Increase Your Fluid Intake 'Cause Of Present Weather Condition -Kayrom Lee Urges Nigerians

Ambassador Romoke Ayinde

Wellness and fitness expert, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde has advice Nigerians to take care of their health by increasing their fluid intake to avoid dehydration because of the present weather condition.

According to meteorologist reports monitored on Monday, air temperature over the northern part of the country hit 41°C and that of the southern parts over 39°C with model projections indicating temperatures to remain high in the coming days.

Amb Ayinde, who is the Chief Executive Officer at Kayrom Lee Gym and Fitness Center said with what is expected in the weather in coming days, everyone need to protect themselves from what the heat likely to cause.

"I will advise Nigerians to protect themselves especially the young and the old by increasing our fluid intake because from the reports of the weather expert, the will be a lot of heat in the coming days which can potentially lead dehydration.

"This could also cause dizziness; chicken Pox disease, Measles, Heat Rash,weakness of the body, fever, and dry lips; Heat-Related Illnesses; Respiratory Issues; and Increased Vulnerability to chronic conditions," Amb Ayinde said.

Advising further, Amb Ayinde said for the people to escape all these heat related diseases, one must help oneself by following some basic rules that can combat it.

"Apart from increasing our fluid intake by drinking a lot of water based drinks, we must avoid to stay too long in the sun by seeking shade whenever it is available and make the use of our fan regularly to cool ourselves down.

"We must avoid wearing black colour cloth because it attract heat and must always wear light and breathable clothing to reduce exposure to high temperatures. We must stay indoor if possible and also avoid strenuous physical activities during the peak heat hour of the day," she added.

Speaking further, Amb Ayinde said if any member of our family or one around us is suffering from heat related diseases, they should be taken to the hospital to avoid complications.