Stay Safe as Extreme Heat Continues via Kaiser Permanente

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Written By Dr. Brenda Rivera - Billings Dr.P.H., MPH, M.Sc.

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How to protect yourself as excessive heat continues
As extreme temperatures continue in California, we want to make sure you have the information you need to keep you and your family safe and healthy. Here are some important tips to help you stay cool.

Drink plenty of water
Drinking water and other fluids help you cool down and regulate your body temperature. It also helps replenish what your body loses through sweat. Here are some simple ways to stay hydrated:

  • Drink a glass of water in the morning before you drink coffee or tea.

  • Keep water near you so that you can take sips throughout the day.

  • Avoid sugary beverages and alcoholic drinks.

Exercise safely
Consider moving your outdoor workouts inside — head to the gym or do some simple at-home workouts in your living room. If you exercise outdoors, try to do it early before the heat of the day peaks.

Conserve energy
Conserving energy protects the power supply that keeps us cool. Turn off lights and electronics you don’t need and use appliances like washers and dryers early in the day. Set your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher, especially from 4 to 9 p.m., if you can do so safely. You and your family can also go to a local cooling center — they’re open to everyone and are usually located at nearby libraries and other community centers.

Your health and well-being are important to us. Check our Instagram to learn how to recognize the symptoms of heat-related illnesses so you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe. For more resources on staying safe during extreme heat, visit ca.gov.

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Dr. Brenda Rivera - Billings Dr.P.H., MPH, M.Sc.
Brenda Billings, principal consultant and CEO of UrbanSculpt, is a Health Educator focusing on issues related to nutrition counseling, body aesthetics, positive sexuality, and women’s self-empowerment issues. The organization's aim is to provide life-in-balance training, products, and services with a focus on solution based results to the many challenges facing the modern urban woman. Prior to UrbanSculpt, Brenda was a Founder, Chief Marketing Officer and content editor for DZineMedia, LLC., an entertainment and original content management company located in Silicon Valley. As principal she also oversaw day to day management, marketing, and content procurement efforts for Erotique!, a literary webzine and pioneering female-centric, online community focusing on cutting edge photography, the arts, poetry, original fiction and pop culture. In addition to her professional experience, Brenda was a founding board member of HCAA, a non-profit organization founded in cooperation with the City of San Jose. Its aims included: improving legal rights education, reducing inner-city blight, increasing volunteerism, and the encouragement of urban renewal. Brenda's educational background includes having graduated cum laude with a Master of Science in Health Science from TUI. She graduated summa cum laude from Touro College with a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Science Education specializing in Environmental Heath. She also holds a degree in Humanities / Art History from City College of San Francisco as well as honors certificates in both Nutrition Counseling and Multimedia & Digital Arts form San Jose City College
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