Winter is coming and is a tough season for many people. The days are long and chilly, and weather extremes not only have the potential to occur at any time but also bring with them dangerous and treacherous situations. If you want your life to be simpler, we've put together a list of 10 of our greatest wintertime tips and advice to help you get through the hardest (and longest) season of the year.
1 - Showers should be made shorter.
While this is true all year round, winter is a particularly important time to practice short, efficient showers because it is so alluring to stand under the hot water until your entire body resembles a sultana. Try towel drying in the shower (after you've turned off the water, of course) while it's still hot and steamy to lessen the shock of walking outside into the chilly air.
2 - Beginning weatherproof
Investigate the cause before turning up your heating if your windows are closed but you still sense chilly air in the house. Poorly sealed windows or doors may be the cause of draughts. For a quick, efficient fix, think about using a draught snake. You can also caulk or purchase rubber weather-sealing strips from your local hardware store to fix frigid leaks.
3 - Avoid alcohol.
Even while a glass of scotch or red wine may seem to warm you up, it actually lowers the temperature of your body. Because alcohol makes your blood vessels enlarge, you might experience flushing after a cheeky drink. Vasoconstriction, one of your body's primary defenses against the cold, is overridden as a result. Consider drinking hot chocolate or herbal tea if you want to stay warm.
4 - Never use a generator inside.
Even if the doors and windows are open, you should never run a generator inside a house, basement, shed, or garage. As far as possible, keep portable generators outside, away from windows, and away from your home. Unfortunately, deaths caused by carbon monoxide poisoning from generators have already occurred this winter. It's also a good idea to install and test carbon monoxide alarms at least once a month to safeguard you and your family.
5 - Keep your body warm.
A thick sweater won't keep you warm; layers of comfortable, light, loose-fitting apparel will. Eat frequently because food gives the body the energy it needs to generate heat on its own. Juice or warm broth are good beverages to consume. Don't drink alcohol or coffee. It's probable that you have either frostbite or hypothermia if you have numbness, memory loss, drowsiness, or grayish-yellow, hard, or waxy skin.
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6 - Make the Most of Winter Fruits and Vegetables' Nutrient Content
6 - Make the Most of Winter Fruits and Vegetables' Nutrient Content
Winter eating should not be bland and deficient in vitamins. Reduce your intake of meals high in carbohydrates, such as white bread and pasta, and instead load your plate with winter squash, citrus, pomegranates, and other winter-adapted foods like dark leafy greens. These fruits and vegetables are packed with fiber, antioxidants, and nutrients that give you more energy and prevent you from gaining weight throughout the winter. Also, they might lower your risk of developing cancer.
7 - Take care of your skin.
Our skin loses moisture quickly in cold, dry air. Your skin may become dry, itchy, and scaly as a result of this, warm air from a central heating unit, and some good scratchy winter clothing. To keep moisture in your skin, apply a thick, oil-based moisturizer. When your skin feels dry or after a shower or bath, lather it on. Consider using a humidifier to help provide moisture to the air, as well as drinking lots of water, eating foods like berries that are high in antioxidants, and taking supplements with omega-3 fatty acids.
8 - Be active.
Try to be as active as you can be to improve your circulation. Avoid sitting stationary for extended periods of time and move around at least once an hour. Simple physical activity can help you stay warm. Put your feet up when you do sit down, because the ground is the coldest place to be.
9 - Drink plenty of water.
Winters make us feel less thirsty, and we frequently forget to drink water. However, this is not a good idea because dehydration leaves your sinuses and airways open to infections like a cold or cough. Be sure to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated at all times!
10 - Spend some time outdoors in the sun.
When combined with the fact that most people spend less time outside during the winter, the regular decrease in sunlight results in fewer individuals receiving any sunlight at all. Depressive symptoms and Seasonal Affective Disorder can both be caused by inadequate sun exposure (SAD). Moreover, without exposure to sunlight, the body is unable to create enough vitamin D. This winter, be sure to get out and enjoy some sunlight.