Body Heat | |
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Directed by | Lawrence Kasdan |
Produced by | Fred T. Gallo Robert Grand George Lucas(uncredited) |
Written by | Lawrence Kasdan |
Starring | William Hurt Kathleen Turner Richard Crenna |
Music by | John Barry |
Cinematography | Richard H. Kline |
Edited by | Carol Littleton |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release date | August 28, 1981 (US) |
113 minutes | |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $9 million[1] |
Box office | $24 million[2] |
Body Heat is a 1981 American neo-noirerotic thriller film written and directed by Lawrence Kasdan. It stars William Hurt, Kathleen Turner and Richard Crenna, and features Ted Danson, J. A. Preston, and Mickey Rourke. The film was inspired by Double Indemnity.[3]
The film launched Turner's career--Empire magazine cited the film in 1995 when it named her one of the '100 Sexiest Stars in Film History'.[4]The New York Times wrote in 2005 that, propelled by her 'jaw-dropping movie debut [in] Body Heat .. she built a career on adventurousness and frank sexuality born of robust physicality.'[5]
The film was the directorial debut of Kasdan, screenwriter of The Empire Strikes Back and Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Plot[edit]
During a particularly intense Florida heatwave, inept local lawyer Ned Racine (William Hurt) begins an affair with Matty (Kathleen Turner), the wife of wealthy businessman, Edmund Walker (Richard Crenna). One night Ned arrives at the Walker mansion and playfully propositions a woman who he mistakenly thinks is Matty. The woman is Mary Ann Simpson (Kim Zimmer), Matty's visiting high school friend. Soon after, Matty tells Ned she wants to divorce Edmund, but their prenuptial agreement would leave her with little money. Eventually Ned suggests murdering Edmund so Matty can inherit his wealth. He consults a shady former client, Teddy Lewis (Mickey Rourke), an expert on incendiary devices, who supplies Ned with a bomb while strongly encouraging him to abandon whatever he is scheming.
Ned, aided by Matty, kills Edmund and moves the body to an abandoned building connected to Edmund's business interests. Ned detonates the bomb to look like Edmund died during a botched arson job. Soon after, Edmund's lawyer contacts Ned about a new will that Racine supposedly drafted for Edmund and was witnessed by Mary Ann Simpson. The new will was improperly prepared, making it null and void, resulting in Matty inheriting Edmund's entire fortune while disinheriting his surviving blood relatives. Matty later reveals to Ned that she forged the will, knowing it would be nullified.
Two of Ned's friends, assistant deputy prosecutor Peter Lowenstein (Ted Danson), and police detective Oscar Grace (J.A. Preston), begin to suspect that Ned is involved in Edmund's death. They inform Ned that Edmund's eyeglasses, which he always wore, are missing. Mary Ann Simpson has also disappeared. Nervous over the mounting evidence implicating him, and questioning Matty's loyalty, Ned happens upon a lawyer who once sued him over a mishandled legal case. The lawyer says that to make amends, he recommended Ned to Matty Walker, and admits he told her about Ned's modest legal skills.
Lowenstein informs Ned that on the night of the murder, hotel phone records show that repeated calls to Ned's room went unanswered, thereby weakening his alibi. Teddy tells Ned about a woman wanting another incendiary device, and that he showed her how to booby trap a door. Matty calls Ned and says Edmund's glasses are in the Walker estate boathouse. Ned arrives later that night and spots a long twisted wire attached to the door. When Matty arrives, Ned asks her to retrieve the glasses. Matty walks toward the boathouse and disappears from view; the boathouse explodes. A body found inside is identified through dental records as Matty Walker (née Tyler).
Now in prison, Ned, having realized Matty duped him, tries to convince Grace that she is still alive. He lays out for him the scenario that the woman he knew as 'Matty' assumed the real Matty Tyler's identity in order to marry and murder Edmund for his money. The 'Mary Ann Simpson' that Ned met had discovered the scheme and was blackmailing Matty, only to also be murdered. Had Ned been killed in the boathouse explosion, the police would have found both suspects' bodies. Ned obtains a copy of Matty's high school yearbook. In it are photos of Mary Ann Simpson and Matty Tyler, confirming his suspicion that Mary Ann assumed Matty's identity, eventually becoming Matty Walker. Below Mary Ann's is the nickname 'The Vamp' and 'Ambition—To be rich and live in an exotic land'.
