Tips to Keep Warm

Beat the chill & survive to summer

Sure it’s not cold, compared to the UK, but Sitgeans are used to the warm!
Try these suggestions to keep warmer:

1. Heating, not Too High
   Going from warm house to the cold outdoors is bad.
   Don’t overheat the house above 20c
2. Exercise in Bed!
   Warms you up, ready to get out. Anything goes, but circling your ankle and toe pointing, up and down. Is easy. Bum clenches are ok too.
3. Moisturise, especially if dry
   Inflamed, angry skin, loses heat
4. Put on warmed shoes (on rad with caution)
   Cold footwear will keep your feet cold & you, overall
5. Keeping your tummy warm, matters
   Warmer torso, drives heat from your arms & legs
6. Keep Hands out of Pockets
   Swing hands by your side, whilst walking, for a warming workout
7. Breath through your Nose
   Breathing out via your mouth, feels less warm
8. Fleece Hat over the Ears
   Rather than wool just on the head, as it traps air, minimising a potential 30% loss of heat. Especially on the occasional day, without Sitges sun.
9. Eat Protein
   Digesting it raises body temperature significantly, compared to carbohydrates or fats (e.g. porridge with soya milk for breakers: Nuts too!)
10. No Caffeine
    Drink decaf tea or coffee, as Caffeine prevents blood vessels constricting in the cold. Drink decaffeinated or herbal drinks (ginger tea has natural warming properties)
11. Socialise & Share Good Memories
    Being alone feels colder & nostalgia warms the soul

KNOW SOMEONE ELDERLY, AT RISK THIS WINTER?
Tel: 902 00 38 38 Email: casework@ageconcern-espana.org (or just lonely)
Original DailyMail article:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2513438/