When you are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, some things don’t work out the way they used to. In summer, with rising temperatures, it can also become dangerous. More and more Parkinson’s patients are hospitalized during the summer months due to confusion or worsening symptoms. The reason: too much fluid loss due to high temperatures.
Heat exhaustion is most common in elderly patients. Symptoms include weakness, dizziness, faintness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. Due to low blood pressure, there is also a risk of collapse. Furthermore, because of the dilation of blood vessels, heavy sweating and insufficient fluid intake, massive problems can occur at high outdoor temperatures. Normally, the patient’s condition improves after rapid initiation of the necessary measures such as infusions.
Heat stroke is, however, a medical emergency. It results from long-lasting high temperatures combined with limited heat dissipation. This initially leads to nausea, headaches, impaired consciousness and, in extreme cases, coma. The body temperature can rise above 40°C, and febrile convulsions may occur. Thus, heat stroke is life-threatening.
STAY ACTIVE WITH COOLING
Don’t let it get that far in the first place. With E.COOLINE cooling functional clothing you can prevent your heat problems. Simply put it on or take it with you and enjoy the summer anywhere. With E.COOLINE you always feel cool and dry. Of course, you should also have a drinking plan and always have a bottle of water with you.
With the cool vests, neckerchiefs, caps and/or T-shirts and calf coolers, you are ready for the summer to come. The cooling clothing is also hygienic, as it has an antibacterial finish with natural silver and it is washable. Simply to be worn instead of or over the regular clothes.
TESTED AND FOUND GOOD
Of course, E.COOLINE has already been tested extensively. Affected people, doctors and clinics in the field of neurology have already tested the cooling function products in a wide variety of situations and confirmed the cooling effect. The ease of use has also been positively evaluated.
COOLING WITH COOLING VESTS FOR MORE HEALTH
AVOIDING HEAT RISK IN PARKINSON'S DISEASE
In fact, heat problems in PD can be prevented by avoiding excessive sweating and by using cooling regularly. That means specifically:
Do not exercise when the ambient temperature is too high (especially in summer at midday or when the sun is blazing).
In summer, protect yourself from the heat by wearing headgear.
Avoid overexertion: Rather do endurance training with reduced intensity.
Doing sport in the water provides cooling.
Cooling by having cold drinks and sucking ice cubes.
Slowly cool down by showering after physical exercise and cold foot baths.
Cooling with cooling clothing like E.COOLINE.
SPORT WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE
Is sport dangerous for people with Parkinson’s disease? Certainly not! Many studies show that sport is particularly important for people with Parkinson’s disease and can even have a supporting effect in the treatment. However, unfortunately some people sweat a lot during physical exertion and this can cause dehydration and end in hospitalization accompanied by confusion, hallucinations. In the worst case it can also lead to heat stroke, especially if you drink too little. If you are among those who sweat a lot – in summer or in general as a preventive measure – exercise with a cooling vest or cooling T-shirt. You sweat less, lose less fluids and thus reduce the risks of heat.
The more relaxed and cool you look forward to the summer, the more you can enjoy it – and you will still be physically active and fit.
" With cooling, I feel much more comfortable".
HOSPITALIZATION DUE TO THE HEAT?
Some people with Parkinson’s react, in the heat especially, with heavy sweating, which often leads to widespread discomfort and even hospitalization.
Cooling with cooling clothing is particularly important when it comes to such problems. Physical exercise is important, indeed, and staying indoors for weeks is rather counterproductive. Therefore, if you are prone to heat sensitivity, you shouldn´t avoid outdoor physical activity, but rather pay attention to the following rules:
start slowly
Avoid overexertion, reduce any exercise intensity
Take breaks
Take magnesium, drink plenty
Create a hydration plan
Put on cooling clothing
Cooling measures such as cooling vests or cooling shirts are particularly helpful if you are sensitive to heat. If you take these simple precautions you will be able to move and exercise without worring.
VACATION IN GREENLAND ONLY?
Parkinson’s is not a reason to avoid traveling to warmer countries. However the travel destinations of heat-sensitive patients should not be too hot and humidity should not be too high. A counseling discussion with your general practice doctor is very important here, such as it is a proper self-assessment of your own strength. Vaccinations should also be checked beforehand. Important: Bring E.COOLINE cooling vest and cooling baseball cap.
Medicines in hot countries?
Also the question of how to take your Parkinson’s medication with you on vacation arises frequently. Medicines cannot be left in the sun or stored at very high temperatures. They can alter and lose effectiveness. Taking the right amount of your medicines is as important as keeping them cool, for example with the E.COOLINE Outdoor Coolbag, so that they remain intact.
