welcome KR IRS On Tue, 16 May 2023 at 17:29, gopala krishnan <[email protected]> wrote:
> Respected sirs, > > Information furnished by Mr Sridharan as well as by Sri Rajaram > Krishnamurthy are excellent. I am storing it in my folder Rajaram. > > Gopalakrishnan > > > On Wednesday, 17 May, 2023 at 05:35:31 am IST, Rajaram Krishnamurthy < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > V sridharan while reporting the Dos and Don'ts on hot summer, which I > received 4 hours ago 1 20AM 17th May2023 IST // 12 50 PM 16/5/23 in USA , I > just heard SUN TV yesterday news reporting 107 at Chennai and 115 at > Arakkonam on 16th in India. In the USA it is 82 only but because we are > angular on the earth it is as bad as 104 at chennai. Heat waves in this > season are inevitable. Elders aged must carefully watch, showing your head > outside. > > It is possible to reduce body heat externally or internally. Jumping into > a cool pool is an example of external cooling while drinking cold water > helps reduce body temperature internally. > > Experts consider the normal body temperature to be around 98.6ºFTrusted > Source <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507838/> (37ºC), but it can > vary by up to 0.9ºF (0.5ºC) depending on the time of day. It also differs > slightly from person to person. > > There are many reasons why a person’s body temperature may rise. These > include illnesses, medications, and intense physical activity. A body > temperature above 100.4ºFTrusted Source > <https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/air/reporting-deaths-illness/definitions-symptoms-reportable-illnesses.html> > (38ºC) > usually indicates fever > <https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168266.php>. > > Simply being outdoors on an extremely hot day can be enough to cause heat > exhaustion or heat stroke. > <https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321972> This is of particular > concern around the world with the growing impact of rising temperatures due > to climate change. > > According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s > 2021 Annual Climate Report, the combined land and sea temperature has been > rising at an average rate of 0.14 degrees Fahrenheit (ºF ) or 0.08 > degrees Celsius (ºC) > <https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/global/202113> per > decade for nearly 150 years. > > At the same time, a 2021 study estimates that 37%Trusted Source > <https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-021-01058-x> of all heat-related > deaths around the world can be attributed to climate change. > > Body temperature rises when the external temperature increases but also > when the internal temperature increases. The human body is always > regulating its temperature, and it can lower it in four different waysTrusted > Source <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507838/>: > > - vaporization, which it achieves by sweating > - radiation, which means releasing heat into the surrounding air > - convection, which occurs when cooler air surrounds the body > - conduction, which is the transferral of body heat into adjacent cold > water or ice > > A brain region called the hypothalamus > <https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/312628> is responsible for > regulating body temperature. It checks the body’s current temperature > against its normal temperature and then regulates it. > > When the body is too hot, regulation occurs through sweating to cool it > down. When it is too cold, the hypothalamus triggers shivering to warm it > up. > > Although it may seem counterintuitive, eating spicy foods and engaging in > activities that cause the body to sweat could make it feel cooler compared > to the outside temperature. This is because sweating reduces body > temperature. > Tips to reduce body temperature > > A brain region called the hypothalamus > <https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/312628> is responsible for > regulating body temperature. It checks the body’s current temperature > against its normal temperature and then regulates it. > > When the body is too hot, regulation occurs through sweating to cool it > down. When it is too cold, the hypothalamus triggers shivering to warm it > up. > > Although it may seem counterintuitive, eating spicy foods and engaging in > activities that cause the body to sweat could make it feel cooler compared > to the outside temperature. This is because sweating reduces body > temperature. > > Below are eight tips for reducing body heat: > 1. Drink cool liquids > > Drinking cool liquids like water or iced tea can help reduce