The real Mary Ann (Matty) is last seen wearing a nonchalant facial expression, while lounging on a tropical beach, alongside a Brazilian Portuguese-speaking man.
Cast[edit]
- William Hurt as Ned Racine
- Kathleen Turner as Matty Tyler Walker
- Richard Crenna as Edmund Walker
- Ted Danson as Peter Lowenstein
- J. A. Preston as Oscar Grace
- Mickey Rourke as Teddy Lewis
- Kim Zimmer as Mary Ann Simpson
- Jane Hallaren as Stella
- Lanna Saunders as Roz Kraft
- Carola McGuinness as Heather Kraft
- Michael Ryan as Miles Hardin
Production[edit]
Kasdan 'wanted this film to have the intricate structure of a dream, the density of a good novel, and the texture of recognizable people in extraordinary circumstances.'[6]
A substantial portion of the film was shot in east-central Palm Beach County, Florida, including downtown Lake Worth and in the oceanside enclave of Manalapan. Additional scenes were shot on Hollywood Beach, Florida, such as the scene set in a band shell.
There was originally more graphic and extensive sex scene footage, but this was only shown in an early premier, including in West Palm Beach, the area it was filmed, and was, apparently, edited out for wider distribution. In an interview, Body Heat film editor Carol Littleton says, 'Obviously, there was more graphic footage. But we felt that less was more.'
Music[edit]
Inbox repair tool download outlook 2007. In late 1980, Lawrence Kasdan met with four composers whose works he had admired, but only John Barry told him of ideas which were close to the director's own. 10 demos were recorded on March 31 and Barry wrote the whole score during April and early May 1981. The composer provided several themes and leitmotifs—the most memorable was 'Main Theme', heard during the main titles and representing Matty.[7]
Barry worked closely with recording sessions engineer Dan Wallin to mix the soundtrack album, but for several reasons J.S Lasher (who produced the limited-edition LP and CD) remixed multitracks himself without Barry's or Wallin's participation.[8]
J.S Lasher's album was released several times: as a 45 RPM (Southern Cross LXSE 1.002) in 1983 and as a CD (Label X LXCD 2) in 1989. Both editions also included 'Ladd Company Logo' composed and conducted by John Williams.
In 1998, Varèse Sarabande released a re-recording by Joel McNeely and the London Symphony Orchestra. This CD contains several new tracks (versus J.S Lasher's editions), but still was not complete.
In August 2012, Film Score Monthly released a definitive two-disc edition: complete score with alternate, unused and source cues on disc 1 and original, Barry-authorized album and theme demos on disc 2.[9]
Reception[edit]
Body Heat was a commercial success. Produced on a budget of $9 million, it grossed $24 million at the domestic box office.[2]
Upon its release, Richard Corliss wrote 'Body Heat has more narrative drive, character congestion and sense of place than any original screenplay since Chinatown, yet it leaves room for some splendid young actors to breathe, to collaborate in creating the film's texture'; it is 'full of meaty characters and pungent performances—Ted Danson as a tap-dancing prosecutor, J.A. Preston as a dogged detective, and especially Mickey Rourke as a savvy young ex-con who looks and acts as if he could be Ned's sleazier twin brother.'[6]Variety magazine wrote 'Body Heat is an engrossing, mightily stylish meller [melodrama] in which sex and crime walk hand-in-hand down the path to tragedy, just like in the old days. Working in the imposing shadow of the late James M. Cain, screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan makes an impressively confident directorial debut'.[10]Roger Ebert included the film on his '10 Best List' for the year.[11]
Janet Maslin wrote that Body Heat was 'skillfully, though slavishly, derived' from 1940s film noir classics; she stated that, 'Mr. Hurt does a wonderful job of bringing Ned to life' but was not impressed by Miss Turner:
Sex is all-important to Body Heat, as its title may indicate. And beyond that there isn't much to move the story along or to draw these characters together. A great deal of the distance between [Ned and Matty] can be attributed to the performance of Miss Turner, who looks like the quintessential forties siren, but sounds like the soap-opera actress she is. Miss Turner keeps her chin high in the air, speaks in a perfect monotone, and never seems to move from the position in which Mr. Kasdan has left her.[12]
