It has been forecast by the Korea Meteorological Administration that the sweltering heat will continue across the nation this month. We should be ready to prepare for an unprecedented tiresome summer. Our bodies are designed to function properly within a specific temperature range and once outside this range, we can face problems. This article discusses the challenges presented by hot weather and how to cope with them.

 Sunburn

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When you need quick relief there is nothing better than cucumber. Cucumbers are rich in natural botanical compounds that have both antioxidant and analgesic properties. Wash them and then chill them in the refrigerator. Next, slice them thinly so they can stick onto your body. Place them on your burns for a while and later your burns will be relieved. The juice of a raw potato can also help relieve sunburn pain and heal a small affected area of your skin. To use this homemade remedy, simply cut a raw potato in half. Gently rub the juice onto the sun burnt area and let the juice take effect.

Heat Rash

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Heat rashes occur when there is excessive sweating due to the heat. The sweat glands get blocked and as a result the sweat is trapped in the skin. To relieve heat rash, keep an ice pack available all summer long.  In the event of heat rash, apply it to the itchy, swollen areas of your skin every few hours to cool yourself down. You should also watch what you wear. Clothing that is too tight and made from materials like nylon will cause your body to sweat more, and is the main reason you get a heat rash in the first place. Wearing loose, cotton clothing will keep you much cooler and prevent your heat rash from worsening.

Blisters

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For all of their strappy and colorful cuteness, summer sandals have one major downside: blisters. When temperatures heat up, your feet swell and sweat which causes friction with your shoes. Small, unbroken blisters can occur. A blood blister can even form usually on your heals or toes. At first, do not try to break the blister, just leave it alone, and make sure your shoes fit you properly. If you keep walking, cover the area with moleskin, zinc oxide tape, or a bandage. If you want to pop and drain it, start by sterilizing a needle with alcohol or boiling water and then cover it with bandages.

Swimmer’s Ear

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Prolonged exposure to water while swimming can cause water to get trapped in the ear canal and can make the outer ear susceptible to infection. Swimmer’s ear often occurs in summer when people enjoy swimming in the sea or rivers on mountains. This is caused by water remaining in the ear after you have been swimming. A moist environment is created that is ideal for bacteria to grow. Putting a cotton swab, your fingers or other objects into your ear to try to release this water can make your swimmer's ear worse by irritating the skin lining in the ear canal. First of all, try to avoid allowing water in your ears when you swim. If you feel as though there is water in your ear or you can hear water swishing around in the ear, shake your head in the direction of the ear that is affected to try to dislodge this excess moisture. Next, set the hair dryer's temperature on a warm setting, and move it slowly back and forth. The warm air will evaporate any water trapped in the ear canal. Never put a hair dryer close to the ear or blow air directly into the ear.