Stay Cool and Healthy This Summer–Hot Tips!!

Climate change is causing global warming, and we are at risk for its effects on our health.

We must be prepared when we are outside to prevent heat related illness.

Heat exposure can also affect the immune system, the cardiovascular system, and cause inflammation and gastrointestinal symptoms (1).

Please refer to my earlier Newsletter for important tips to prevent Heat Related Illness: Dr. Baron’s Tips to Prevent Heat Related Illness.

Here are 5 More Strategies to Beat the Heat:

💧Hydration: Add a pinch of sea salt and a splash of lemon or coconut water to boost electrolytes naturally—especially if you’re sweating more than usual (2).
🥗 Eat Cooling Foods: Cucumber, watermelon, mint, and leafy greens help cool the body and support detox pathways. (3)
🌞 Protect Your Cells from Oxidative Stress with antioxidant foods such as with organic berries and watermelon, and Sockeye salmon, which is rich in astaxanthin, which supports mitochondrial function (3, 4, 5, 6, 7).
🌬️ Time Your Physical Activity: Exercise early or late in the day when it’s cooler.
🧠 Calm your nervous system with breathwork, hydration, and being in a cool comfortable environment after exposure.

Stay well and stay cool,

Dr. Jill

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📚 References

1. https://newsroom.heart.org/news/heat-exposure-may-increase-inflammation-and-impair-the-immune-system

2. Kuberski T, Roberts A, Linehan B, Bryden RN, Teburae M. Coconut water as a rehydration fluid. N Z Med J. 1979 Aug 8;90(641):98-100. PMID:290921.

3. Manivannan A, Lee ES, Han K, Lee HE, Kim DS. Versatile Nutraceutical Potentials of Watermelon-A Modest Fruit Loaded with Pharmaceutically Valuable Phytochemicals. Molecules. 2020 Nov 11;25(22):5258.

4. Blueberries in focus: Exploring the phytochemical potentials and therapeutic applications. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research,Volume 18, 2024, 101300, ISSN 2666-1543.

5. Yu T, Dohl J, Chen Y, Gasier HG, Deuster PA. Astaxanthin but not quercetin preserves mitochondrial integrity and function, ameliorates oxidative stress, and reduces heat-induced skeletal muscle injury. J Cell Physiol. 2019 Aug;234(8):13292-13302.

6. Nishida Y, Nawaz A, Hecht K, Tobe K. Astaxanthin as a Novel Mitochondrial Regulator: A New Aspect of Carotenoids, beyond Antioxidants. Nutrients. 2021 Dec 27;14(1):107.

7. https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Astaxanthin-levels-mg-kg-flesh-of-wild-and-farmed-salmonids-20_fig1_259630199

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