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| Alcohol and personal warmth
It's not a problem in the daytime when I'm more active, but evenings are difficult. We keep our house at a temperature that's pleasing to everyone else, <a href=http://www.123quantum.fr/uggs.html>ugg pas cher</a> but it's too cold for me.
I know there shouldn't be any problem with a drink or two in the evening, and there may even be some benefit. But based on my personal history, I'm concerned about these two evening drinks becoming a halfdozen evening drinks and I don't need that.
When I lived somewhere that had no central heating, I felt the same way you did. The only thing that actually got my core (for lack of a better word) warm was to take a hot shower or bath <a href=http://www.123quantum.fr/bottesugg.html>bottes ugg</a> first, then bundle up.
posted by Liosliath at 7:14 AM on September 16, 2008 <> favorite]
Yeah, I'd agree about taking a hot shower. I'd jump right in the shower, get my core temperature back up, and then budle up in pajamas and a robe.
posted by Green Eyed Monster at 7:16 AM on September 16, 2008
I have the same issue with cold as you . the only thing I have found that works is a good space heater. Luckily, nowadays they are made so that they don't gobble as much electricity.
posted by Melismata at 7:19 AM on September 16, 2008
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Some studies done a few decades ago (part of some naval diving group, ISTR) suggest that going in/out of a cold/hot shower can help acclimatize you to cooler temperature. Or just drive you insane. As a photographer, I suffered from cold hands in the winter for a long time until I did a few rounds of hot/cold water shocks to my hands. It's not so bad now, especially since I try to keep my hands uncovered on the shoulder seasons so they're used to the cold.
posted by seanmpuckett at 7:24 AM on September 16, 2008
Niacin causes vasodilation too. Sorry, no drink suggestions with it though. A lot of the energy drinks seem to have it but they'd probably wake you up in the evening.
posted by jwells at 7:38 AM on September 16, 2008
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posted by marsha56 at 7:40 AM on September 16, 2008
I have a similar problem; usually drinking hot tea (more available in the office than bourbon) works well.
posted by matildaben at 7:41 AM on September 16, 2008
You can also buy an electric throw blanket like posted by handful of rain at 8:06 AM on September 16, 2008
My mother always told me to do fifty jumping jacks when I complained of being cold.
I like ginger tea (powdered ginger in tea bags, or just drop some chunks of fresh or candied ginger in boiling water) in the winter it seems to have a more lasting internal warming effect than standard tea.
posted by nonane at 8:15 AM on September 16, 2008
I'm much like you, and since I grew up somewhere with relatively mild winters (Texas) and now live somewhere with relatively cold winters (Colorado), being chilled for eight months out of the year is something I'm still getting used to.
I can second the "hot shower when you get home," approach I find it helps my body adjust to the temperature of my apartment, especially if I throw on some warm and comfortable clothes afterwards. Also, consider wearing bedroom slippers (or some other form of warm footwear) when at home. I tried this out for the first time this past Winter and found it made a big difference. In fact, I just started wearing them again this week, now that it's cooling off so much at night.
Strategically placed space heaters can be a big help, too. I keep one in my bedroom and run it for a half hour or so before I go to bed. I also keep another one in a small sitting area I tend to spend a lot of time in when I'm at home. There's no need to run them all the time just use them when you're in the area and need some extra warmth.
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