{"id":5134,"date":"2019-06-10T14:38:19","date_gmt":"2019-06-10T18:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/juddbuildersblog\/?p=5134"},"modified":"2019-05-09T15:21:09","modified_gmt":"2019-05-09T19:21:09","slug":"unique-ways-to-beat-the-summer-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/juddbuildersblog\/2019\/06\/10\/unique-ways-to-beat-the-summer-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Unique Ways to Beat the Summer Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/juddbuildersblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/iStock-1040941164-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-5135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/juddbuildersblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/iStock-1040941164-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/juddbuildersblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/iStock-1040941164-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/juddbuildersblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/iStock-1040941164-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/juddbuildersblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/iStock-1040941164-830x554.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/juddbuildersblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/iStock-1040941164-230x154.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/juddbuildersblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/iStock-1040941164-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/juddbuildersblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/iStock-1040941164-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/juddbuildersblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/iStock-1040941164.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Summer is right around the corner, which means even warmer weather is bound to set in! Whether you like to soak up the sun or prefer to sit in the shade and stay cool, here are a few ways to beat the summer heat when it gets unbearable!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay Hydrated<\/strong><br \/>\nOne of the best and easiest ways to stay cool during the summer and beat the heat is to stay hydrated! When you lose water to dehydration, your body temperature rises, that\u2019s why drinking often is essential to keeping cool during the summer heat!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eat Cool to Stay Cool<\/strong><br \/>\nThere are certain foods that will naturally cool your internal systems when you eat them, which is a great way to stay cool during the summer! From sweet, ripe summer fruits to fresh veggies, there are a lot of snack options to chow down on to beat the summer heat! Just make sure to stay away from super salty and spicy foods, which will make you feel hotter!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drink Chrysanthemum Tea<\/strong><br \/>\nDrink it hot or cold, Chrysanthemum tea is a natural coolant. Therefore, you\u2019ll want to sip on some Chrysanthemum tea throughout the summer months to stay cool!  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Optimize Your Fans<\/strong><br \/>\nFor optimum cooling, you\u2019ll want to optimize your fans to blow the right way! If you have a ceiling fan, make sure it runs counter-clockwise during the summer. For window fans, you\u2019ll want to face the fan \u201cout\u201d rather than \u201cin\u201d at night. When you face the fan out at night, it will suck all the hot air out of your room, making it cooler for you to sleep more comfortably. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Have a Spritzer <\/strong><br \/>\nWhen the going gets hot during the summer months, it\u2019s best to keep a spray bottle around for a quick spritz to keep yourself cool! Keep the spray bottle in the refrigerator to keep the water cold and spray yourself when you\u2019re feeling a little overheated. You could also add a bit of mint to the water as well, which will help naturally cool down! <\/p>\n<p><strong>Fan It Out<\/strong><br \/>\nJust because you have an air conditioner in your home doesn\u2019t mean that you shouldn\u2019t be running fans as well! Although fans don\u2019t cool a room down, they make you feel cooler when the fan is blowing over you. However, if you decide to fan it out this, make sure to shut the fans off before you leave a room, so you don\u2019t waste energy!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Know Your Cooling Points<\/strong><br \/>\nIf all else fails and you can\u2019t cool down, then you\u2019ll want to know your body\u2019s best cooling points! Wrap an ice cube or any cool object in a towel and apply them to certain pulse points, like your wrist and neck, to help cool you down quickly and effectively. <\/p>\n<p>Looking for a new home to move into? Check out Judd Builders! Our wonderful planned communities fit the needs of today\u2019s homebuyers. From the quaint active adult community, Meadow View Farms in Oley PA to living well in West Chester at The Reserve at Glen Loch, there is bound to be a community that is the perfect fit for you! If you have any questions, feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/contact.php\">contact us<\/a>! We\u2019d love to hear from you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is right around the corner, which means even warmer weather is bound to set in! 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