Being active the Summer heat, whether working out or having fun outdoors, we need safe and effective ways to cool down properly. Here are my top tips:
- Unlike athletes – ice baths don’t appeal, must reduce inflammation after intense workout in hot weather
- Cold baths and showers are not for the faint hearted – start with lukewarm water then move to colder temperature
- If in a bath – this is a good opportunity to add Epsom salts and other nutrients to remineralise your body. Most adults in the West are low on magnesium and this is a good time to add active salt
- Add essential oils to help you relax, clear emotional energy or energise your spirit. Lavender, geranium, neroli, and rosemary are all great choices
- Pray or meditate for 15 minutes in the water, I find this extremely helpful to activate a positive visualisation
- Listen to some relaxation music if bathing at the end of your day
- Use this protocol after a big night out dancing to aid restful nights sleep
- If you’ve been sunbathing – after bath use aloe Vera, calendula or soothing calming gels to aid recovery
- Once out of the water, allow your body to calm before adding moisturisers or sunscreen!