Question

Induced hypothermia is a clinically controlled method to reduce the metabolic rate and, thus, body temperature during surgery. What can one do naturally in order to reduce body temperature, not necessarily to the point of hypothermia, but rather to prevent overheating?

Answer 1

People can expose themselves to external and internal cold in order to lower their body temperature; examples are: cold foot bath, drinking cold water, avoiding movement, wearing light clothes.

Step-by-step explanation:

Some external cooling techniques include:

• cold shower/bath
• cold foot bath
• applying cold directly to the body
• exposing oneself to cool temperatures (eg an air-conditioned room)

Some internal cooling techniques include:

• drinking cold beverages
• staying properly hydrated (liquids and electrolytes)
• avoiding movement
• wearing less and lighter clothes
• peppermint has cooling effects