2021-10-13 14:00:39
#how_to_stay_warm
Dear friends, you asked us how to stay warm in Ukrainian cold weather so we decided to give some advice how Ukrainians do it
Wear clothes according to a season (as we can say - it’s the main point)
Wear a heat-retaining layer. Aside from just keeping dry, you want to look for clothing made out of materials that are very insulating. You’ve probably heard about fleece but this fabric is not for everyone.
Wear an under-layer. This is an easy way to stay warmer without having to do much. An under-layer is a layer of clothing which goes under your normal clothing. A common form of underwear are thermals.
Common under-layer items include stockings, leggings, thermal shirts, and long underwear.
Wear wool, if you can. This is one of the best insulating materials, even though it can be expensive.
Other warm materials include down, lined leather, fur, and neoprene.
Wool will continue to keep you warm, even if wet. This is not true of most other materials such as leather or quilted cotton.
Protect your extremities When you’re outside, try to keep your head, hands and feet covered with a scarf, hat, gloves, thick fuzzy socks and boots. You may also wear two layers of socks or leggings/thermals under your jeans. It may not make you look like the pinnacle of fashion, but you will be warm.
It is very important for all of these items to be waterproof, since these are the areas where you are most likely to notice wetness and additional cold. For example, use lined leather gloves if you can.
Protect yourself from the elements When you're forced to go outside, stay as far away as you can from things like rain, snow, puddles, ice and wind. These things getting too close are what make you feel cold; your clothing and body can usually handle the air temperature. Move quickly between buildings, use a car when you can, and when you must be outside, try to walk under a shelter.
Bring warming materials. You can carry around little heat sources with you, if you find yourself struggling to stay warm. Small items, like reusable hand warmers, can be put in a pocket to get the job done when gloves just aren’t enough. Other items, like travel mugs full of soup, can be used to warm you from the inside out.
Move around to create heat If your clothes themselves can’t keep you warm, let your body create heat. Moving around will burn energy in your body, which gets expelled as heat. Try exercising or at least try not to stand still.
Close off unused rooms and focus on heating a central room It is often easier and cheaper to focus on keeping one room warm than on keeping an entire apartment or house warm.
Drink something hot Whether it's a hot cup of lemon tea or a Mexican coffee, drinking a hot liquid can boost how warm you feel from the inside out.
Take a hot shower or bath
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