Keep Your Cool All Summer Long
By Sasha Pirrie - Vice President of Sales, Logomark
When thinking of summer, we usually picture relaxing days lounging on the beach, entertaining BBQs with good friends and family, and sipping on delicious cold drinks. But the hot weather can also have some unfavorable aspects, especially when intense heat and humidity make it impossible to sit comfortably – let alone sleep well at night.
While one solution would be to always remain within the comfortable confines of a climate-controlled environment, that’s unfortunately unrealistic and restrictive—so instead here are five clever and cost-effective ways to stay cool this summer both indoors and out.
1. Get smart about hydration
Hydration helps your body move blood to the surface more efficiently, allowing you to sweat and cool down. So drink up! If water’s not your thing, try infusing it with fruit or tea (try Logomark’s PET bottle with flip spout, infuser and filter – KW2352!). In fact, chrysanthemum tea is often consumed to lower body temperature, and has even been found to soothe heat rash.
Hydrating before going to bed is particularly important as tossing and turning and sweating at night can result in dehydration. But eight ounces will do the trick, unless you want a 3 a.m. bathroom run!
2. Breath like a yogi
If you ever feel like you’re overheating, try a few minutes of yogic breathing. Curl your tongue by pulling both sides upward toward the middle, then breathe in through your mouth. Hold your breath, and slowly exhale through your nose. Repeat five to 10 times – and you’ll feel your body temperature going down. You could even do this lying down on Logomark’s PVC yoga mat – GR6510!
3. Focus on the pressure points
One solution to lower body temperature is to apply an ice pack or a bottle with ice-cold water on specific points on your body: namely your ankles, wrists and behind the knees. This works to cool you down because these areas contain pulse points (places where you can feel your pulse because your blood vessels are close to the surface of your skin). Try Logomark’s Ice II Large Cooling Wrap – VL2705!
4. Eat spicy foods
Professor of food science at Penn State University Luke LaBorde explains that eating spicy food increases blood circulation and makes you sweat, so you’ll feel cooler as the sweat dries. Additionally, Dr. Oz assures that the capsaicin in hot peppers encourages your body to sweat more without raising your body temperature – so you don’t have to worry about feeling hotter! Want to bring your spicy foods with you on the go? – Logomark’s Lunch Box is the perfect solution – VR3205!
5. Sleep like an Egyptian
If you find yourself having trouble falling asleep at night because of the heat, you can try what’s called the “Egyptian method.” Dampen a sheet or towel in cool water and use it as a blanket. It’s recommended to lay the damp sheets on top of a dry towel to avoid soaking the mattress.
If wet sheets aren’t your bag, you can instead place dry sheets and pillowcases in the freezer for a few hours, then make up the bed just before you to sleep for some cool bedtime comfort. Or you could always just opt for a lighter blanket, like Logomark’s All Occasion blanket – GR5102!
Problem: Extreme heat and humidity can dampen your summertime fun with intense discomfort and irritability – and blasting the AC is not always the most realistic or cost-effective solution.
Solution: Gird yourself with the knowledge of some easy low-cost methods to beat the summer heat and stay comfortable and happy.
About Logomark: Founded in 1993, Logomark is a premier supplier of personalized gift and promotional products for the North American and global advertising specialty market. The company is a certified member of the Quality Certification Alliance, ensuring standards that deliver the highest levels of product safety. Providing more than 3,000 top-quality products in diverse categories, Logomark persistently reinvents the promotional products industry exceptional product selections, innovative solutions and unequaled customer support. Logomark features a complete line of products, an easy-to-use mobile app, and an award-winning website. For more information on the company’s broad line of quality promotional products, please call 800-789-4438 or visit www.logomark.com.