Tips to keep warm during the cold season

8 wise ways of keeping warm

1. Wrap up warm

Dress in layers and wear a hat, gloves and scarf. Clothes made from wool, cotton or fleecy fabrics are warmest. When you're indoors, wear warm socks and slippers to keep your feet cosy.

2. Keep the cold out 

Close doors and use a keyhole cover to block draughts. Buy thermal linings for curtains to keep the heat in.

3. Don't use alcohol to keep warm

  

Avoid drinking alcohol before going, or when, outside. It makes you feel warm because blood vessels in the skin expand, but this draws heat away from your vital organs.

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4. Check your heating

 

Have your heating system serviced regularly to make sure it works well.

5. Maintain the temperature

 

Keep your main living room at 18–21°C (64–70°F) and the rest of your house at 16°C (61°F) at least. If you can’t heat all the rooms you use, heat the living room during the day and the bedroom just before you go to sleep. In bed, use either a hot water bottle or an electric blanket.

6. Have warming food and drinks

 

Have regular hot drinks and food such as porridge, soups and stews.

7. Stay active

Keep as active as possible to boost your circulation. Move around at least once an hour and avoid sitting still for long periods. Even light exercise will help keep you warm. When you do sit down, put your feet up as it’s coldest nearest the ground.      

I wish you well on the cold season and keep yourself warm buddies.