Pauline Kael dismissed the film, citing its 'insinuating, hotted-up dialogue that it would be fun to hoot at if only the hushed, sleepwalking manner of the film didn't make you cringe or yawn'.[13] Ebert responded to Kael's negative review when he added the film to his 'Great Movies' list:
Yes, Lawrence Kasdan's Body Heat (1981) is aware of the films that inspired it—especially Billy Wilder's Double Indemnity (1944). But it has a power that transcends its sources. It exploits the personal style of its stars to insinuate itself; Kael is unfair to Turner, who in her debut role played a woman so sexually confident that we can believe her lover (William Hurt) could be dazed into doing almost anything for her. The moment we believe that, the movie stops being an exercise and starts working.[3]
In a home video review for Turner Classic Movies, Glenn Erickson called it 'arguably the first conscious Neo Noir'; he wrote 'Too often described as a quickie remake of Double Indemnity, Body Heat is more detailed in structure and more pessimistic about human nature. The noir hero for the Reagan years is ..more like the self-defeating Al Roberts of Edgar Ulmer's Detour'.[14]Body Heat received mostly positive reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a 97% approval rating, based on 39 reviews, and an average rating of 8/10. The site's consensus states, 'Classic film noir gets a steamy, '80s update with Body Heat.'[15]
The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists:
- 2001: AFI's 100 Years..100 Thrills – No. 92[16]
- 2002: AFI's 100 Years..100 Passions – No. 94[17]
- 2005: AFI's 100 Years..100 Movie Quotes:
- Matty Walker: 'You aren't too bright. I like that in a man.' – Nominated[18]
- 2005: AFI's 100 Years of Film Scores – Nominated[19]
Home media[edit]
Warner Bros. released a 25th anniversary Deluxe Edition DVD of Body Heat, including a documentary about the film by Laurent Bouzereau, a 'number of rightfully deleted scenes',[14] and a trailer.
References[edit]
Notes
- ^Spy (Nov 1988). The Unstoppables. New York, New York: Sussex Publishers, LLC. p. 94. ISSN0890-1759.
- ^ abBox Office Information for Body Heat.Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
- ^ abEbert, Roger (1997-07-20). 'Body Heat (1981)'. rogerebert.com. Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ^'Empire Magazine's 100 Sexiest Movie Stars (1995)'AmIAnnoying.com
- ^Green, Jesse (March 20, 2005). 'Kathleen Turner Meets Her Monster'. The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
- ^ abCorliss, Richard (August 24, 1981). 'Torrid Movie, Hot New Star'. Time. Archived from the original on 2006-09-08. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
- ^Jon Burlingame, liner notes from Film Score Monthly'sBody Heat CD (FSM Vol. 15, No. 4, pp. 4, 6-7)
- ^Jon Burlingame, liner notes from Film Score Monthly'sBody Heat CD (FSM Vol. 15, No. 4, pp. 13-14)
- ^'Body Heat'. Film Score Monthly. Retrieved October 20, 2012.
- ^'Body Heat'. Variety. December 31, 1980. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
- ^Ebert, Roger (December 15, 2004). 'Ebert's 10 Best Lists: 1967-present'. rogerebert.com. Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on 2006-09-08. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
- ^Maslin, Janet (August 28, 1981). 'Body Heat'. The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
- ^'An appeal powered by steam'. Los Angeles Times. December 9, 2005. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
- ^ abErickson, Glenn (2006). 'Body Heat (Special Edition): Home Video Review'. Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
- ^'Body Heat'. Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ^'AFI's 100 Years..100 Thrills'(PDF). American Film Institute. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
- ^'AFI's 100 Years..100 Passions'(PDF). American Film Institute. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
- ^'AFI's 100 Years..100 Movie Quotes Nominees'(PDF). Retrieved 2016-08-20.
- ^'AFI's 100 Years of Film Scores Nominees'(PDF). Retrieved 2016-08-20.
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Heat stress is a situation where the body absorbs too much heat, leading to stress, illness, or even death. This occurs when the body is not able to cool itself enough to keep its temperature within the normal range of 36.5-37.5 °C (97.7-99.5 °F).
The body normally cools off by sweating, but sometimes sweating is not sufficient and the temperature keeps rising. Thus, if the body is exposed to and gains greater heat than it can dissipate, its temperature control mechanism starts to fall under pressure.
