratory problems such as asthma and allergies. Cleaner air is closely linked to improved economic factors.

For example, good air quality improves the health and productivity of Americans. In 2020 alone, reducing air pollution could prevent more than 230,000 premature deaths, 200,000 heart attacks, and rooming. 120,000 emergencies and 17 million lost workdays

Cleaner air also creates jobs. Develop technology to advance and generate billions of dollars for the United States in revenue and exports of goods and services. If the government has a policy to change Protecting the entire country will help alleviate the side effects of a boiling world.

Adaptation strategy to cool down

1. Drink enough water. Daily fluid intake usually depends on the amount of activity one does, the weather, and the person's health, but it is usually recommended to drink around 8 glasses of water per day, which is approximately 2 liters. However, other factors such as exercise, weather, and weather should be considered. Being hot or sick may require you to drink more water. To keep your body in good health Drink water when you feel thirsty and need it at its highest. And you shouldn't wait until you feel thirsty to gain weight to drink water. Until symptoms of dehydration follow Observe the color of the urine that is not too dark.

2. Eat foods that do not cause inflammation. Be careful of unclean food that is easily spoiled by hot weather. If there is also heat, you can start with cold foods. According to traditional Thai medicine, bitter tastes such as bitter melon and neem, cool tastes such as winter melon, cucumber, and various fresh, bland vegetables such as morning glory and water mimosa are used to cook food in everyday life. Avoid meat, fried food, grilling, grilling, and lots of fat to reduce heat in the body.

3. Stay in a cool place. There are trees to provide shade. For example, spend time in an air-conditioned building or use fans to circulate the air. If there is no air conditioning Take a cool shower to lower your body temperature. Avoid outdoor activities that require a lot of strength. Especially during the hottest times of the day (usually between 10.00:16.00 a.m. and XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.), if you must go outside, carry an umbrella, a fan, and wear loose clothing. Lightweight in light tones to reflect sunlight and heat. Choose breathable fabrics such as cotton or linen and drink enough water.

4. Get enough rest. It will reduce stress. and exercise indoors

5.Listen to your body and pay attention to signs of heat exhaustion. Such as excessive sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, or headache. If you have these symptoms Move to a cooler place, drink water, and rest. If the abnormality does not improve, see a doctor.

Finally, join together and help each other. Prevent the global situation from getting worse than before. By helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Reduce plastic use Reduce burning that releases air pollution. Choose to use clean energy or renewable energy and plant forests.

Dr. Kobkarn Chunhasawatdikul (Dr. Aom)

Head of Business Development VIMUT HOSPITAL HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED Specialist in preventive medicine Has special expertise in Nutritional wellness & Integrative medicine for over 20 years. Graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine. Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University Both received certificates and training in many other areas such as

• Advance training course in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, China, 2006 The American Board Certified in Nutrition Wellness, (CNW), USA, 2017
• Training in Anthroposophy Training (IPMT program) from Switzerland, 2010-2019
• Pressel Massage training, 2014
• Regenerative medicine: new approach in hormonal treatment Symposium (WOSAAM), 2016
• Advanced Nutrition for wellness, IFNW, Thailand, 2017
• Integrative Functional Nutrition/Functional Foods for Chronic Disease Module 2, USA
• Integrative Functional Nutrition/Functional Foods for Chronic Disease Module 1, USA, 2018
• Thai Traditional Therapeutic Massage and Thai Traditional Pharmacy Accredited and Certified by The Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society, Ministry of Public Health