When your own four walls no longer have comfortable temperatures, it can become a danger to your body. Because your body does not have the opportunity to retreat and recover. This permanent exposure to heat carries consequences.
After all, the body is only able to regulate the temperature to a limited extent.
This post will enlighten you on what exactly happens when you are exposed to permanently warm indoor temperatures in addition to warm outdoor temperatures.
1. your thinking capacity decreases!
The conditions for comfortable well-being are lost in increased heat. The body, which normally supplies the brain with oxygen and blood, must now devote itself to other tasks. It is busy regulating the temperature balance in the organism.
In addition, there is increased fluid and mineral loss on hot days and nights.
As a result, your muscle cells and small cells in your brain are not getting enough oxygen and nutrients. Your thinking capacity decreases considerably and you can no longer concentrate properly.
US study proves heat affects general public
A study in Boston examined the effect of excessively high temperatures in living spaces on the human body. A total of 44 students were used in the study.
In the process, the previous assumption that only the performance of the brain of elderly or sick people is affected was invalidated.
In addition to an intelligence test, a word test was also conducted. The result was that the subjects exposed to permanent elevated heat took on average 13% longer to complete the tests.
Their scores on the intelligence test dropped by a similar percentage.
2. your sleep quality is poor!
According to a major survey by health insurers, the summer heat robs every third person in Germany and Austria of sleep. Women are affected more frequently than men. And younger people are also more likely to suffer from it than older people.
Since the body is constantly trying to regulate body temperature, it needs a lot of energy. This, in turn, stirs you up and doesn’t let you fall asleep.
Due to the high temperatures, the body loses a lot of fluid during the night. This leads to waking up several times and also disturbs the quality of your sleep.
3. circulation problems plague you!
Due to the constant exposure to heat, your thermoregulatory system is constantly at work. You start sweating so you can keep your body temperature constant. This cooling effect is beneficial for your blood circulation.
However, this mechanism has one drawback. Through sweating, your organism loses water and salts. If you do not provide your body with adequate replacement, you risk dehydration, overheating and a drop in blood pressure. The blood vessels also dilate.
The latter leads to the heart no longer getting enough blood and the brain not being supplied with sufficient oxygen. A collapse occurs: you lose consciousness.
4. you are at risk of heat exhaustion!
When you sweat, you lose large amounts of fluid and salts. This results in electrolyte deficiency in the muscle. Without these electrolytes, the muscle cannot do its job. If you then move around in the heat, you may experience pain and cramping.
If the symptoms are ignored and you continue to exercise (e.g. home trainer), headaches, dizziness and nausea will follow. In extreme cases, it can even cause swelling of the brain and become life-threatening for you.
You can counteract symptoms with countermeasures such as elevating your legs, drinking plenty of fluids and taking electrolytes.
A cool retreat helps!
It is proven that the body can withstand high temperatures. The only important thing is that your body always finds a pleasant place to retreat to in order to recover. The market offers more air conditioners than ever and it makes sense to take a close look at them.
Air conditioners can also have major health drawbacks. An innovative alternative is, and yes of course at this point there is a bit of self-promotion, surface cooling.
A surface cooling system combines many advantages. From health aspects to cost savings to environmental friendliness, you have many benefits.
And most importantly, you can always recover anew at home and start the next day in top shape!
Conclusion: Take the ongoing heat period seriously!
Studies show that the heat also stresses healthy and young people. This means that the general public is affected by the rigors of warm days. While you may enjoy the warm days, you should still take to heart what consequences may come your way.
Sleep disturbances, circulation problems, low thinking performance and heat exhaustion can become dangerous for you and your body in the long run. For this reason, you should definitely regularly visit a comfortable temperature retreat that will help you recover.
A suitable solution for this is surface cooling. It can often be easily retrofitted and brings you many advantages.
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