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Mark Etinger
Winter can be harsh. Cracked, dry skin, cold toes and a general fear of stepping outside make casual errands such as going to the grocery store a serious endeavor. This article will describe ways to stay warmer, whether you're waiting for your cold car to warm up, or walking three miles down the road to the schoolyard. 1. Layer: This is the most surefire way to stay warm during the winter. Start out with some wholesale blank t shirts underneath it all. When it comes to pants, long johns are a great help. From here, add normal pants and long sleeved clothing blanks. These trap pockets of air, which will warm from your body heat. Wool is a good insulator, and so is polyester fleece, and lastly, your heavy overcoat. 2. Jackets: If you are being especially active in cold weather, seek a windproof jacket that allows your sweat to escape. Goretex is best, but nylon does the trick also. If you want to look good, a pea coat or leather jacket may be a good investment. Cotton is not a good way to keep in heat or protect against the wind. 3. Scarf: This oft-maligned look is always in vogue, despite what the haters say. Your neck is a sensitive area, and if unprotected allows heat to escape from your warm core. 4. Hat: You lose a lot of heat from your head, but not as much as you may think. Scientists have debunked the myth that you lose almost half of your body heat through your head, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't wear a hat. Your face, head and chest are more sensitive to cold than other parts of the body. So if you go into a winter storm in a full-body winter-blast suit with your head uncovered, you may lose most of your heat through your head, but no more than if you went out without your face covered. That said, wear a hat. 5. Mittens and socks: These articles of clothing keep the hardest to circulate areas of your body warm. 6. Boots: Tennis shoes don't cut it. You need waterproof, preferably high-cut boots that will keep your toes warm and dry. 7. Movement: If you still feel cold, wiggle your toes and move your fingers. This will rush blood to your extremities. If you get wet and aren't wearing waterproof layers, change immediately. 8. Eat: Soup, comfort food, tea and other body warming fare will help your body for when you want to brave the elements. With these tips in mind you shouldn't have too much trouble staying warm. Remember, it's better to be overdressed than underdressed, and if it's starting to get cold, don't think you will be okay skipping a layer or a key piece of clothing.
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