Winters have arrived and so are the concerns related to extreme cold weather as the mercury dips in India, especially in the northern parts. The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert in Uttarakhand from December 18 to December 21, with Delhi also having the coldest days.
From runny nose and flu-like symptoms to more serious conditions like frostbite and hypothermia, one should be careful before exposing oneself to extremely cold temperatures. So let’s know about some tips to keep in mind this winter.
Diet
Just as your clothes keep you warm on the outside, certain foods can do the same thing on the inside. Hot soups, dry fruits and dates not only provide enough warmth in cold weather but also increase your energy levels. Increasing the amount of ghee while cooking can also help keep you warm.
work out
It’s nice to be in bed with a heater next to you but lack of physical activity in winter can increase the risk of other diseases like high blood pressure, obesity and high blood cholesterol. Keeping the body moving and warming up the muscles through simple motions will also help you stay active and warm the body.
more layers
Scientifically speaking, wearing more layers of winter clothing can keep you warmer than just a thick jacket. Air is a poor conductor of heat and as more air is trapped between more layers of clothing, it does not allow heat to escape from the body. Wearing a body warmer also helps in retaining body heat.
Avoid Morning Walk
Doctors emphasize that morning walks can be injurious to health, especially in winters in foggy conditions. Fog mixes with smoke and pollutants to form smog that can cause serious lung infections when inhaled.
heater protection
There have been many incidents in the past where people have died because they slept with their room heater still on. According to experts, using a room heater for a long time increases the level of carbon monoxide in the room, which can lead to death, especially when there is no source of fresh air.
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