Tuesday, March 18, 2014

The rules of survival in the cold


The rules of survival in the coldWinter at the finish line decided to strike us heat. According to weather forecasts, the biting frosts of up to minus 25°, will "entertain" us until the end of next week. So we decided to give tips that will help in this frosty period to feel comfortable.



Beware of pain


Some people in the cold start severe headaches. It seems that the jaws were frozen and my head is split in half! Signs of the so-called frosty migraine. If you do not treat it seriously, you can earn trigeminal neuralgia. So don't walk out without a warm hat and do not smoke (nicotine, as the cold causes vasospasm).





Stocked protein


The "winter meat - pork, and it should start their working day. Proteins boost metabolism by 40% and thus warm the body. Definitely season the pork with spices, which also stimulate metabolism. You can also spice up a portion of meat of horseradish. It has antibacterial properties, as it contains volatile, and also emit volatile substances - plant antibiotics, which kill harmful microbes. In addition, horseradish thanks otharkivayuschim the effect will be useful for any cough.





Control pressure


In the bitter cold as in the heat, often sudden changes in atmospheric pressure and spazmiruyutsya from cold the blood vessels that carry blood to the brain. All these factors can cause a stroke or hypertensive crisis. So, if you have problems with blood vessels, do not forget three times a day to measure blood pressure. If you has increased greatly, take action. The pressure is reduced preparations for emergency: the promoters of alpha-receptors, diuretics, calcium channel blockers. If these measures do not help, consult a doctor.





Put a "barrier"


Many Northern peoples smeared the face with a thick layer of fat that protect their skin. Today, the need to reach for the fat has disappeared. The only way to give the skin a gap in the cold to protect her from the cold with the help of a mechanical barrier cream, called "barrier". These products contain special ingredients serine or NMF, which support a sufficient level of natural moisture and protect the skin from the cold. The main thing - do not go out earlier than 20 minutes after applying the cream.





Carry warmers


There are special devices for hands and feet, which retain heat for several hours. This thin metal boxes, which are due to the platinum catalyst, which is absolutely safe for health. Their seasoned regular petrol lighter and just carrying in your pocket. There are also warming insoles - salt applicators. In a supersaturated solution swims spring, which is enough to slightly bend and immediately begins the process of salt crystallization with heat to a temperature of 54-55°C. Insole will keep dry heat.





Dress in layers


Wear a spacious, layered clothing and a double mittens (not gloves, where each finger separately! ). Very good to use so-called "membrane clothing and to wear under her synthetic underwear (cotton underwear under the membrane absorbs moisture and remains wet). And under coats or jackets - clothes made of natural fabrics. Lower clothing before you wear it, hang on 10 minutes on the battery.




Watch for allergies




If you have a cold red hands and sometimes there is a small rash, then you are prone to cold Allergy. If you do not take action, you can cause severe nasal congestion, angioedema, bronchial asthma, severe headache. So at the first sign of cold Allergy you should immediately take one tablet of any antihistamine (anti-allergic) drug, which will reduce the severity of symptoms. To prevent try to minimize skin contact with cold air - no forget the house warm scarf and gloves.





Emergency help when frostbite


If after a walk in the cold you have frostbite symptoms (redness, pallor or cyanosis of the skin, numbness of the fingers or toes) - urgently take action:




as soon as we can go in a warm place and remove the chilled shoes, socks, scarf, gloves;


- gently RUB the body woolen mittens or socks;


- apply a warm dry bandage on the frostbitten area or wrap yourself in a warm blanket;


- drink hot tea;


if bubbles have formed, immediately contact the physician who is credited with antiseptic compresses.




Not:




- RUB frostbitten areas with snow, to treat them with butter or placed under hot water: all of these methods cause "shock" of damaged tissues and only hasten their death.





Source:

Today
















No comments:

Post a Comment