Its officially winter time in NYC with below freezing temperatures!
Here are some tips to keep warm and protect yourself on a cold winter's day:
1) Dress in layers with thin layers at the bottom (like thermal underwear) and thicker layers on top (like a bulky sweater)
I have friends who even wear multiple layers of socks to keep their feet warm. The bottom line is - do what you need to do to keep warm! You can always remove layers once you are back in a warm place.
2) Protect the coldest areas of your body
The areas most susceptible to cold temperatures include your ears, feet and hands. Protect them with a hat, ear muffs, gloves, socks, etc.
3) Speedwalk rather than stroll
Bringing up your heart rate allows for vasodilation (opening up of the blood vessels) which causes warm blood to flow throughout your body -- ultimately keeping you warmer.
4) Use warm packs or "hot packs" inside your gloves or in your socks
These packs can be bought in stores, or can be made at home (who knew?!). Check out DIY handwarmers here
5) Limit your time outdoors
Spend more time indoors with the heat on and with your loved ones, especially if you love to cuddle (an excellent way to keep warm!)
6) Ladies: avoid wearing leggings, tights, stockings in cold temperatures
Basically any thin layer of clothing over your legs will offer no added protection from the cold. Wear thick pants when you can.
7) Ladies again: wear close-toed shoes
You can still be fashionable in the winter, but without sandals or ballet flats. As cute and as comfortable as they may be, your feet are still exposed and subject to freezing temperatures.
8) If you want to warm your hands under hot water, make sure it's luke warm
Don't turn up the heat of water when warming your hands under the faucet. When your hands are cold they are less likely to sense very hot temperatures which could cause a 1st or 2nd degree skin burn.
9) This is the time for carbon monoxide poisoning from malfunctioning fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces, ranges, water heaters and room heaters
Make sure that you have a carbon monoxide detector in your home. If you do - make sure that you check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure they are on (not unplugged) & working effectively.
Hope this information helps! Please feel free to email me at DoctorDeenaMD@gmail.com or ask/follow me on Twitter @Doctor_Deena or Instagram at Live.Laugh.Love.Be_healthy
**PLEASE REMEMBER IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND/OR BEFORE STARTING OR STOPPING ANY TREATMENT OR ACTING UPON INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE SITE, YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR OWN PHYSICIAN OR HEALTH-CARE PROVIDER**
Here are some tips to keep warm and protect yourself on a cold winter's day:
1) Dress in layers with thin layers at the bottom (like thermal underwear) and thicker layers on top (like a bulky sweater)
I have friends who even wear multiple layers of socks to keep their feet warm. The bottom line is - do what you need to do to keep warm! You can always remove layers once you are back in a warm place.
2) Protect the coldest areas of your body
The areas most susceptible to cold temperatures include your ears, feet and hands. Protect them with a hat, ear muffs, gloves, socks, etc.
3) Speedwalk rather than stroll
Bringing up your heart rate allows for vasodilation (opening up of the blood vessels) which causes warm blood to flow throughout your body -- ultimately keeping you warmer.
4) Use warm packs or "hot packs" inside your gloves or in your socks
These packs can be bought in stores, or can be made at home (who knew?!). Check out DIY handwarmers here
5) Limit your time outdoors
Spend more time indoors with the heat on and with your loved ones, especially if you love to cuddle (an excellent way to keep warm!)
6) Ladies: avoid wearing leggings, tights, stockings in cold temperatures
Basically any thin layer of clothing over your legs will offer no added protection from the cold. Wear thick pants when you can.
7) Ladies again: wear close-toed shoes
You can still be fashionable in the winter, but without sandals or ballet flats. As cute and as comfortable as they may be, your feet are still exposed and subject to freezing temperatures.
8) If you want to warm your hands under hot water, make sure it's luke warm
Don't turn up the heat of water when warming your hands under the faucet. When your hands are cold they are less likely to sense very hot temperatures which could cause a 1st or 2nd degree skin burn.
9) This is the time for carbon monoxide poisoning from malfunctioning fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces, ranges, water heaters and room heaters
Make sure that you have a carbon monoxide detector in your home. If you do - make sure that you check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure they are on (not unplugged) & working effectively.
Hope this information helps! Please feel free to email me at DoctorDeenaMD@gmail.com or ask/follow me on Twitter @Doctor_Deena or Instagram at Live.Laugh.Love.Be_healthy
**PLEASE REMEMBER IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND/OR BEFORE STARTING OR STOPPING ANY TREATMENT OR ACTING UPON INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE SITE, YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR OWN PHYSICIAN OR HEALTH-CARE PROVIDER**
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