This can be detrimental to the normal functioning of the body by disrupting its normal metabolism and chemical balance.
AdvertisementsContentsCauses of Heat Stress
- Residing in places with a tropical climate where your body is regularly exposed to high temperatures, especially during the summer months.
- Continued sun exposure or strenuous physical activity in work environments with unfavorable heat conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and lack of air conditioning can make you prone to heat stress.
- Prolonged inflammatory illnesses, such as infections, often result in fever, which is a direct manifestation of heat stress in the body.
- A hormonal imbalance instigated by a thyroid disorder called hypothyroidism leads to increased metabolic activity in the body. The direct fallout of this is increased body heat.
- Loading up on spicy, greasy, and fatty foods as well as a high-protein diet can contribute towards increased body heat. The same holds true for caffeinated or alcoholic beverages.
- Strenuous workouts, laborious work, or any other form of physical exertion can cause your body temperature to rise on account of the stimulated muscle activity and related blood circulation.
- Staying in crowded and confined spaces for too long can lead to heat stress.
- Having certain medical conditions such as arthritis, leukemia, and neurological disorders can have a bearing on the temperature of your body.
- Medications such as antibiotics, opioids, and antihistamines affect the body’s temperature as well.
- Dehydration results in reduced sweating, which is the body’s way to cool itself down. Thus, if you are dehydrated, you will find it difficult to maintain a normal body temperature.
- Wearing synthetic clothes that cling to the skin and often trap moisture, making it harder for the skin to breathe. This is especially worse if they are tight fitting as well, making you increasingly susceptible to high body heat.(1)
Signs and Symptoms of Heat Stress
Some of the characteristic symptoms of heat stress are:
- Generalized weakness and lethargy
- Dizziness
- A headache
- Nausea
- Muscle cramps
- Excessive sweating
- An erratic pulse rate going from faint to rapid
- Goosebumps in the skin which is cool and damp to touch, when exposed to heat
- Rapid heartbeat
- An accompanying spell of dehydration
Dealing with Increased Body Heat at Home
Here are some home remedies to reduce body heat.
1. Cool Water Provides Instant Relief
Cool water is the instant go-to remedy for any heat-related episode. It is the cheapest, easiest, and quickest way to bring down the body temperature as well as to help the body recover from the side effects of high temperature.(3)(4)
Drink enough water throughout the day to replenish fluids lost through sweating.
- As soon as you notice an increase in body temperature, drink a tall glass of cool water. Then, sip some cool water every 15 minutes. This will help prevent dehydration, which can worsen your condition.
- Another option is to add ice cubes to a foot tub filled with cool water. Immerse your feet in the bucket for 15 to 20 minutes.
- You can also enjoy a cool bath to reduce body heat.
2. Drink Coconut Water
Coconut water is another effective remedy to help treat heat exhaustion. Its electrolyte composition is excellent for rehydrating the body. Plus, it is loaded with nutrients that help lift your energy levels.
A 2016 study published in the Journal of Natural Sciences Research found coconut water to be suitable and beneficial as an energy drink for workers exposed to prolonged heat as it helps replenish the ion electrolytes in the body.(5)
AdvertisementsAnother 2014 study published in Motriz explained the benefits of drinking coconut water before an intense physical activity in the heat. It amplifies the capacity to put in much more effort and with much less exhaustion, is retained by the body far longer than plain water or any other flavored drink.(6)
Drink a glass of tender coconut water a few times daily.
3. Sip on a Mild Lemon Drink
Regular use of lemon can keep the body cool and prevent heat-related illnesses.
The high vitamin C in lemon can help lower body temperature. It also hydrates and oxygenates the body to keep you feeling energized and refreshed during the endlessly hot summer days.
A 2016 study published in the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition found that administering a diet rich in lemon verbena and vitamin C to heat-stressed broilers had a mitigating effect on their elevated body temperature.(7)
Advertisements- Squeeze the juice from ½ lemon into a glass of water.
- Add 1 teaspoon of honey and a pinch of salt to it.
- Drink about 3 glasses of this refreshing drink a day.
