We are amid a severe heat wave. As the summer temperature increases, the human body is unable to cope and control its temperature. Body temperature may rise up to 4–5 degrees Celsius or more. Headache, nausea, skin rashes, strong pulse, and unconsciousness are common symptoms. When our body suffers due to high ambient weather, it is called heat stroke.

When we view this heat stroke through the eyes of vasculitis, we feel that certain precautions are mandatory. The steroids we take make us very sensitive to sunlight and more susceptible to stroke, rashes, or burns. There may be a dip in mental health due to low activity during these long days. Drinking plenty of water, taking a healthy diet, sponging your body, or dipping in a swimming pool are helpful. But still, to surpass these long days, we need to boost our mental health. Improving mental health will automatically improve physical health. We can contribute to and take care of our physical body more when we are mentally energetic.

Social talks, video chats, fun games, early morning group yoga, after-dinner walks with family or friends, and eating meals together are a few tips toward a healthy mental life. Meditation is also a good way to freshen up and lighten your mind.

While entering the hot summer days, remind yourself that these days are enjoyable and fun-filled, and we are ready for them. Believe me, sunny days are more energetic than cloudy days. We love rainy, cloudy days only when sunny days outnumber them. With your favorite iced drink in hand, cheer and promise yourself that you can beat any weather. Together we can, together we will.