10 tips for staying cool this summer

If you are inwardly, silently cringing at another day of warm sunny weather because you are having hot flashes day and night, you are not alone. In 2002, I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and discovered that a side effect of chemotherapy that continues long after treatment is hot flashes accompanied by night sweats.

Prior to my cancer I was an active skier, and hiker. The physical exertion of these sports produced the same sweat sensation as hot flashes. That equation is, sweat=hot=cold=miserable.

I had bought wick-away clothing for the outdoor sports, but found nothing available for sleeping! That’s why I started my company selling wicking sleepwear for menopause symptoms–HARALEE. (See my profile for more details.)

Here are the tips I’ve learned to help you keep your cool and still look great.

1. Sandals
   Keep your feet exposed to the open air to keep cool. Can’t wear sandals for work because of some health issue? Try wearing open toe or peek-a-boo toe shoes and absolutely no hose or socks.
2. Sleeveless Tops, Blouses or Dresses
   You may think your arms are not what they once were but really, no one would be looking at your arms if sweat is pouring down your face if you wear sleeves.
3. Wicking Clothing
   Seek out tops and short and pants for casual wear that wick away the moisture so you can stay dry.
4. Portable Fans
   Do not overlook the chance to quickly cool down with a small quiet fan strategically placed on your desk, in your bathroom or on your nightstand.



5. Underwear
   Wicking bras and panties are in investment in coolness.
6. Iced Beverages
   They can cool you down and you can use the ice cubes down your bra, or your pants.
7. Hats
   Hats are very fashionable. Wear a big brim hat while outside. It will shade your face and shoulders while you end up looking very cool.
8. Scarves

   This year scarves have been a great fashion accessory. Put them away for the summer.

9. Hair
   If you have shoulder length hair, put it up into some fun styles. If you have short hair, shorten up the back or go for an asymmetrical look for the summer.
10. Sleepwear
    Invest in wicking sleepwear for a cooler tomorrow. If you are sleep deprived because it is just too hot to sleep, summer can drag on for what will seem like forever.

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