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

   

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   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.

How to stay warm for extended periods of time outside in winter

With winter temperatures bottoming out it is good to avoid hypothermia when you venture outdoors -- especially if you are going to be outside for the inauguration or some other winter event.

• Wear a hat -- most body heat is lost through the head.
• Wear warm socks and insulated foot wear -- save your fancy duds for the inaugural ball.
• Wear gloves -- not those fashionable leather ones but insulated ski type gloves.
• Dress in layers. Add down vests, long underwear, and windbreakers.
• Wear a Neck-up or extra long turtleneck pull up to help cover your face.
• Take warm clothes in your car if you are traveling a distance -- if your car breaks down you may wish you had some extra layers. Pack them for your kids too.

When you come inside away from the cold, use a Maine Warmer to help warm up. If you are going to be out for about an hour you might wrap a Neck Warmer around your neck under your coat, or take some Hand Warmers with you. Slip a warmer or two under the covers before hopping in bed to avoid the chill of cold sheets.