Next month, nearly 70,000 people from around the world will converge in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert for Burning Man, a weeklong event dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. Over the course of a few days, the empty desert (or “playa”) will be transformed into a temporary metropolis called Black Rock City, filled with wondrous camps, incredible art, round-the-clock music and more.

But as fun as this may sound, spending a week in this desert environment “is not for the faint of heart,” says the official Burning Man site. Daytime temperatures frequently exceed 100 degrees. Blinding dust storms are a daily occurrence. The desert sand is highly alkaline and sticks to everything. And of course, getting a good night’s sleep is the last thing on anyone’s mind.

So how do Burners stay healthy on the playa?

Here are 10 health tips from Michelle Rhee, a One Medical physician and Burning Man veteran.