body > temperature by cooling the body internally. The regular intake of fluids > can also prevent dehydration > <https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/153363.php>, which can increase > <https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274063254_What_effect_does_hydration_have_on_body_temperature> > body > heat. > 2. Go somewhere with cooler air > > People can reduce their body temperature by movingTrusted Source > <https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/recommendations.html> to an > area with a cooler external temperature. The body will lose heat by > convection. > 3. Get in cool water > > Swimming in cool water, taking a lukewarm bath, or applyingTrusted Source > <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5777660/> cold water to the > body can reduce body temperature. In these cases, body temperature will > decrease as a result of conduction. > 4. Apply cold to key points on the body > > Applying cold water or iceTrusted Source > <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459311/> to strategic points on > the body where the veins are close to the surface — such as the wrists, > neck, chest, and temples — can quickly lower the temperature of the blood > running through these veins. This allows the body to feel cooler. > 5. Move less > > The body releases heat when it moves. In hot temperatures, a person is > likely to feel less hot if they avoid heavy exercise and limit their > movement. > 6. Wear lighter, more breathable clothing > > Heat passes more easily through some fabrics than others. Natural fabrics, > such as cotton and linen, allow heat to escape from the body more easily > than synthetic fabrics, such as acrylic and nylon. > 7. Take heat regulating supplements > > Depending on the cause of high body temperature, taking a supplement may > help regulate body heat. > > A 2018 studyTrusted Source > <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5868221/> that compared > plant extracts found that evening primrose oil and black cohosh effectively > reduced the frequency and severity of hot flashes in people going through > perimenopause or menopause > <https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155651.php>. > > Black cohosh also reduced the frequency of hot flashes. > > 8. Talk to a doctor about thyroid health > > At times, high body heat may be due to an overactive thyroid > <https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/9153.php>. When this is the > case, a person might alsoTrusted Source > <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK278927/> notice other symptoms, > such as a rapid heart rate, sweating, jaundice > <https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165749.php>, and confusion. > Hot environment > > Spending time outside in very hot weather can increase a person’s body > temperature, as can being in a hot indoor environment for extended periods. > Wearing too many layers in either situation can also lead to an increase in > body temperature. > Overexposure to sun or heat > > Spending too much time in the sun can increase body heat or even lead to > heatstroke, which some people call sunstroke. > > Children and older adults are particularly at risk of heatstroke. > Dehydration from too much sun exposure can further increase body heat. > Therefore, drinking lots of fluids and resting after prolonged sun or heat > exposure is important. > What are the signs of being overheated? > > Doctors categorize overexposure to heat into three levelsTrusted Source > <https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/warning.html>: heat cramp, > heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. > > Although hard on the body, heat cramp does not require medical attention. > It tends to subside with plenty of rest and rehydration. > > The symptoms of heat cramp include: > > - high body temperature > - dizziness > - muscle pain or stiffness > > Heat exhaustion requires medical attention if the symptoms last longer > than an hour or worsen over time. > > In addition to the symptoms of heat cramp, a person may experience: > > - vomiting > - headaches <https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/73936.php> > - reduced concentration or impaired judgment > > Heatstroke is very serious and requires medical attention at a hospital. > > The symptoms of heatstroke include the symptoms of heat cramps, as well as: > > - seizures > - difficulty maintaining consciousness > - liver failure > > Exercising or moving more than usual > > When a person moves, they create energy. Heat is the body’s way of > releasing energy. But too much physical endurance