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Eight rituals to stay cool.

Simple, science-backed ways to keep your body temperature down when the world outside is trying to raise it. Save this page. Share it.

1. 01

   Cool your pulse points

   Wrist, neck, ankles, temples. A cold cloth (or a burst from your Ritual Fan) on these spots drops core temperature faster than fanning your whole body.

2. 02

   Hydrate before you're thirsty

   Thirst is a lagging indicator. Drink water on a schedule, half your body weight in ounces on hot days, plus electrolytes if you're sweating.

3. 03

   Dress like the desert

   Loose, light-colored, breathable natural fibers (linen, cotton, silk). Skip synthetics that trap heat and sweat.

4. 04

   Close the house at dawn

   Shut windows and blackout curtains before the sun hits. Open again after sunset to flush warm air out.

5. 05

   Eat cold, eat light

   Big meals raise your core temperature. Choose watermelon, cucumber, yogurt, cold noodles. Skip alcohol, it dehydrates fast.

6. 06

   Cool your bed, not your room

   A damp sheet, a frozen water bottle at your feet, or breathable bedding beats blasting AC all night. Sleep temperature: 65°F.

7. 07

   Carry cool with you

   The Ritual Fan lives in your bag for the moment between AC and AC, the platform, the sidewalk, the classroom, the checkout line.

8. 08

   Check on your people

   Elderly neighbors, pregnant friends, kids, pets. Heat kills quietly. A text and a glass of water can save a life.