4. Take Peppermint Bath
Owing to its menthol content, peppermint has come to be regarded as a natural cooling agent. It is a versatile ingredient that can be added to an array of dishes, consumed as part of a hot or cold tea, and used as an aromatic and soothing addition to therapeutic baths. Each of these peppermint applications is an effective remedy to reduce body heat.
Furthermore, peppermint also helps relieve other symptoms such as nausea and headache.
A 2015 study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports found that that L‐menthol application either before or toward the end of exercise induces cool sensations in the body, consequently alleviating the thermal discomfort.(8)
Another 2016 study published in the Indian Journal of Applied Medical Science showed that supplementation of peppermint powder in the diet of broiler chickens improved oxidative stability, performance, body temperature regulation, and carcass and internal organ weights.(9)
- Simmer a few ounces of fresh peppermint leaves in a pot of boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain out the leaves and allow the water to cool. Add this water to a bathtub filled with the cool bath water and soak in it for at least 20 minutes. You can also prepare a peppermint bath by adding a few drops of peppermint essential oil to cool bath water.
- Alternatively, Steep 1 teaspoon of fresh or dried peppermint leaves in 1 cup of hot water. Strain and sweeten the tea with a little raw honey. Cool it in the refrigerator and enjoy your cool peppermint tea a few times a day.
5. Consume Watermelon
Because watermelon is mostly made up of water, it is especially effective as a hydrating agent and in bringing down elevated body temperature. A potent detoxifier, this fruit helps remove harmful toxins from the body, which can contribute to body heat.
AdvertisementsSafeguard your body against the adverse effects of a particularly scorching summer by eating watermelon regularly.(10)(11)
- Eat a few slices of watermelon, or combine it with some cold milk and sugar to make a refreshing drink.
- You can also mix cubes of watermelon with cucumber and muskmelon. Then, drizzle a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar over it to make a healthy salad.
6. Aloe Vera can be Beneficial
The cathartic properties of aloe vera are multifold, one being its ability to combat excessive body heat. All thanks to its soothing and cooling properties, the wonder gel derived from the aloe vera plant can help maintain normal body temperature.(12)(13)(14)
To make it all the more satisfying and balmy, store it in the refrigerator before application.
- Extract fresh aloe vera gel from an aloe leaf and rub it over your body. Leave it on for at least 20 minutes, and then take a cold bath. Repeat as needed.
- You can also drink a glass of homemade aloe vera juice prepared with up to 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel.
7. A Glass of Buttermilk
Buttermilk is an Ayurvedic favorite for combating heat stress, due to its probiotic-rich and heavy-duty vitamin and mineral content.
This lethal composition makes buttermilk a tonic that replenishes the body by making up for the fluids and nutrients lost due to excessive perspiration as well as by improving metabolism.
It can also be beneficial for women who suffer from hot flashes
A 2018 study published in Industrial Health found that buttermilk exhibits a protective effect on hormonal stress and mitigates the heat strain in well-nourished subjects.(15)
- Add a glass of buttermilk to your breakfast during summer months to keep your body cool throughout the day.
- You can even fix up a buttermilk alternative at home by mixing ½ cup of thick yogurt with some water and adding a pinch of salt to it. Enjoy this homemade buttermilk twice daily.
8. Reap the Benefits of Coriander
Coriander, also known as Chinese parsley, is effective in regulating body heat, especially during the summer months.
There’s a whole variety of preparations that can put this leafy green herb to good use, which only works to make your food and drinks more appetizing to the nose, eyes, and taste buds.
What’s more is that coriander boasts a whole list of nutrients that make it a great value addition to any meal.
A 2014 study published in the Journal of Advanced Veterinary Research found that coriander seeds alleviated the negative effect of heat stress and improved overall behavior and performance in broiler during the summer seasons in Egypt.(16)
- Fresh coriander juice protects the body against sunstroke. Also, when consumed on an empty stomach, this health-giving potion helps detoxify the body.
- Alternatively, clean and chop coriander leaves. Heat water in a vessel over medium flame, add the coriander leaves and let it boil for 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the stove and let it cool. Strain the coriander water, add lemon and salt, mix well, and enjoy!
- Coriander chutney is also a popular side dish which can be prepared by grinding and mixing mint and coriander leaves to form a paste, and adding lemon juice for the extra zing.
9. Dress Accordingly
Shield your skin from sunburn by slathering copious amounts of sunscreen on it with an SPF of at least 15 and reapplying it every 2 hours, more so if you are going for a swim or are prone to over-perspiration in general.
