Winters and cold fronts are getting harsher each year. Winter chills and cold snaps not only disturb normal life, but also have an adverse effect on health.
Heavy rains, intense winds and lower temperatures are expected in the coming weeks
The National Meteorological Service (SMN) iHe reported that during this Sunday and early Monday, January 24, the Cold Front 24 will impact Mexico in its entirety. Causing a cold environment, mainly in the north and northeast of the country.
Cold Front 24 will head over the Yucatan Peninsula, generating a mass of polar air that will cause temperatures to drop in the Central Table and the North Table. The same that will impact the states of Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas and Campeche with persistent rains and low pressure.
In view of the growing cold fronts ahead, here are some tips to keep in mind to beat them:
don’t drink alcohol
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has asked people not to drink alcohol during cold snaps. This, he says, lowers body temperature, which should be avoided during cold temperatures. Alcohol relaxes and widens blood vessels, which in turn makes it easier for body heat to escape and subsequently lowers body temperature.
cover your head
Hats or caps prevent heat loss from the body through the head during cold snaps. In general, any part of the body that is exposed will help release body temperature. Therefore, to retain body heat, one should cover oneself as much as possible.
Wear mittens instead of gloves
The NDMA suggests wearing mittens instead of gloves. “Mitts are better than gloves as fingers can share body heat,” the NDMA guidelines read. Mittens are considered warmer than gloves as they do not separate the fingers, so the fingers stay close together and also share general body heat. Mittens increase the level of warmth compared to gloves.
have hot drinks
Regular intake of hot drinks will help maintain body temperature. One can consume kadha or plain ginger tea in small intervals. But along with this, you should also be careful about your sugar intake. Increased consumption of tea and hot drinks will also increase the amount of sugar consumed, which can later have an adverse effect. You can have jaggery instead of refined sugar.
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