Why the Hot Weather Make You Tired

Do you feel more tired when the weather becomes warmer? You are not alone. Many people get the same experience which can be frustrating if you want to enjoy the warmth and sunshine.

Below are the reasons that increase tiredness in hot weather.

Dehydration

Dehydration is the primary reason for tiredness in hot weather. When the temperature increases, you may not react by increasing the water intake, and it is even worse when you were not taking enough water even before the warmth. Water is essential for metabolism. Insufficient water in the body makes it struggle to get nutrients from the food. Water also plays a critical role in carrying nutrients and oxygen around the body organs. Without these resources, the brain and muscles begin slowing down causing sluggishness.

Dehydration is also worse during sunny weather as it is tempting to indulge in cocktails, cold beers, and wine when having fun with family and friends in the sun. You could think that these drinks quench thirst nut. Unfortunately, they cause more dehydration than when you do not take them at all.

Sweating

Sweating increases during hot weather. Perspiration makes you lose vital electrolytes, yet they are essential for various functions including brain and muscle function. The loss of electrolytes in addition to dehydration contributes immensely to heat exhaustion. It is important to increase water intake before it develops.

Lack of enough sleep

Lack of enough sleep is another significant reason why many people feel tired, and it is more severe during hot weather. When the night is warm, you will struggle to fall asleep because of and get the depth of sleep you reach during cool weather. The stuffiness and heat in your bedroom will make you uncomfortable. You will turn and even wake up during the night thus feel tired the following day. During hot weather, start using a light duvet or just a duvet cover for covering at night. Change the bed sheets if you use those made of synthetic material to cotton.

Sunburn induced Chemical changes

The sun has ultraviolet rays that penetrate and damage the skin. Sunburn, wrinkles and pigmentation changes are some of the damages that ultraviolet rays cause. These changes occur due to chemical changes which also contribute to fatigue if you spend more hours basking in the sun.

Sunburn impairs the ability of your body to regulate temperature and also increase dehydration which is the chief cause of excessive tiredness in hot weather. The body diverts more water to the sunburns to try and heal the skin. This diversion means the body has less fluid for sweating thus when dehydrating more and get fatigue when you break into a sweat.

Temperature control consumes more energy

The body works hard to maintain consistent internal temperature. Exposure to direct hot weather makes the body to work overtime to cool and stay within the standard temperature. The effort also increases metabolic and heart rate. The entire extra physiological attempt increases sleepiness and tiredness even by just sitting under the sun.

6. Stress

Hottest weather occurs during the summer. The seasonal change causes some disruption to the routine and some level of stress by unsettling the mind. Stress slows down the digestive system meaning that you will not absorb many nutrients as necessary from the food. The lower level of nutrients makes it harder for the body to metabolize energy. Lower metabolism will make you deficient in minerals and vitamins which are necessary for maintaining the functionality of body organs and adequate energy levels. The deficiency causes and increases fatigue. Stress will make the mind busier than usual and the body to burn extra energy when preparing the response thus drains your more energy.

You can manage tiredness during hot weather by eating more energy-rich food and taking much water. Complex carbohydrates such as brown rice, legumes, nuts, leafy greens and sweet potatoes are excellent sources of energy.