Summer accessories such as a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses are also recommended every time you step out in the sun for long periods. A parasol or umbrella can also help safeguard you against the dizzying glare and heat of the summer sun.
Strip away any extra or unwanted layer of clothing that you might have on, and keep yourself as light as possible. Try to stick to an understated color palate for your summer wardrobe, with a lot of whites, pastels, and other subtle shades that reflect sunlight.
The best fit for clothes to wear during summer is loose. Baggy, easy-fitting clothes made from feathery fabrics such as cotton, linen, or silk are ideal to beat the body heat. Semi-synthetics such as rayon and modal also provide a suitable alternative for combating the rising temperatures.
Immediate Treatment for Heat Stress
Because heat stress can rapidly escalate to a life-threatening heat stroke if not attended to in a timely and appropriate manner, one must not take it lightly and always be prepared for any medical emergency.
One of the foremost precautionary measures is to know the difference between heat stress and a heat stroke.
If you detect any of the following red flags in an individual suffering from heat stress, it would suggest that the condition has escalated to a heat stroke and requires urgent medical assistance:
- A core body temperature of 104 °F or above
- Rapid heart rate
- Rapid breathing
- Flushed, hot skin
- Nausea and vomiting
- A headache
- Confusion or agitation
- Slurred speech
- Seizures
- Loss of consciousness or coma
Follow these steps while waiting for emergency personnel:
- Transfer the individual out of the heat and to a cooler place.
- Remove the clothing to allow the body to cool down faster.
- Position the person on his or her side to minimize aspiration.
- Plunge the individual in cold water or apply cold, damp cloths or ice packs to the person’s neck, armpit, and groin areas, where large blood vessels are located to lower the body temperature. Fanning the person continuously is also recommended.
- Continue this until the body temperature drops to 101 °F to 102 °F (38.4 °C to 39 °C).
- Abstain from administering any fluids to the person if his/her consciousness seems compromised or altered. If the person is alert or responsive and asks for water, give small sips of the fluid.
- Because aspirin and acetaminophen do not have any cooling effect on the body, its best to avoid them in this situation.
Heat stroke can end up ravaging multiple organs in the body, including the brain, liver, kidneys, and muscles (muscle breakdown or rhabdomyolysis). Delay in treatment can also render the affected individuals with permanent neurological damage and can even be fatal.
If the symptoms are mild, you can try home remedies. There are several easy yet effective methods to address this problem.
Preventing Heat Stress
- Follow the mantra of “less sun, more shade” when the heat outside gets unbearable. Spend as much time indoors as possible, venting the heat away in front of an air conditioner, cooler, or fan.
- Don’t sit or leave anyone else, especially children, the elderly, and pets, in a parked car for too long. Even if the car is parked under a shade or the temperature seems milder than usual, sitting in a parked car can be dangerous and even fatal as cars themselves tend to heat up to high degrees.
- Don’t subject your body to sudden and drastic alterations in temperature. If you spent most of your time in air-conditioned spaces, allow your body to acclimatize to the hot weather conditions by gradually increasing the time spent in the heat.
- Refrain from engaging in too much physical activity during the hottest parts of the day, and schedule the bulk of your strenuous work to those hours when the temperature is a bit agreeable, such as early morning or late evening.
- If you actively participate in athletic activities or other physically demanding events, make sure there is always medical help available in your area of practice.
- If you are on certain medications that can diminish the body’s ability to sweat out the heat or have a history of heat-related illness, limit your exposure to adverse conditions that can trigger increased heat stress and act promptly on any symptoms of overheating.
- Manage your weight as high body mass often hampers the body’s ability to regulate its temperature, leading to heat retention and heat stress.
- Keep yourself abreast of the weather forecast by listening to the radio and television and plan your day accordingly.
- Carry a water spray bottle or wet wipes with you to help cool your face and body when the heat starts getting to you.
- Relaxation techniques such as putting on some pleasant music or sound recordings of waves crashing or birds chirping will help you drift away to a better place and keep your mind off the heat. Igniting refreshing aromatic candles can also help.
- Meditation and light yoga can also help your mind and body cool off.
When to See a Doctor
Body heat is not a disease but it should not be taken lightly. If left untreated, it can develop into a heatstroke.
