Summer is currently in full bloom. Energy to run the AC has become limited as heat waves spread through most of the United States. If your Naples home is without AC, there are numerous things you can do to cool down.
Keep something frozen in your hand for as long as you can . This is going to cool down your body for more than an hour and will decrease your temperature by as much as 3 degrees F. If it begins to hurt, stop. Even if you aren't thirsty, drink plenty of water. You must compensate for all of the fluids lost from perspiration. If you must go outside, cover up with airy, loose-fitting clothing, but if you can, stay away from direct sunlight.
Turn off all the lights and any other heat sources, like the oven. Take a cool shower or bath, making sure you get your hair wet. Place a damp towel behind your neck, on your forehead, on the inside of your wrists and elbows, and on the backs of your knees. The rest of your body will naturally cool down by cooling these points.
If all else fails, go to the library, a bookstore, or other air-conditioned place. Roughing it for a few days will not be too difficult After all, humans have lived for thousands of years with no AC.
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