19/01/2025
How can I keep warm more effectively?
There are some obvious ways and less known ways to keep warm in winter. How many of these things do you do?
Wear base layers: modern thermals are much more comfortable, thinner, warmer and more breathable than the 'old lady thermals' were in the past! Use thermals tops, leggings and socks.
Trap in the warmth using air: Don't just pile on lots of tighter layers without air space, it's trapping the air that keeps you warm. Down/synthetic filled puffy jackets work much better than multiple dense heavy layers. Fleeces and real wool (especially cashmere) are good for trapping warmth.
Eat warming spices: ginger, chillies, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and pepper will increase your circulation and keep you warmer.
Have hot food and drinks, especially soup and stew. you will be sweating in no time!
Building muscles! Did you know that strength training not only makes you strong, but the muscles you build will generate heat better?
Go around your home and feel where the draughts are coming in. you can purchase all different types of products to prevent excessive air flow. My draughts were coming in through keyholes so I got covers for them.
Hot water bottles, heated blankets, heated throws, thick socks, furry slippers, hats and gloves (fingerless if working from home!) really help.
Move around a lot! This helps to generate body heat.
Close the doors of the room you are in and also close the curtains before nightfall to keep the heat in.
Be with other people, rooms with more people in are warmer!
You can buy portable heated pads for shoes and gloves, and even heated gilets.
Putting hot water in the sink and soaking your hands in it for a while.
Always carry a scarf, hat, gloves and umbrella with you in winter so you don't get caught out.
Ear muffs work! If you don't like the look, how about padded wireless headphones? They do the same job and you can listen to your favourite tunes at the same time!
Deep Heat or other types of creams that feel hot, can be rubbed into the feet if you don't have sensitive skin.
Have you got more ideas? Please share them!