can createTrusted Source > <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5198803/> too much body > heat. To reduce body heat, a person can try temporarily moving less or only > when necessary. > Perimenopause or menopause > > During perimenopause and menopause > <https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155651>, people often > experience hot flashes > <https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/hot-flash-causes> and night > sweats, which temporarily elevateTrusted Source > <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507826/> body temperature. > Medications, hormones, and recreational drugs > > Medications and other drugs can raise a person’s body temperature by > affecting heat loss or production. > > These include: > > - diuretics > - anticholinergics > - Beta-blockers <https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173068.php> > - neuroleptic drugs > - inhaled anesthetics > - succinylcholine > > These medications either impairTrusted Source > <https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jcpt.12294> the body’s > ability to lose heat by sweating or decrease the body’s ability to get rid > of excess heat. > > Some medications, hormones, and recreational drugs can also cause the body > to produce excess heat > <https://journals.lww.com/nursing/Fulltext/2008/06000/FEVER_AND_HYPERTHERMIA__LEARN_TO_BEAT_THE_HEAT.28.aspx> > because > they increase the metabolic rate. These includeTrusted Source > <https://accp1.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/jcph.1918> drugs > like MDMA and cocaine. > Being unwell > > Body temperature also increases in response to germs such as viruses and > bacteria. An increased body temperature helps the body fight off invading > illnesses, which is why a fever is often a sign of getting sick. > Thyroid storm > > A thyroid storm <https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/312442.php> is > an excess of thyroid hormone in the body. It is a life threatening > condition that requires immediate medical attention. A thyroid storm may > occur after illness, surgery, infection, or pregnancy. > > As well as a very high body temperature, symptoms of a thyroid storm > includeTrusted Source <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK278927/>: > > - rapid heartbeat > - sweating > - nausea or vomiting > - agitation > - jaundice > - abdominal pain > > Malignant hyperthermia > > Malignant hyperthermia is a genetic condition that causes > <https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/malignant-hyperthermia-a-to-z> a > person to have a severe reaction to certain medications and drugs. > > The symptoms include a rapid or irregular heartbeat, high body > temperature, and severe muscle spasms. People with this condition require > immediate medical attention. > When to see a doctor > > Anyone with a body temperature of 103ºF (39.4ºC) or higher should > immediately see their doctor. > > Caregivers should take children under 3 months of age to the doctor if > they have a rectal temperature of 100.4ºF > <https://familydoctor.org/condition/fever-in-infants-and-children/> (38ºC) > or higher. > > In children older than 3 months, a temperature of 102.2ºF (39ºC)Trusted > Source <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279455/> or a fever that > lasts longer than 24 hours requires medical attention. > > People should visit a doctor if their body heat is higher than usual and > they also have any of the following Trusted Source > <https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/air/reporting-deaths-illness/definitions-symptoms-reportable-illnesses.html#:~:text=CDC%20considers%20a%20person%20to,a%20history%20of%20feeling%20feverish.> > symptoms: > > - difficulty breathing > - irritability, drowsiness, or weakness > - a stiff neck > - light sensitivity > - vomiting > - refusing to drink or becoming dehydrated > - signs of rash or infection > > Frequently asked questions > > The following are answers to additional questions about high body > temperature. > Who is at risk of overheating? > > Certain groups are more at risk of dying as a result of excessive outdoor > heat. This includes older adults over 65, children, and people with heart > or lung problems. People from historically marginalized groups who may have > less access to means of cooling down are also more at risk > <https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/climate-change-indicators-heat-related-deaths>, > in particular non-Hispanic Black people. > How to reduce heat immediately? > > This depends on the cause of the high temperature. A person can control a > viral fever