Hot Tips for Cold Weather
- Stay hydrated. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which moves warmth away from your vital organs.
- Keep things loose and comfortable. You’ll need to be able to move around to warm up.
- Wear an insulating layer, like long johns or leggings, under your pants.
- Go for two pairs of socks, but make sure there’s enough room for your toes to move around.
- Put on a pair of warm mittens over your gloves.
- Protect your head and neck with a hat, scarf, or gaiter.
- You’ll want at least three layers of clothes. The first should be moisture-wicking, the second for insulating, and the outer for wind and moisture protection.
Frostbite and You
Myth › The temperature has to be way below zero to get frostbite.
Truth › According to Harvard Health, you can get frostbite in temperatures as high as 28 degrees depending on time spent outside and the wind chill.
Myth › You’ll be able to tell you’ve been frostbitten because the affected area will burn in pain.
Truth › Frostbite actually numbs the body, so the telltale sign will be a lack of feeling in the affected area.
Myth › Get the frostbitten area as hot as possible to quickly reverse damage.
Truth › The area should be warmed up slowly. Since the skin will be numb, it can more easily burn and get more damaged.
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