I know it is only September and the weather is still a balmy 35 degrees but preparation and organisation is often the key to healthy living. Whether it is organising healthy meals for the week or schedualing in time to exercise a little bit of for thought and organisation goes a long way to helping you keep well. Nothing is more true than planning for the changes in seasons.
There is a misconception that the winter is mild in the mediterranean and while it is true we very really get the freezing temperatures of our neighbours, badly insulated homes, lack of services such as piped gas and central heating makes it feel a whole lot cooler. Even the fashion for having tiles rather than carpets – a blessing in the summer – can play havock with the temperature of your home in the winter.
On top of that we in Mallorca, like the rest of the world, are dealing with rising fuel bills – so here are a few top tips to help you keep warm this winter.
Trying to keep your heating bill down? Here are 22 ways to stay warm, without touching the thermostat:
- Dress in layers
- Wear wool
- Wear thicker socks or slippers
- Leave the oven open after you bake
- Eat soup and other warm meals
- Drink warm beverages
- Open curtains and blinds during the day to let the sun in
- Close curtains and blinds at night to keep out the cold
- Pile extra blankets on your bed
- Switch to flannel sheets and a down comforter
- Snuggle up in a blanket whenever you’re sitting down
- Do something active (clean the house, exercise, etc.)
- Wear a hat to prevent heat loss
- Use a humidifier. Humid air feels warmer
- Don’t run the bathroom fan after you shower; the humidity will make the house feel warmer
- Shut bathroom fans off as quickly as possible to prevent heat loss
- Run ceiling fans in reverse to push warm air back down to the ground
- Put on clothes as soon as they come out of the dryer
- Use rugs on bare floors
- Block drafts with weather stripping, rolled up towels or homemade draftstoppers
- Keep your fireplace flue closed when you don’t have a fire to prevent unnecessary heat loss
- Make sure heat vents, registers and radiators are free of obstructions. If they’re covered with furniture, the warm air won’t reach you – even though you’ve paid for it
Tips taken in part from www.about.com
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All content on this website is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. Always consult your own GP if you’re in any way concerned about your health.