What else can be better than the feeling of heat in the house during cold weather? It is better to arrange for warm-ups before the cold is knocked out.
Winter has begun It is also very important to avoid cold and cough this time under the influence of the weather. If you keep warm in the house, then the elderly and children, who do not need much to get out at present, will be protected from the cold.
Check the house
Often cold winds enter the house through the openings of windows and door frames. Check them and seal well. Keep the windows which are not in the direction of sunlight closed. In winter, it is sunny from nine to ten in the morning. If it is possible to get it from a window, check it and fix it. It is very important to get sunlight inside the house in winter. It keeps the house warm during the day. Close all the windows of the house before evening.
Stay in warm clothing
When out of the house, we wear two to three layers of warm clothing. At least thermals must be worn at home. Wear socks even during the day and wear loose socks at night. As winter progresses, make sure that the elderly are wearing sweater-shawls with gloves, socks, and mufflers all the time.
Keep the house closed in the evening
As the evening progresses, the cold also increases. In this case, close all doors and windows well. Apart from this, put curtains of windows, doors and balcony sliders in dark and thick cloth. If desired, you can also apply two layers of curtains. This will keep the warmth of the house and it will not be too cold. If the floor is too cold in winter, carpet can be laid on it. In particular, place the runner near the bed of the elderly so that they will have the convenience of keeping their feet as soon as they get out of bed.
Try these tips
- Whole grains, oatmeal, etc. are good for heart health and also help in losing weight. Do not consume fried and saturated foods.
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. The vitamins and minerals present in them are very beneficial for fighting diseases in this season.
- Drink plenty of water in winter. Drinking herbal-T lowers LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
- Control your weight, exercise regularly to stay fit. Walk daily, because walking brings body heat. Also, it increases blood pressure.
- Get at least 6-8 hours of sleep.
- Control your blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat salt in less quantity during cold, because excessive salt increases the risk of heart diseases.
- At night, give bags of warm water to all the members of the house, which they can wrap under a thick cloth and keep under their feet. Hot water bags add heat to the quilt or blanket within a few minutes.
- Heating pads or blankets may also be used. You can also heat the blankets by laying them and use them as matrices. It is not good to keep it plugged in overnight. Remove the plug by heating and sleep on a warm mattress.
- One can use a pot of terracotta to keep the house warm. For this, put the terracotta pot or bol on a stand or bricks upside down and light a candle under it. It will work like a heater.
- Apart from this, separate candles can also be placed in the rooms, so that a little room can be kept warm. Keep in mind that fresh air also comes in the room.
