Heat Stroke

Created by: Guruji Murugan Chillayah.
Published: 14 June 2016 (Tue)
Last Updated: 29 June 2024 04:30 AM (GMT+8)

Heat Stroke Treatment

Heat Stroke:

• A heat stroke may occur when a person stays under the sun for a long time • Usual body temperature is 98.6°F, in an heat stroke it rises to 104°F • Children and outdoor labourers are the most susceptible to this condition Symptoms to look for:

• Unconsciousness • Dizziness • Hallucination • Skin becomes: o Hot o Dry o Flushed Causes:

• Staying for long in high temperature and humid areas • Excessive exercising • Wearing excessive warm clothing • Consumption of alcohol • Malfunctioning of sweat glands o This reduces the body's ability to manage body temperature Natural home remedy using mango, cumin seeds, salt, sugar and mint leaves:

1. Take 6 raw mangoes 2. Boil them in 1 L water for 15 min 3. Peel and de-seed them, separate the mango pulp 4. Mix the pulp in 250 ml water 5. Add 1 tsp cumin seed powder 6. Add 1 tsp salt 7. Add 2 tbsp sugar 8. Add 2 tsp crushed mint leaves 8. Mix well 9. Store this in the refrigerator 10. Have this cold drink 2 times a day Natural home remedy using milk, almonds and rose petals:

1. Take 1 glass cold milk 2. Crush 4-5 almonds 3. Crush 5-7 dried rose petals 4. Add 2 tsp of crushed almonds to the milk 5. Add 2 tsp crushed rose petals 6. Mix well 7. Drink this when thirsty Tips:

• Massage coconut oil on the scalp to normalise the body temperature • Have buttermilk 3 times a day, to make buttermilk: 1. Mix 2 tbsp of curd in 1 glass of water 2. Add salt to taste 3. This will keep the body cool during summers • Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water or low sugar sports drinks every day • Avoid coffee, tea and aerated drinks • Consume fruits and vegetables with high water content like: o Lettuce o Watermelon o Broccoli o Apples

NOTE : The intention of this article is only for information. It is not a substitute to any other standard medical diagnosis. For proper treatment, always consult a qualified Ayurvedic physician.