To dress for cold weather, consider how the body keeps warm.
Insulating your body and wearing loose layers can really help you stay warm.
Theres nothing wrong with bundling up, dont get me wrong.
You shouldnt have red lines or indentation marks on your skin.
There are other ways your body maintains homeostasis, too.
Your cells generate warmth by converting stored energy into heat.
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This heats your blood which travels throughout your body.
When you get cold, you begin to shiver, making your skeletal muscles contract.
The thing is, reduced circulation means that wherever the blood is not reaching will not be as warm.
Do you know how your hands and feet can get cold easily?
These outer extremities are some of the first to experience a reduced temperature.
Additionally, your body hair traps the heat you generate.
You know that sensation of getting goosebumps?
Thats actually an attempt to keep you warm.
The tiny hairs all over your body exist for many reasons, and insulation is one of them.
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The warmth that your body generates warms the air nearest to your skin.
These tiny hairs work to trap that warm air and keep you nice and toasty.
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For example, mittens are more effective than gloves because they have extra room for holding in warm air.
Layers are incredibly effective, Dr. Allison adds.
Just check that that you are layering without tightness or form-fitting in mind.
You also dont want to be weighed down by a bunch of heavy tight garments.
The best guideline to consider is less is more, he adds.
This is why wool is a great material to wear in the winter.
It traps heat and keeps you insulated quite efficiently.
Dr. Allison also recommends that youcheck the weather beforeyou go out.
Sweating too much in your winter clothes can also contribute to getting colder faster, he adds.
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