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To prevent the detrimental effects of chan-
ges in temperature, the best thing to do is
to avoid situations of extreme temperatu-
res. The temperature at home should be
set at around 22 degrees with sufficient
humidity. The ideal level of humidity to keep
rooms fresh is around 60-70% and this can
be achieved by installing a humidifier close
to the radiators.
Skin care
The skin becomes very dry when the
weather is cold and, accordingly, it is im-
portant to take care of the areas of the body
that are most exposed to cold temperatu-
res such as the face, lips and hands.
Keeping the skin moisturised is very im-
portant during the cold winter months. It
is necessary to choose a good moisturi-
sing cream containing mainly urea, amino
acids and lipids depending on the part of
the body to be treated so as to avoid loss
of the skin’s hydro-lipid layer. Fat is the first
barrier against cold weather.
It is also important not to use very tight
clothes that prevent the skin from transpi-
ring correctly since this can cause dry and
scaling skin.
Preventing mood disorders
Some people can suffer from stress and
sadness during the cold winter months.
This is why it is essential to have a posi-
tive state of mind and to spend sufficient
hours resting and sleeping in a comfortable
atmosphere without the room being exces-
sively hot.
Stress can lower the defences of our body
significantly and during long bouts of stress,
the corticoid levels increase and this can
have a devastating effect on the immune
system.
The importance of sports
It is also important to exercise during these
months since this helps us to remain active,
agile, and strong and is also good reducing
stress. It also helps us to keep our bodies
warm against cold weather.