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We have all heard about ‘dressing for success’ but are you dressing appropriately for the winter weather? I just finished reading the sad news about the female climber who froze to death while attempting to climb the Grossglockner Mountain in Austria. It brings to mind that anything can happen unexpectedly and it is better to be prepared than not. Dr. Chandra Cunningham, a team member of one of the highest rated car accident medical doctor care providers in Kentucky, provides some helpful tips to keep you warm while outside in the winter weather.
*Dress in Layers. It is easier to take off and put on layers as the temperature fluctuates. For the base layer, or clothes against the skin, wear something light and thin that wicks moisture away to keep you dry, such as long underwear. Then the middle layer should be something that helps to trap body heat, such as fleece sweatshirts or flannels. The outer layer should protect you from the outside elements such as wind, snow, and rain. This can be a rain jacket or waterproof winter coat.
*Heat Loss from the Head. Unlike the common myth of heat loss being 40-50% from the head, the actual heat loss from the head is 7-10%. Due to the rich blood supply in the head and the blood vessels not being able to constrict as much as the body’s blood vessels, the warm blood releases heat from the head’s surface easily. Therefore, protect and cover your head, whether you call them stocking caps, beanies, toques, toboggans, or hats.
*Keep your Feet Warm. Socks can be worn in layers. Wear an inside thin layer to wick moisture away and a thicker outer layer to trap heat, such as wool or thermal socks. Avoid socks that are too tight that will restrict blood flow. Wear thick insulated and waterproof boots. Make sure they are big enough to accommodate layers of socks and allow movement of your feet—you may have to size up.
*Keep your Hands Warm. Wearing mittens or gloves is good enough by itself, depending on the materials it is made of and its insulation. Leather gloves with fleece insulation would be warmer than the thin cotton gloves found everywhere. Now there are gloves where we can still wear them while scrolling on our phones.
*Bonus Tips: Keep a package or two of the silver space/Mylar emergency blankets in your coat’s pocket and/or your crossbody or purse. Another good thing to have is the Hot Hands hand warmers. You can put them inside your boots to help keep your feet warm and in your gloves for your hands.
— This article is written by Chandra Cunningham, DC, one of the members of Chambers Medical Group’s team of car accident chiropractors who offer a variety of treatments and therapies ranging from diagnostic testing to various soft tissue therapies for car accidents and injuries in Kentucky.
