
Natural Remedies for Heat Stroke
Natural Remedies for Heat Stroke IMPORTANT: Severe heat stroke (body temperature above 104°F / 40°C, confusion, loss of consciousness, seizures, dry hot skin without sweating) is a medical emergency. Call emergency services immediately. The remedies below are suitable only for mild to moderate cases, or as first aid while waiting for help. Summer in Romania, especially July and August, can be brutal. I remember my grandmother filling our water flask every morning and warning us, “Don’t stay out in the blazing sun, it will get to your head.” She was right, even if back then I did not understand why. Heat stroke, or what people around here call “the sun got him in the head”, is nothing to joke about. It is your body’s reaction to prolonged heat exposure, either from direct sun or a hot and humid environment, leading to a breakdown of temperature regulation. ...
