Clothing should be multi-layered, according to the “cabbage” principle. It is better to wear a natural cotton T-shirt or shirt underneath, and a woolen item on top. Outerwear should not only be very warm, but also comfortable: not restrict movement, and not be tied with tight belts or laces.
At temperatures below minus 3-5 degrees, wearing a hat becomes mandatory. The feeling that your head is not freezing is very deceptive and insidious. Hypothermia, which it can lead to, is dangerous not only because of the possibility of colds. The spasm of cerebral vessels that occurs in this case can result in severe headaches.
According to the proverb, it is advisable to keep your feet warm. Insulate your shoes well. She shouldn't squeeze her leg. Wool socks won't hurt. In essence, it is not socks that warm us at all, but the warmth of our body, which socks do not allow to “evaporate.” In winter, dark-colored clothing is preferable, as it absorbs the greatest amount of sunlight.
If you are going to be outside for a long time:
•Tight shoes, lack of insoles, and damp, dirty socks are often the main prerequisites for the appearance of abrasions and frostbite. Special attention should be paid to shoes for those whose feet often sweat. You need to put warm insoles in your boots, and wear wool socks instead of cotton socks - they absorb moisture, leaving your feet dry.
• Don't go out into the cold without mittens, a hat and a scarf. The best option is mittens made of water-repellent and windproof fabric with fur inside. Gloves made from natural materials, although comfortable, do not protect against frost.
• In windy, cold weather, before going outside, lubricate exposed areas of the body with cream.
• Do not wear metal (including gold, silver) jewelry – rings, earrings, etc. – in the cold. Firstly, the metal cools much faster than the body to low temperatures, as a result of which it is possible to “stick” to the skin with pain and cold injuries. Secondly, rings on the fingers impede normal blood circulation. In general, in cold weather, try to avoid contact of bare skin with metal.
• Get help from a friend – watch your friend's face, especially the ears, nose and cheeks, for any noticeable changes in color, and he or she will watch yours.
• When you return home, be sure to check for frostbite on your limbs, back, ears, and nose. Frostbite left unchecked can lead to gangrene and subsequent loss of a limb.
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