Continuing our chat about how to stay warm when you’re outside in freezing temperatures, I sincerely hope this information is actually useful to anyone reading this post. Having to spend extended periods of time outdoors when it’s so cold that snot is freezing to your face as quickly as it seeps out of your nostrils is not terribly pleasant, so knowing how to avoid the worst of the bite of the cold is always useful. At least, I would suspect it’s useful.
Again, this information comes from goodhousekeeping.com.
“Keep your hands and feet warm. Extremities feel colder more quickly because the body’s main job is to keep core organs warm. If your hands and feet feel chilled, wear gloves or try disposable hand or foot warmers. However, be careful about using these if you have diabetes or circulatory issues because you may not recognize if the temperature becomes too hot.
“Stay hydrated. A lesser-known reason you may be feeling cold is that you may be dehydrated. While you may remember to drink more in the heat of summer, don’t forget you need extra water on cold days, too, to counteract moisture loss from dry air. Keep a water bottle or mug handy so you don’t forget to drink. You also may become dehydrated more quickly during cold weather exercise because cold diminishes thirst, so you don’t realize that you’re actually thirsty.
“Use a space heater. A space heater can warm a small area quickly without having to turn up the heat in your entire house. However, portable electric heaters are associated with fire risk, so use them safely. First, make sure your heater is on a stable surface where it won’t get knocked over by kids or pets, and don’t place the cord under a throw rug. Also, plug it directly into the wall, not into an extension cord or power strip. Finally, don’t run it unattended or when you’re asleep.
“Invest in a humidifier. While humidity doesn’t increase indoor temperature, it does make a room feel warmer because sweat doesn’t evaporate as quickly (think about how much hotter it feels on a summer day when the humidity levels are high). While a whole-house humidifier is great, you can boost humidity with a room humidifier, too. Keep humidity levels at between 30 to 50%,” the web page states.
Here’s hoping this information aids in staying nice and toasty when you’re out and about this winter.
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