Myths and Tips For Dressing In The Winter Season

We are just weeks into the Winter Season. Snow is starting to melt, jackets are zipped, and the Christmas spirits are rising. But the weather is pulling us all back. Let’s explore the assumptions that were told to you about how to dress up in the winter. 

Can dressing warmly prevent colds, viruses, and flu?

Your mom was wrong on this one - mostly. If you aren’t exposed to or infected with a virus. Now, I’m not saying to go outside with thin layers thinking you’ll be fine, you should still wear the right clothes that can block wind, waterproof boots, and mittens on occasion if it's excessively cold. In conclusion, this statement is both a fact and a myth. 

Is it possible to lose body heat through your head?

First of all, this is extremely wrong. You can lose body heat from any part of your body that is exposed to the cold weather. It’s always a great idea to wear a hat, but wearing layers on the majority of your body is something experts and probably everyone in your family mentions every winter. I’ve been there. Scientifically, there is a certain amount of heat you can lose through your head. This depends on some factors, like the thickness of your hair and the amount of energy you use in the cold. The ratio of the surface area of a child’s head relative to the child’s body surface area is much greater than that of an adult's. Children tend to lose more heat through their heads compared to others. Hoods and hats are more necessary for children because of this. Therefore, it is a myth.

Is it true that men and women feel cold at the same temperature?

The external temperature at which men and women start to conserve heat is mostly 3 degrees Celsius. When surrounding temperatures drop to a certain point, your body will conserve heat by shutting off some blood flow to your hands and feet, making them feel chilled. Showing this is a true statement. 

Does dressing in layers keep you warm?

Dressing in layers indeed lets people adjust to different levels of activity. But you must always have one warm piece of clothing that is well-made to terminate the winter chills. Dressing in layers makes absolute sense whenever it's cold, and you are going outside, whether it be going for a walk, going to the store, whatever it is, you don’t always have to wear layers unless it's extreme cold weather. For the best results, wear polypropylene or another man-made fabric next to your skin, a knit middle layer, and a man-made outer layer. So, wearing layers is a great idea, but it’s not always necessary to wear them as a single insulated piece of cloth can keep you warm. 

As winter is at its peak, it's significant to realize the myths of trying to be warm and how to conquer the winter chills to influence your physical abilities. Realizing how to be warm is a necessity, as doing this will just benefit your winter spirits. Anatomy is an incredible study of our bodies; these astounding facts are very crucial to know. Come follow me on this journey to uncover the cool and interesting facts of our bodies, blog post by blog post.