with medications such as ibuprofen (Advil). Other > health-related causes may require other treatments. A person should see a > doctor to find the underlying cause and get the best treatment. If the > cause is excessive outdoor heat, a person should > <https://www.fema.gov/blog/6-ways-stay-cool-extreme-heat> drink water, > move to a shaded area, and avoid physical activity. > Which food reduces body heat? > > To help a person stay cool in hot weather, a person should eat > <https://cops.usdoj.gov/html/dispatch/07-2019/keeping_cool.html> fresh > fruit and vegetables. Watermelons, cucumbers, and oranges are good choices > as they contain a lot of water and can help a person stay hydrated. In > addition, eating cool dairy products such as yogurt can help reduce body > heat. {MEDICAL NEWS TODAY} KR IRS 17 5 23 > > > > On Tue, 16 May 2023 at 12:03, 'venkat giri' via iyer123 < > [email protected]> wrote: > > *Respected Sir/s,* > * Weather forecast indicates very HOT & DRY weather* > 2 Week Extended Forecast in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India > ConditionsComfortPrecipitationSun > Day TemperatureWeatherFeels LikeWind HumidityChanceAmountUVSunriseSunset > Wed > 17 May 35 / 30 °C Morning clouds. 50 °C 30 km/h ↑ 73% 20% 0.1 mm 10 (Very > high) 05:43 18:27 > Thu > 18 May 35 / 30 °C Sunny. 49 °C 33 km/h ↑ 73% 0% - 10 (Very high) 05:42 > 18:27 > Fri > 19 May 35 / 29 °C Sunny. 50 °C 33 km/h ↑ 73% 0% - 10 (Very high) 05:42 > 18:28 > Sat > 20 May 35 / 30 °C Sunny. 50 °C 32 km/h ↑ 72% 3% - 10 (Very high) 05:42 > 18:28 > Sun > 21 May 35 / 30 °C Mostly sunny. 50 °C 32 km/h ↑ 70% 0% - 10 (Very high) > 05:42 18:28 > Mon > 22 May 35 / 29 °C Sunny. 49 °C 33 km/h ↑ 70% 0% - 10 (Very high) 05:42 > 18:29 > Tue > 23 May 36 / 29 °C Sunny. 47 °C 31 km/h ↑ 65% 0% - 10 (Very high) 05:42 > 18:29 > Wed > 24 May 36 / 29 °C Sunny. 41 °C 24 km/h ↑ 50% 5% - 10 (Very high) 05:41 > 18:29 > Thu > 25 May 37 / 29 °C Scattered clouds. 44 °C 23 km/h ↑ 53% 5% - 10 (Very > high) 05:41 18:29 > Fri > 26 May 37 / 30 °C Afternoon clouds. 44 °C 24 km/h ↑ 54% 6% - 7 (High) > 05:41 18:30 > Sat > 27 May 37 / 30 °C Partly cloudy. 39 °C 10 km/h ↑ 42% 6% - 7 (High) 05:41 > 18:30 > Sun > 28 May 37 / 30 °C Scattered clouds. 41 °C 18 km/h ↑ 47% 6% - 10 (Very > high) 05:41 18:30 > Mon > 29 May 37 / 30 °C Mostly cloudy. 40 °C 16 km/h ↑ 43% 6% - 3 (Moderate) > 05:41 18:31 > Tue > 30 May 37 / 30 °C Scattered clouds. 42 °C 20 km/h ↑ 48% 6% - 10 (Very > high) 05:41 18:31 > Wed > 31 May 37 / 30 °C Scattered clouds. 41 °C 19 km/h ↑ 46% 6% - 7 (High) > 05:41 18:31 > * Updated Tuesday, 16 May 2023 20:52:40 Chennai time - Weather by > CustomWeather, © 2023 > Commandments /Precautions to be observed > *Heat wave danger* > > *Get ready for the next heat wave* between 40 and 45 °C. Always drink > room temperature water slowly. > Avoid drinking cold or ice water! > > At present, India, Sri Lanka and other countries are experiencing a > "Heat Wave." > > *These are the do's and don'ts:* > > 1. *Doctors advise *not to drink water* that is too cold when the > temperature reaches 40°C *as our small blood vessels may burst**.** > > According to reports, a friend of a doctor came home on a hot day - he > was sweating profusely, trying to cool down - and he immediately washed his > feet in cold water... Suddenly, he collapsed and was taken to the hospital. > > 2. When the outdoor temperature reaches 38°C, when one gets back home, > don't drink cold water, *but drink warm water s.l.o.w.l..y.* > Do not wash the hands or feet immediately if they are exposed to the hot > sun. *Wait at least half an hour before washing or showering.* > 3. Someone wanted to escape the heat and immediately took a shower. After > showering, the man was taken to the hospital with a stiff jaw and suffered > a stroke. > > *KINDLY NOTE :* > During the hotter months or if one is very tired, *avoid drinking > water that is too cold right away, as it can cause the veins or blood > vessels to narrow, which can lead to a stroke.* > ------ > Regards > V.Sridharan > Trichy > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "iyer123" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/853528935.2153780.1684263823847%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/853528935.2153780.1684263823847%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Thatha_Patty" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CAL5XZopJnP64Ha%2BDdQf0fFLEx5F9h-xEeyMJ3AgAcrHL6_fmuA%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CAL5XZopJnP64Ha%2BDdQf0fFLEx5F9h-xEeyMJ3AgAcrHL6_fmuA%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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