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(^1) HOW TO EMBRACE COLD... 123
(^2) TASTY TREND: SHICHIMI
TOGARASHI... 124
(^3) MAGPIE SUPERSTITIONS... 125
(^4) POM POM CUSHION... 126
(^5) IDENTIFIER: ANIMAL
TRACKS... 127
Make us giggle with a
caption for this Japanese
squirrel doing his best to
cling on. Each month
we pick our favourite
and send a lovely book
to the winner.
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PHOTOGRAPHY: NATURE PICTURE LIBRARY
Layer upTrapping air between layers works
better than one big coat. A thin base layer will
‘wick’ sweataway, use themiddle layer(s)for
warmth and aprotective waterproof for the
outer layer. Take damp clothes off quickly.
Cover upexposedareasSocks, hats, scarf,
gloves. Scientifically, mittens are warmer than
gloves, as they generate more body heat.
Keep movingBut not so muchyou get sweaty.
If necessary to sit, put something between you
and the surface to avoid losing heat.
Stay fed and wateredGive thebody something
to burn. And the more water in your body, the
easier it is to keepwarm.
Rubyour wrists,wherebloodvesselsareclose
to the skin’s surface, as a quick warmingtrick.
Warm up again slowlyResist hugging a
radiator when you get inside, because rapid
reheating can result in chilblains.
EMBRACE THE COLD
HOW TO...
Don’t feel left out with these tricks to keep
you thrilled when chilled
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