Anyone can suffer from heat stress, but some people have a higher predisposition to heat stroke and require greater caution and medical help if they fall victim to this condition. They include:
- People over the age of 60
- People with underlying medical conditions such as hypertension, obesity, pulmonary or cardiovascular disease, and long-standing diabetes
- Pregnant or nursing women
- Infants or children(2)
Additional Tips
- Drink a glass of fresh pomegranate juice mixed with a few drops of almond oil every morning.
- Avoid wearing excess clothes that can prevent sweat from evaporating easily.
- Sleep in a cool, well-ventilated area.
- Do not drink caffeinated and alcoholic beverages as they affect your body’s ability to regulate your temperature.
- Regular exercise can help prevent heat exhaustion in the long run as it allows your body to adjust to hot conditions.
- Stay away from hot and spicy foods as well as fatty and fried foods.
- Do not eat nuts daily as they can increase heat in the body. Try to have them two or three times a week only.
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- EL-Shoukary RDM, Darwish MHA, Abdel-Rahman MAM. Behavioral, Performance, Carcass Traits and Hormonal Changes of Heat Stressed Broilers Feeding Black and Coriander Seeds. Journal of Advanced Veterinary Research. http://www.advetresearch.com/index.php/AVR/article/view/79. Published 2014.
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mabel ferrersays:4 years ago nice recommendation agoda, will surely book thru you again…the front desk staffs at times hotel are so friendly and courteous
Replychristinesays:2 years agothank you…very helpful
Replypragna shahsays:4 years agovery good n useful info. thanx pl send me some more
Replyprakash ahersays:4 years agogood guide line for helth of humanbeing it is really helpfull for every one Good Exlent Thanks for Information
ReplyKavithasays:4 years agoI am suffering heat stroke . Just now I read this useful message , I think it will be more helpful . Thank u so much
Replybindushashisays:4 years agoMy husband suffers a lot from heat even in the rainy and winter season….just now I have read it…let us c may this one help me…
Replymsravisays:4 years agoThanks. Very useful tips.
Replynandhasays:4 years agoI’m suffering from eyelid disease of overheat that repeat more than a month I’ve continue my eyedrops andv medicines but its not helping.and I have an infection on my eyelids
ReplySomashekarsays:3 years agoU use pure almond oil under eye lid
For 2 months u will get positive results
Now about trying theese various methods thanks alot
Replysagar rahanesays:3 years agoReally its very effective & give more suggestions to me .thanks
Replykwame frimpong towoboasesays:3 years agoI thank you for giving me these natural remedies and i am into practice
Replyaakashsays:3 years agoi hope these tips will help me very much for cooldown my body.
Replydin1955says:3 years agoDo mindfulness deep breathing.While inhaling Think U are taking cosmic energy which removes excess heat all toxins of body while exhaling.
D o this at least 10 minutes at least three times a day.u will observe result in few days only.
Deep breathing & mindfulness can remove any disease No drug required.
Really very useful tips
ReplyKrishnakanthsays:3 years agoGood information…. Thanks a lot…
ReplyM.Narayanappasays:3 years agoIn addition to the above the following procedure will also reduce body heat
1.by using kokam juice.
2.by using butter milk.
3.applying casteroil to hair.
4.by using methisedds.
Well thanks for giving me this information, my body heat is so much i mean even in winter season my body temprature becomes hot, Let’s try this ?
ReplyK.Gsays:2 years agoSoak methi seeds in water & take it. Apply castor oil on head, palm & feet …just drop will do , at night , bed time.
Replyraaj adolkarsays:2 years agoReally it’s very useful tips… Thank u so much
Replyraaj adolkarsays:2 years agoSupperrr tips… Thanx
Replymoorthismartsays:2 years agoThanks
ReplyMohammed Ziaul Hasansays:1 year agoMany thanks for letting know the useful tips.
Replyaslinsays:1 year agoI’m suffering from swelling does it reduces by drinking butter milk
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So press me down till I scream
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[Chorus]
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[Chorus]
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All I need is your body heat right next to me
I’m burning up baby, all I want is your body heat
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[Bridge]
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[Chorus]
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I’m burning up baby, all I want is your body heat
Burning up burning up, so give it up give it up
All I need is your body heat