Friday Tip

Dear Constant Reader, It’s Friday and I don’t know about where you are, but it is unpleasantly hot & humid here, which inspired today’s tip. Air conditioning can be very dehydrating. Prepare for it. It’s great that AC helps when it’s humid out, but it can have a negative effect on you. Perhaps you wake up with a headache or a sore throat. Your skin feels dry. It can happen especially badly in hotels where you have little control over the climate control. As you might expect, drinking plenty of water will help, as will cutting back on caffeine. Using saline mist can help with the symptoms. A light moisturizer before bed will keep your skin looking good (and it’s just a good idea after being in the sun — you are wearing sunblock, right?) These writings and other creative projects are supported by my 18 Patrons. Thank you so much! To become a Patron, go to my Patreon page.