Why is it so important to bundle up in the winter time? According to knol.google.com, cold weather does affect the blood flow. The structure of the blood cells when exposed to the cold elements may change. The effects are almost immediately and lasts for several days. I guess that could explain why people experience tiredness during the cold weather days. This does make since. The cardiovascular system is really affected by the cold temperatures.
According to dumbscientist.com, the cold weather can cause restriction of the blood flow. This could result in less supply of white blood cells which are vital for our immune system to fight infections. This does make sense.
They also made mention of how humans can lose excess heat, but have a problem retaining the heat. How often have I heard Dr. Oz. mention that we lose most of our heat through the top of our head. So it is so important to wear hats in the winter time. It is important not to compromise the immune system, because then there is less ability to fight off germs, colds, and sickness. It is all so clear to me now.
Now I can understand why my parents always told me to wrap up, wear my hat, wear an undershirt. At first I thought, there is no need for all that. But now I think differently.
Do you take precautions in the winter time to prepare for the cold weather? I discovered that eating warm chicken noodle soup is good for warming the body and is very nutritional as well.
Do you make sure you wear a hat, scarf, gloves, and boots? I find that long boots keep my feet and legs so warm. I recall Dr. Oz. mentioning that a scarf around the face helps you to breathe warm air into the lungs as oppose to cold air. This is very beneficial to those with asthma. I never realized the cold air in the lungs can affect breathing and could be cause for increased coughing. I observed some of this from a friend that had congested heart failure. Sometimes when the temperatures were really cold like below 40 or 30 degrees, he would tell me he had to make sure he wore a scarf around his face, so that he did not breathe in the cold air. Again, another situation that makes plenty of sense.
Have you ever observed hunters? Some of them use hand, toe, and foot warmers. I tried using the foot warmers. I thought I was in “7th heaven.” The foot warmers are inexpensive and you can find them at Meijer’s for only $9.99 for a pack of 10. Or you can buy a pack of 1 pair for less than $3.00. The good thing about the foot warmers is that you can put them in your boots or shoes and they will actually keep your feet warm for about 6 to 7 hours. I just love that.
Have you considered double layering yourself during cold weather. Yes, double layering. Two pair of sweaters, long johns, or double pair of pants, and thick socks. It does work for keeping you warm. Keep warm this winter. Why not make it a point?
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