• Stay in an air-conditioned environment during periods of extreme heat and humidity. If an air conditioner is needed to help minimize symptoms, the cost of this equipment may be tax deductible if your healthcare provider has written a prescription for it.
• Use cooling products such as vests, neck wraps, and bandana  during exercise or outdoor activity.
• Wear lightweight, loose, breathable clothing.
• Drink cold fluids and eat popsicles.
• Exercise in a cool pool (<85 degrees) or a cool environment. If you are exercising outside, pick cooler times of the day, usually early morning or evening.
• Try pre- and post-cooling to decrease the heating effects of exercise. Get into a bathtub of tepid water and continue adding cooler water over a period of 20 to 30 minutes. A cool bath or shower can also help reduce core body temperature following activity or exposure to a hot environment
• Exercise safely. Exercise helps your balance, strength, mood, and overall health. But it can also raise your core temperature and briefly worsen symptoms. Here are some things to try:
• If you exercise outdoors, go early in the morning or at night.
• Swim in an unheated pool. (Swimming is great for many reasons.)
• Wear a cooling collar. You wrap this lightweight device around your neck like a scarf. It cools you as the ice inside melts.
• Beware of your activewear. It’s hard to keep track of all the high-tech fabrics used in gym clothes these days. Do your homework before you buy. For example, moisture-wicking gear may keep you dry but also trap heat. Look for clothes and shoes with mesh panels.

• Wear loose-fitting clothes that breathe. Cotton, linen, and rayon allow air to move freely through the fabric so you stay cooler. They’re the closest thing to AC for your skin.
• Light with LEDs. Light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs put out a fraction of the heat of incandescent and compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). They also last longer and use less energy.
• Pull the plug. Gadgets and devices create heat, even when you’re not using them. Unplug before you go to bed.
• Eat light. Instead of cooking heavy meals that heat up the house -- and your body -- opt for more salads and fresh fruit.
• Hydrate. Drink plenty of water. It helps prevent brain fog and fatigue, two common heat-related symptoms. Don’t worry about getting eight glasses a day. Use the pee test instead. If your urine’s clear or pale yellow, you’re drinking enough. If it’s darker in color, you need more H2O.
• Try ice and spice. Ice-cold nonalcoholic drinks (alcohol makes things worse), ice chips, and ice pops help you stay cool. Surprisingly, extra spicy food does, too.
• Find a fan. Fans help you feel cooler because they evaporate sweat. Be sure to place the fan so you catch the breeze; it’s only able to cool you, not the whole room.
• Check tech. You can buy all kinds of high-tech cooling gadgets -- for a price. Look for cooling sheets, towels, and pillowcases that wick away sweat. A cooling vest can help you safely enjoy outdoor activities:
• They cool your core with frozen packs or gels.
• Some you pop in the freezer or refrigerator; others have batteries.
• Many are thin enough to wear discreetly under clothing.
• You can stay refreshed for up to 3 hours.

*This list is a combo of client feedback, the NMSS & WebMD