3 “health hacks” for HOT days 🥵

Weird, science-backed ways to cool down before the next SCORCHER [Dr. Steven Gundry | Founder, Gundry MD]( {NAME} — do hot days make you less intelligent? According to researchers, the answer is yes! In fact, one study showed that our cognitive performance starts to dip once the air temperature reaches 79° F.1 And hot days are even proven to lower your mood and energy levels.2 Now, I don’t have to tell you it’s been a TOASTY summer… And there are likely plenty more hot days on the way. So, what’s the best way for you to beat the heat? Using a few science-backed tricks, of course — which most people don’t know. 1. Cool Your “Pulse Points” Pulse points are areas of your body where your arteries are really close to your skin. They’re also places where you can feel your pulse — like your wrists, sides of your neck, and temples. So here’s a little trick: Put an ice cube on any of your pulse points. Since the arteries are close to the skin, it’ll quickly cool your blood. And as that cooler blood continues to flow, it lowers the temperature of your entire body.3 So try it out during the next heat wave — and I’ll think you’ll be stunned at how quickly it cools you down. 2. Eat Your Water Everyone knows you need to stay hydrated on hot days. But did you know you can EAT your water? The truth is, almost a quarter of our daily water intake comes from food…4 And certain foods like celery, carrots, and even avocados can be as much as 96% water. Plus, these foods replace electrolytes you lose through sweat… Something drinking water can’t do. And without electrolytes, your muscles can’t work. So instead of forcing yourself to chug bottle after bottle… Snack on some of the foods above for a tasty way to boost your hydration! (A couple other good options are pomegranate seeds and passion fruit.) 3. Drink Something Hot Yup, you read that right. A hot beverage probably sounds like the last thing you’d want on a hot day. But it can actually help cool you down. And I’ll tell you why: The hot liquid raises your body temperature at first… But the result is you start to sweat. And although that may not sound ideal, sweat evaporation actually makes your body COOLER.5 Now, a couple things to note. You don’t want to do this if you’re already sweating or wearing lots of clothes that won’t let the sweat evaporate. But if you’re lounging poolside or by the beach — a nice hot cup of green tea might be just the ticket for cooling down. (The same effect happens with spicy foods — so don’t be afraid to dash a little fermented hot sauce on your meals.) Summer may be near its end, {NAME}. But the hot days aren't over yet! So use these “heat hacks” to keep you cool the next time your thermometer climbs a little too high… And you can stay sharp, energized, and in good spirits no matter the temperature. 😉 Looking out for you, Steven Gundry, MD [Steven Gundry, MD]( P.S. What’s your strategy for dealing with super hot days? My wife Penny and I typically try to get to the beach or hit the pool ASAP here in California. But I’m curious if you’ve got any quirky heat-beating tips of your own? Go ahead and reply to this email to let me know!   Sources 1. Lan L, Tang J, Wargocki P, Wyon DP, Lian Z. Cognitive performance was reduced by higher air temperature even when thermal comfort was maintained over the 24–28°C range. Indoor Air. 2022; 32:e12916. 2. Iustinian, Bejan., Hui, Yu. (2023). Positive Association of Aggression with Ambient Temperature. Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, 96(2), 189-196. doi: 10.59249/rxzx5728 3. USA Today. "How to Cool Down Using Pulse Points." Last modified June 22, 2024. . 4. Mayo Clinic. "Water: How Much Should You Drink Every Day?" Accessed August 16, 2024. . 5. Bain AR, Lesperance NC, Jay O. Body heat storage during physical activity is lower with hot fluid ingestion under conditions that permit full evaporation. Acta Physiol (Oxf). 2012 Oct;206(2):98-108. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-1716.2012.02452.x. Epub 2012 Jun 9. PMID: 22574769.   This email was sent to {EMAIL} by newsletter@gundrymd.com [Edit Profile]( | [Manage Subscriptions]( | [VIP Discounts]( | [Join Text Club]( 145 S. Fairfax Avenue, Suite 200, Los Angeles 90036  [Report Spam](  These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Â