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6 Ways to Beat the Heat this Summer

  Living in Florida is not for the faint at heart when it comes to heat and humidity. It's only July and we have already hit triple digit temperatures and have had heat warnings issued. The fact that our first heat warning of the year came on a day when we hit 110 degrees tells you just how hot it gets. We had already been in the triple digits for several days but didn't get a warning until we hit 110 degrees.  So just how do you beat the heat when you don't have air conditioning? Over the years I have learned a few tips and tricks to keep cool.  Before we jump into how to keep cool, let's go over some symptoms to watch out for when the temperatures rise. Heat Illness is extremely dangerous and can happen to anyone. Signs and Symptoms of Heat Strokes and Heat Exhaustion  Heat Stroke Symptoms  High Body Temperature 103 degrees or higher  Hot, red, dry, damp skin  Fast, strong pulse  Headache  Dizziness  Nausea  Confusion  Passin...