Ten tips for weathering the cold temperatures – especially if you have to work outside

1. Dress in several layers.
2. Keep your hands warm – wear warm gloves or mittens.
3. Wear a warm hat – most body heat is lost through the head.
4. Stay hydrated – avoiding alcohol.
5. Drink warm liquids – decaf tea, hot chocolate, or warm apple cider.
6. Stay active to promote blood circulation.
7. To avoid dry split lips use lip balm.
8. Avoid split skin around fingernails by keeping moisturizing cream on hands and avoid putting hands in water a lot. Use rubber gloves when cleaning or washing dishes.
9. If you have to be outside make sure to do so for short periods of time. Shivering is a sign that your

   

   Maine Warmers Woolly Bear Neck Warmer

   body is cooling off.
10. Use microwave hand warmers to pre-warm boots before going outside. Maine Warmers are reusable and washable. You can regulate the temperature by how long you microwave them. A Back or Neck Warmer can be used to warm hands and feet as well.

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Maine Warmers' Hand Warmer Mittens

1.  Dress in several thin layers. The air space between the layers also helps keep you warm.
2.   Look for silk or thin polyester long underwear – especially the tops. They can be worn under turtlenecks, blouses, and dresses.
3. Tights and leggings are fashionable. They can be worn under dresses, skirts, or pants for added warmth.
4. A vest will help keep your core warm and a scarf to wrap around your neck will help keep the heat in.
5.  Wear warm socks and shoes that do not fit tightly. When blood flow is restricted toes may feel cold. Shoes that cover your foot completely will help as well.
6.  Wear gloves without the fingers inside, and put on warm mittens or gloves before going outside.
7. Wear a hat. We lose a lot of body heat through our heads.
8. Stay well hydrated, drink warm liquids, and eat nutritious foods.
9.  Keep active to promote good circulation.
10. Going for a walk outside in the winter?  If it’s windy wear a shell either under or over your coat to help break the wind. Also, a light pair of wind pants will slip on over your slacks or blue jeans.
11. Slip a pair of Palm Packs (small reusable hand warmers) inside a pair of large fleecy mittens or your

    

    Palm Packs are small reusable hand warmers

    coat pockets to help keep your hands warm.
12. Put a Maine Warmer or two in your bed to take the chill off cold bed sheets before turning in at night. The warmth may also help you relax and go to sleep.
13. When you sit down to read or watch TV heat up a pair of Hand Warmers  or Neck Warmer and hold it on your lap or tuck it behind your back.

Keeping Warm in Cold Temperatures

Keeping warm in the winter, especially if your job requires extensive outside exposure in bitter cold temperatures, can be a challenge. Here are a few things you can do to help prevent hypothermia and frostbite.

Wear layers of clothing for better insulation to protect susceptible areas. Hats that cover the ears, good insulating mittens and boots, possibly a couple of pairs of socks (make sure your toes have plenty of breathing room. Wear scarves, wind pants, and even face masks to help prevent frostbite.

Be aware of weather conditions and remember that wind can contribute to frostbite.

Drink plenty of water to keep hydrated.

Eat appropriate nourishing foods.

Avoid fatigue.

Don’t drink alcohol or smoke as these activities affect blood circulation.

Maine Warmers microwave heating pads help keep you warm in the winter. Palm Packs can be tucked into
pockets or mittens on frosty winter walks. Neck Warmers can be worn under a jacket, and Back Warmers can pre-warm a cold car seat.