Every year the heat catches me by surprise. I always think, this year will be better! I can't wait for summer. Then, that first day that hits near 70 or so reminds me why we were adamant about buying a house with central air. However, I can't spend all summer in the house!! I have a two year old that wants to be outside, and for that matter so do I! Through the years and trial and error I have learned a few tricks and here are a couple of the best.
I know you see ads for them all the time, but I finally bought a cooling vest, or an ice pack vest. Ice is a great way to soothe and get rid of inflammation, so wearing a vest that is concealing about six ice packs is definitely going to be MS friendly! Finally, I am able to sit out at a family BBQ and enjoy summer. The best part is that everyone is pretty jealous of my personal cooling vest, it gets pretty hot for a few weeks out of the year here!
My second trick was completely new to me. Over the last year or more I have been learning about essential oils, Doterra essential oils to be more specific. Peppermint essential oil, either directly on the skin or in a spray bottle with water is amazing at keeping you cool through the heat. I usually place a drop or two on the back of my neck and down my spine. This method is completely safe, portable and a little less embarrassing than wearing a dorky vest. Plus you smell amazing and the scent is uplifting and energizing to you and those around you. I love using peppermint oil when the heat starts to get to me.
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