While there are hacks in existence for just about each and every facet of life these days, I can’t help but question why I’ve never before thought to explore hacks for keeping warm in frigid temperatures. I’m almost always cold, unless it’s above 30 degrees Celsius outside, and therefore have come to appreciate any and all information that relates to maintaining warmth as opposed to losing it.
We are having a true Canadian winter here in Southern Ontario thus far, with heaps of snow and freezing temperatures to accompany them. The privilege of living inside a heated home is no small thing, and not one to overlook, but I thought I would share some tips for keeping warm when you’re out in the thick of it, and this information comes from goodhousekeeping.com.
“Cover exposed skin. You actually don’t lose most of your body heat through your head as you’ve likely (always) heard. Body heat loss is related to how much skin you expose, not which part of your body you’re exposing. Still, wear a hat to help yourself stay warm (indoors or out), but don’t forget to layer the rest of your clothing, too.
“Avoid alcohol. Alcohol may make you feel warmer initially because it dilates blood vessels and sends more blood to your skin. This creates a sensation of warmth, but it also pulls heat away from your body’s core, which means your body temperature isn’t actually raised. As a diuretic, alcohol also may speed up dehydration, which makes it harder for your body to regulate temperature.
“Sip on something hot. Because our bodies are 50 to 70% water, drinking hot liquids may increase body temperature by a few degrees for a short time. However, the effects are minimal and temporary. On the other hand, one study found that warm feelings are associated with warm drinks, so the perception of warmth also may help you feel cozier. (Plus, it just feels good to hold a warm mug!)” the web page states.
Check back tomorrow for part two.
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