How to spend the winter safely? Food, clothing, housing and transportation must be taken into consideration and should not be taken lightly

With the arrival of the Big Snow solar term, many places across the country have entered the quick-freeze mode. In this cold and freezing season, you should not only pay attention to keeping warm, but also be prepared in other aspects to live a warm, comfortable and safe life. Have you made the following preparations for food, clothing, housing and transportation?

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1. Clothing

1. Take care of both sides

The head easily dissipates heat, so it is best to wear a windproof hat when going out. Be careful not to expose your neck, you can choose to wear a scarf or wear high-necked clothes. In winter, you should choose warm shoes with thick soles and high uppers, which is conducive to keeping your feet warm.

2. The legs should be thick

If you want to feel warm all over, it is essential to keep your legs warm. After deep winter, it is recommended to wear thermal pants or woolen pants. If you want to keep your joints warm, knee pads are also a good choice.

3. Don’t expose your waist

If a person's waist is cold, it will affect his reproductive function, so when dressing, the top should not be too short and the bottom should not be too low.

2. Food

1. Warm tonic in winter

In winter, you should eat more warm foods such as pumpkin, jujube, leek, etc., and eat less cold foods such as cold drinks, mung beans, watermelon, etc. Winter is dry, so you can also eat some foods that nourish yin and moisten the lungs, such as vegetables, fruits, beans, etc.

2. Eat more in the morning and less at night

In the winter morning, in order to ensure the energy required for subsequent activities, you can eat some high-calorie, nutritious foods. After dinner, people's activities will decrease. In order to avoid food accumulation, it is not advisable to eat too much, so drinking porridge occasionally at night is also a good choice.

3. Supplement vitamin D appropriately

In winter, the weather is cold, the sunshine time is shorter, and people's outdoor activities are reduced, which makes it easy to have vitamin D deficiency. It is recommended to eat more foods rich in vitamin D and calcium, such as milk, goat milk, soy products, seafood, animal liver, etc. In addition, you can also choose some nutrient supplements, such as VC, VD, etc., to make up for the deficiencies in the diet. Just supplement in moderation, not excessively.

4. Drink plenty of water

The climate is dry in winter, the air humidity is low, and people like to stay in warm rooms, so it is very important to replenish water. Drinking more water in winter will dilute the viscosity of the blood and avoid problems such as blood clots.

3. Accommodation

1. Electric blanket for heating

Before using, check whether the electric blanket is damaged to prevent short circuit and leakage. The electric blanket should not be placed directly on the bed surface, and it should be placed flat. When lying on it, do not use it while it is powered on.

2. Hot water bottle for heating

Before use, check the hot water bottle to see if it is aging or damaged. Replace it every year and try not to use it for too long. When charging, shake the bag gently to ensure even heating.

3. Coal heating

When using coal for heating, be sure to maintain ventilation to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Do not place the stove next to flammable materials to avoid accidents, and make sure the fire is extinguished when no one is around.

4. Air conditioning and heating

Before switching the air conditioner to heating mode, clean the sediment in the filter to prevent the air conditioner from "strike" and causing hidden dangers. Before use, check whether the plug is in good contact and whether there are water leaks at the pipe connection. During use, open the window to ventilate and keep the indoor air fresh.

5. Electric heater for heating

Do not use electric heaters with other high-power electrical appliances to prevent overload of the circuit due to excessive power. When the electric heater is working, the body temperature is very high. Do not cover it with clothes, and do not place it near flammable items such as curtains, bedding, and tablecloths. If there is leakage or abnormal noise during the use of the electric heater, you must stop using it immediately, replace it in time or find a professional to repair it. Do not disassemble and repair it by yourself.

4. Action

1. Driving safety

When traveling in the morning and evening, pay special attention to roads that are prone to ice and frost, such as bridges, culverts, and shaded areas. Slow down in advance, keep a safe distance between vehicles, and drive at a constant speed. If the road is icy or frosty, do not swerve or make sharp turns, emergency braking, or sudden acceleration to prevent skidding.

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2. Cycling safety

Before going out, you can wear more clothes, but not too heavy, and wear clothes that are flexible enough for your hands and feet. Many people wear their coats or down jackets backwards, which is very unsafe. Although it keeps you warm, it makes your hands lose flexibility and you can't handle emergencies well. It is not recommended.

When riding a bicycle, you must wear a safety helmet for safety reasons. The helmet can keep you warm and ensure the safety of your head. Some people do not wear a helmet or a hat to save trouble. Wearing a hat is inconvenient to look back when turning, and it is easy to block your vision, which will bring certain safety hazards.

3. Walking safety

When walking, remember to wear a hat that does not cover your ears, hold an umbrella that does not cover your eyes, and pay attention to vehicles coming from the front and left and right. When walking in icy and snowy weather, it is best to wear warm, non-slip shoes or sports shoes with good grip.

Compared to other seasons, winter requires more preparation to keep you warm and safe.