I don’t mean to exaggerate but the heat in Ghana these days can literally fry an egg and probably even boil rice in addition. Here in Ghana, we have two main seasons which are the rainy season and the dry season. Currently, we find ourselves in the dry season with abundance of scorching sun and little to no rain at all.
In the northern part of Ghana where i currently find myself, temperatures are extremely high at this time of the year peaking at at least 41 degrees so you can imagine. The water you bath with is hot, the bed you sleep on is hot even even the floor you walk on is hot. It’s more like the sun decided to come down to your shoulder level. The heat is unbearable.
I’ve been here for some years now and I just can’t seem to get used to the weather condition at this time of the year. Each day, I wish I could flee to the south where it’s much better but I can’t. It’s now up to me to find ways and means to live through this for the next few months. So, I came up with some tips to stay healthy out here.
The first rule for this season is to stay hydrated. Most at times, we even advise that everyone has a water bottle in order to stay hydrated throughout the day. I’m extremely busy on a normal day but I do make sure to take in water after every few hours so as to not get dehydrated. Next step is to incorporate fruits and vegetables in my diet. Fruits and vegetables are a good source of vitamin C , potassium and dietary fiber which are good for the human health.
As you know, I love to keep fit and so exercising is always part of my weekly schedule. Keeping fit is also a step to boosting the immune system and staying healthy at this time of the year. Doing all this can be a lot sometimes but I’ve been able to find a balance for the sake of my health. How’s the weather at your end and how are you coping?
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