While we’re currently having the hottest temperatures ever recorded in the UK, here at IDEAL we like to look ahead.
The official season of gulping down a bunch of cup hot chocolates is just around the corner. And we can’t wait to slide inside the warm, cozy blanket and sip on the warm healing drinks.
But there is so much more to the winters than just drinking hot chocolates. Like summer demands us to keep our bodies cool naturally, winter demands us to keep our bodies warm naturally.
While there is no comparison between summer and winter, one thing you will agree on is that falling sick in winter is possibly the worst. On the other hand, how can you miss such lovely romantic weather with snowflakes from the sky?
Hence, it is important that you keep yourself active and worn during the winter.
Keeping Warm During Winter Is A Also The Key To Keeping Well
When winter approaches, our immune system becomes weak. It becomes difficult to maintain a normal body temperature. While most regions in the world enjoy mid-winter, there are places where the winter season means the average temperature will go below freezing point.
Summer might be ruthless, but it kills harmful bacteria that might infect you. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for winter. In fact, winter is known to be the perfect time for bacteria and viruses to flourish.
Here are a few reasons why it’s important to keep yourself warm during winter.
- A decrease in metabolism.
- The walls of blood vessels lose their elasticity.
- Thinning fat layer under the skin, exposed to cold.
- Risk of hypothermia.
Now that you know the importance of keeping yourself warm in winter let’s explore different ways to keep yourself warm.
Ways To Keep Yourself Warm In Home
When winter temperature gets really frigid, it can feel impossible to keep yourself warm – even when you are inside your house. This is why we are here with the following ways to keep yourself warm when inside the home.
Exercise
Working out is like refueling your body. Your body needs a minimum level of activity that helps maintain blood circulation. A chilly and cold climate can make you feel all cozy under the blanket, but it is important that you dust off all your laziness and move your body.
If you don’t move and give in to your laziness, it will eventually result in gaining weight, which isn’t healthy. So, no matter how cold it is outside, ensure that you are doing at least a 30-minute exercise.
Room Heaters
Even after exercising, you might feel cold. This can be because of cold air entering your house. Why can some rooms be sealed off from cold winters? You cannot do that for rooms having chimneys.
In that case, you can use room heaters. The room heater will ensure the room temperature is favorable enough to feel warm. While there are different types of room heaters available in the market, going with an oil-filled radiator can reduce your financial burden.
An oil filled radiator running costs are generally less than an electric heater and circulates heat even after it is turned off.
Double Your Drape
Adding another layer of curtain can help you keep cold air outside and hot air inside. The most effective curtain layer is the blackout curtain. This is because they are much thicker compared to the other curtains and provide better insulation.
If you add a room heater along with the drape, you will be able to maintain the heat for a longer time.
Wear Layers
Unlike summers, you cannot roam in your home wearing a shirt and shorts. Even if you are inside your room, cold air will be around you. If you are not careful enough, you will catch a cold.
Try wearing layers to offer your body with enough insulation. When you wear different layers of clothes, the air trapped in between the layers keeps the cold outside and the body warm inside.
Leaving The Oven Open After Baking
Winter is the season that most people enjoy baking different things. If you are using your oven for baking something, try to keep your oven open after the cooking is done. It will help you regulate the heat inside the home.
Although this heat will dissipate after a few minutes, if your home is tightly insulated, the heat will stay longer in the room, making it a cozy environment for you.
Wear Thick Slippers
Most people think that they get cold because of not wearing layers and load themselves with three to four layers. However, they forget to cover their feelings.
Your feet are one of the major areas that are in constant touch with the ground. If not careful, the ground can absorb your body heat.
To ensure this never happens, ensure that you are wearing thick socks or slippers all the time.
Wear Leggings Inside Your Trousers
Your upper body is where heat is generated. So, you must have noticed that covering your upper body helps you feel warm. However, if you want to get the most out of your home comfort in winter, try wearing leggings inside your trousers or shorts.
Leggings are made up of cotton and provide a protective material between your skin and cold. It also helps to prevent body heat loss from your body.
Eat Fatty Food
In winter, we lose most of our fat because of a lack of appetite. Our metabolism slows down, and for that reason, we eat less. While we consume fewer calories, we move around in the same amount. The deficit of calories is taken care of by the stored fat inside the body.
If the fat layer starts thickening up, you lose protective insulation from your body. This makes winter harsher on your body.
To prevent this from happening, it is important that you need fatty food and restores the fat percentage inside your body.