how to reduce body heat naturally

What is Internal Body Heat

Summer is the time of the year when heat and energy is high in the environment. This results in a feeling of weakness and lethargy that affects everyone.
But for some persons are affected more due to their physical constitution and other properties and these persons could feel bloated, tired and acidity and may experience swollen hands and feet. See also: Swollen hands in the morning
These persons have a tendency towards acne and acidity. They have a large appetite and have a medium body size.

How to Reduce Body Heat and Remedies for body heat

Following measures can be adopted to reduce this heat energy

1. Foods that are astringent are good for reducing body heat.
   1. Vegetables are cooling and consuming of lots of vegetables and vegetable juices are very helpful in summer.
   2. One should eat well during the day and less at night as the food is required in the stomach during the day time to prevent acid build up.
   3. Drink plenty of liquids, coconut water, butter milk, fruit juices and at least 10 glasses of water daily.
   4. Eat light food, avoid hot, spicy and oily foods and opt for foods high in water content including fruits, salads, soups and buttermilk.
   5. Avoid alcoholic beverages and tea and coffee.
   6. Smoking should be completely avoided.
   7. Barley is very  good for cooling the body and also good for kidneys.
   8. Barley can be eaten as salad or barley flour can be mixed with wheat flour for making bread. Get to know about Malted Barley Allergy
   9. Mix barley flour in butter milk and boil. Keep it aside overnight and drink the next morning.
   10. Avoid sour and fried foods and also avoid vinegar.
   11. Nuts are heat generating and should be avoided.