Comments: It's The Utter Lack of Air Conditioning
This is pure misery!!!!!
Posted by Stephany at July 29, 2009 12:08 PM
I'm sure the pharmaceutical industrial complex is working on a "chill pill" as I type. A new drug to lower body temperature to address a soon-to-be diagnosis called something Global Warming Hyperinferno Disorder (GWHD).
Little trick I learned in the tropics: soak a small towel in cold tap water, wring it out, and wrap it around your neck like a scarf. Repeat as needed. It's much more efficient and eco-responsible than cold showers every 30 minutes.
Posted by The Skeptic at July 29, 2009 02:23 PM
Very sorry to hear about this! Heat and humidity hold special dangers for those on psychoactive meds who get overheated - malignant hypothermia? Canada has instituted some small plans to help - do a search for "Toronto cooling centers"
Posted by Dog Daze at July 29, 2009 06:03 PM
Heat and psychoactive drugs do not mix - a recipe for disaster.
http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Heat+wave+in+Italy+and+hyperthermia+syndrome-a0151310348
Posted by Hyperthermia at July 29, 2009 06:12 PM
reporting in with 108 degrees
Posted by Stephany at July 29, 2009 06:58 PM