Summer is in full bloom. Energy to run the AC has become scarce as heat waves spread through much of the country. If your Bullhead City home is without AC, there are a couple of things you can do to cool down.
Keep something frozen in your hand for as long as you can . This is going to cool down your body for almost an hour and will decrease your temperature by as much as 3 degrees Fahrenheit. If it begins to hurt, stop. Drink plenty of water, even if you are not thirsty. All of the fluids lost from sweating must be made up somewhere. If you must go outside, cover up with airy, loose-fitting clothing, but if possible, stay away from direct sunlight.
Turn off all the lights and all other heat sources, like the oven. Get your hair wet by taking a cool shower or bath. Place a damp towel behind your neck, on your forehead, on the inside of your wrists and elbows, and on the backs of your knees. These points will naturally cool the rest of your body down.
Go to the library, mall, or other air-conditioned place if everything else fails. People have lived for thousands of years without AC. Roughing it for a few days will not be that difficult.
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