If you have poor circulation, keeping warm enough in the winter months can be pretty tricky. You do not want to be getting sick, or losing a toe after all.
Believe it or not, the simple hot water bottle has come back into play as the recession kicks in. If you are afraid that the bottle may burst, then look into some kind of warming bean bag type thing, which you can warm in the microwave.
Always be careful with hot water bottles of any form. Make sure that they are covered, and are not too hot, and you will be able to keep nice and warm at night and during the day-perfect for relieving aching muscles as well.
Do not be tempted to eat cold food such as ice cream. Eat well-balanced hot meals that will help keep you warm.
If you like spicy food, then eat up! The heat generated will help you to feel warmer.
Make sure that keep drinking, no matter what. If you have mobility issues, then make up thermoses of hot drinks and keep them close by.
So many people turn the heating up a notch in winter, when all they need to do is put on another layer of clothing. Start off with thermal underwear, both tops and bottoms, then a top of some kind and then a jumper.
Add to this if necessary. If you are still cold, then place a heated water bottle close to the skin, or get a blanket.
Do not forget your feet or head. This is where most of your body heat is lost.
One pair of socks probably will not be enough to keep your feet hot, so add an extra pair. Look into thermal socks or wool socks-they are particularly warm.
Do not forget, you will certainly need a hat when you are outside. If your house is cold, you can wear one inside as well.
Consider buying a halogen heater, which is supposed to be more cost-effective than other types of heating, although that does not seem to have been proved before. They are usually equipped with safety features, so that if they fall over, they switch off automatically.
However, as with any heating appliance, you should carefully do your research before purchasing. Heaters of any kind can be used to heat the room that you use most frequently, saving the cost of heating the whole house.
Try an electric blanket. This will keep you feeling toasty all night long-just make sure it has an automatic shut-off so that you do not start a fire.
Exercise of any form will help keep you warm. If you have been sitting still for a while, get up, and move around the house.
Housework in particular will help keep you hot, and you will get a clean house in the process! Alternatively, go out for a brisk walk as often as you can.
This will warm you up and the house will feel much warmer compared to outside when you return. It does not hurt to burn a few calories in the process as well.
If you have rooms that you do not use regularly, then turn the heating down in those rooms, and shut the doors. If you have an upstairs, then consider turning down the radiators in those rooms, if you do not use them during the day.
You can always turn up the heating again when the rooms are in use. This will save you money as well.
Sealing up windows with a simple sheet of plastic can keep out drafts and keep the heat in the room, though it may not be the prettiest look. Do not seal up every window in the house, as you could put yourself at risk, particularly if you have gas heating.
Placing special foil behind radiators is supposed to increase warmth in a room by reflecting the heat back into it. In any case, it is a cheap option to try, which is good if you are short on money.
Insulating your apartment is initially a more expensive way of keeping heat in, but in the long-term it can save you a lot of money on energy bills. If it is necessary, you may be able to get financial assistance from the government, particularly if you are elderly.
With these tips, you should be able to do a lot better during the winter. Take some steps today and see if you feel more comfortable.
Author Resource:-
Terry Daniels is a former electrical engineer and has written hundreds of articles relating to air conditioning and heating, including shop heater. He has been involved in the air conditioning and heating business for over 16 years.
Contact Info:
Terry Daniels
TerryDaniels09@gmail.com
http://www.theheatstorm.com
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