Modern PNW Summers
Some tips for our modern summers in the Pacific NW:
1. Avoid the stress of last minute crises by having your A.C. unit(s) and air purifiers ready ahead of time. Keep your masks for smoke season.
2. Hydrate. A lot. I like cool hibiscus and rosehip herbal teas, electrolyte powders and Recharge, (the health food version of Gatorade, available at PCC).
3. Ice cream, cold foods and drinks are very tempting in hot weather. Know they are still not good for you.
4. On hot days, exercise in the morning, inside or on the water. Sun hats and shirts are preferable to sunscreen. I like topical aloe vera gel for sunburns.
5. If early sunrises cause you to wake up earlier than usual, try going to bed earlier and/or taking a short siesta before 3pm.
And most important, get outside and have some fun!
