Toasty Tips For Keeping Warm This Winter
No one wants summer to be over, but the truth is that we are past Labor Day and it’s time to get ready for cooler weather. Winter can be a great season if you keep warm and find plenty of fun things to do.
2015 opened with a spike in deaths due to hypothermia, and with increasingly unpredictable storms coming every winter, it is best to be prepared. People who live alone, the elderly, the very young, and the disabled are at the highest risk.
These tips will give you some ideas of how to keep yourself (and the people you care about) warm this winter season.
Keep Active
If you find yourself outdoors with no easy way to warm up, keep moving your arms and legs. This will keep your circulation flowing and prevent hypothermia. If you are trying to warm up a small child or an older person, it might be hard to get them moving, especially once the cold begins to make them tired.
The key is to find a balance between staying in motion and conserving energy. Keep walking, and never lie down when you are in snow, especially if snow is actively falling.
Nourish Yourself
This is a great tip whether you are going on a long winter hike or just hitting the slopes for some sledding. Cold burns energy quickly, so be sure to eat a warm meal before going out.
Here is a great tip from people who are definitely cold more often than you – Freezer workers are trained to concentrate on carbohydrates and fats in their meals to maintain energy and keep their body temperature normal.
Bundle Up
This is a tricky one. Many people get this wrong and end up like the little brother from A Christmas Story, with their arms sticking out at their sides. The key to wrapping up in winter is not more layers, but good choices of fabric.
The bottom layer of fabric should wick moisture away from your body. You can wear as many layers as you want – if the layer on your skin is soaked with sweat, you’ll end up freezing no matter what. Merino, silk, and synthetic drying fabrics will do this best.
Next you will want to insulate. Something to lock heat in, like goose down or thick fleece, is best for the middle layer – think of what kind of blanket you’d want on a freezing night.
The final layer should protect you from the elements. Wind and water can cut through even a warm coat, so your last layer should be something lightweight and wind-proof to keep the warmth inside.
Dashing Through The Snow
Follow these tips and you are sure to stay toasty warm this winter! Winter makes travel difficult, and sometimes power or phone lines go down, so make a point to check on any older relatives or isolated people you know in the event of a storm – you could end up saving a life.
Guest Author: Lolita Di
Montana snow fall in september 2014 CNN Newsource tweet
[…] Read more at The Global Dispatch Related News The 10 people to keep an eye on at Winter Meetings SAN DIEGO — It's by far the largest gathering each year of people who make their living off Major League Baseball. Which makes the Winter Meetings particularly challenging to stand… … READ MORE Winter Solstice 2014: Why the Sun will stand still today Today is the real reason for the season: It's the winter solstice! If you're a purist, then raise your glass at 6:03 p.m. Eastern time, because that's the moment the … READ MORE Winter Storm Damon wreaks havoc up and down East Coast Winter Storm Damon packed a precipitation-filled punch for millions of people as the nor'easter worked its way up the eastern seaboard — leaving one person dead in a highway wreck…. … READ MORE Winter Meetings frenzy: Breaking down the Marlins SAN DIEGO – Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria ran the bases at Yankee Stadium like a giddy schoolboy after his team won Game 6 and the 2003 World Series. A lasting… … READ MORE Student Crossword | Winter Weather Test your knowledge of winter weather by playing our crossword. Source:: Student Crossword | Winter Weather READ MORE Reasons Reducing Car Accidents Means Addressing the Human Factor Human error is usually the reason most people get into car accidents. Here are some tips to prevent mistakes and avoid the most common factors for crashes. Never Drink And … READ MORE Video Reviews of ‘Annie,’ ‘Winter Sleep’ and ‘Mr. Turner’ Times critics review "Annie," "Winter Sleep" and "Mr. Turner." Source:: Video Reviews of ‘Annie,’ ‘Winter Sleep’ and ‘Mr. Turner’ READ MORE Covile flourishes, Owls regain footing during winter break Erica Covile has emerged as a force on the offensive end.The post Covile flourishes, Owls regain footing during winter break appeared first on The Temple News. Source:: Covile flourishes, Owls … READ MORE The 10 people to keep an eye on Winter Solstice 2014: Why the Sun will stand Winter Storm Damon wreaks havoc up and down Winter Meetings frenzy: Breaking down the Marlins Student Crossword | Winter Weather Reasons Reducing Car Accidents Means Addressing the Human Video Reviews of ‘Annie,’ ‘Winter Sleep’ and ‘Mr. Covile flourishes, Owls regain footing during winter break var hupso_services_c=new Array("twitter","facebook_like","facebook_send","google");var hupso_counters_lang = "en_GB";var hupso_image_folder_url = "";var hupso_url_c="";var hupso_title_c="Toasty Tips For Keeping Warm This Winter"; […]