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Post by cathygeha on Jan 22, 2019 7:47:34 GMT
This round began January 10 - February 20. It’s not too late. If you ‘d like to join us, respond on today’s thread with your board name/first name and your goal for this round. The hostess will add you to the challengers list the following day. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Challengers:
bmazzo/Beverly - to actually accomplish some of the projects I’ve been putting off
cathygeha/Cathy - journal every day/veganuary
cherryt38/Cherry - be more active
jalibmu/Jan - focus on good health guidelines
jasimons/Judy - snack planned for after work and prepped ahead if possible
pamthomas46/Pam - continue to collect blue dot days and enter a new decade
Hostes Schedule:
January 10 - 16 Pam
January 17 - 23 Cathy
January 24 - 30 Judy
January 31 - February 6 Jan
February 7 - 13 Cherry
February 14 - 20 Beverly
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Post by cathygeha on Jan 22, 2019 8:30:22 GMT
10 surprising health benefits of cold weather• Isadora Baum, Reader's Digest
7. You'll sleep better
Your body's core temp naturally drops when you're trying to sleep; this process can take up to two hours in the heat of summer but is much faster in winter, says Tucker. Plus, one of the upsides of shorter days is darker mornings, so you can naturally sleep in later, no blackout curtains required. If your bedroom temperature is between 60 and 67 degrees, you might burn more calories*, too.
8. It can help you fight infections
Yes, you might get more colds during the winter (not so great), but you are actually better primed to kick your immune system into gear and fight the infection more effectively. Studies have shown that the human immune system can be activated* when exposed to the cold, and this enhances someone's ability to fight infections, explains Tucker.
QUESTIONS 1. Comments /thoughts on any of the above? 2. OPEN FLOOR - if you have questions, want to talk, need to vent...feel free 3. FUN: How does your bedroom/house change from hot weather to cold? Do you put out carpets, change decor, change bedding...anything?
I had a LOT of comments that were personal to all of you AND they were gobbled up by the internet. I will say now that the consensus is that rheumatism, aches and pains increase rather than decrease (inflammation) in cold weather.
That's it...
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My house remains much the same except I add blankets and sometimes use flannel sheets, too. I used to get more colds when teaching so think it has more to do with interacting with people than the time of year.
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Post by cherryt38 on Jan 22, 2019 14:38:40 GMT
My house temperature at night is set at 65 or 66, but I find that I need an adequate amount of blankets to keep me feeling warm or I don't sleep well. As far as fighting infections I very seldom get sick, other than an occasional cold. Even though the meds I'm taking could affect my immune system, so far they haven't. Knock on wood.
In the summer time I use less bedding, but it seems I need at least a sheet over part of me to feel comfortable. Other than that I don't change much of anything in my rooms between summer and winter.
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Post by jan on Jan 22, 2019 19:46:19 GMT
I could pretty much copy Cherry's answer. I keep my bedroom during the winter at 65. I am using flannel sheets this winter, a comforter and a blanket. Most nights that has been plenty of warmth. Plus I can just move the cat around if I need something warmed up (like feet  ). This morning I woke up and my chest was really warm and Cinders was sound asleep on my chest.
Other than changing to summer sheets and a lighter comforter, I don't change much in my bedroom. It is small enough that the furniture will only fit 1 way, so not much to do in rearranging.
I hope everyone being effected by the cold weather is staying warm. And if you are out shoveling snow, don't forget to take a break. Don't want any of my friends to have a heart attack. I almost hate to say that it will be in the mid 50s here this week and in the 40s at night.
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Post by pamthomas46 on Jan 22, 2019 19:51:54 GMT
I don’t notice much difference in sleep. Dh sleeps with a small heater on. He gets cold easily. Winter head colds seem to hang on. Like Jan I too could copy Cherry’s answer.
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). This morning I woke up and my chest was really warm and Cinders was sound asleep on my chest. 