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Cold wave alert! Follow these 8 golden rules to stay safe from the biting cold
Posted 28 Dec 2020 02:06 PM

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Cold wave alert! Follow these 8 golden rules to stay safe from the biting cold

28-12-2020

1. Keep yourself moisturized
Your skin and hair can be severely affected by this cold weather, which can make them dull and dry. That�s why it is important to keep moisturizing your skin with a deep nourishing cream or oil.

2. Stay hydrated and consume vitamin C
We are all now aware about the importance of vitamin C. Yes, it�s all about boosting your immunity, so have generous doses of this vitamin. Plus, have sufficient amounts of fluids to avoid dryness and/or dehydration.

3. No alcohol please!
Yes, we know you might have stocked up your cellar for the New Year bash, but do you know consuming alcohol can lower your body temperature, even further? Not a good idea in the biting cold then is it?

4. Stay indoors to stay warm
Do not step out unnecessarily to avoid getting sick�either at the hands of the cold weather or covid-19!

5. Wear warm clothes
If you stay in a place that sees much snow and/or rain, then use gumboots to keep your feet from getting wet. If you get wet, then change your clothes immediately to stay warm. This will prevent loss of body heat. You can also keep yourself warm with several layers, rather than just wearing a coat or a pullover.

6. Don�t rub your skin vigorously
In case a certain area of your body is cold, say your feet or hands, then use lukewarm water to regulate the body temperature, rather than rubbing the skin vigorously. In case the affected area turns black (like a bruise), immediately call your doctor and take his/her advice.

7. Maintain ventilation
If you are using a heater in your room, then please ensure that there is proper ventilation in the room so that you or your family members don�t inhale toxic fumes.

8. Use heating devices carefully
If you are using gas-based or electrical heating devices at home to keep yourself warm, then read the safety manual thoroughly to avoid any mishap. Apart from these tips, you must consume foods that will help you keep warm, such as dates, almonds, ginger, and black pepper. In fact, you can also do some low-intensity indoor exercises to keep yourself warm.

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