If you are using an electric blower or heater in your room, you might notice that after a few hours, your skin feels tight, your throat feels scratchy, and you still feel chilly when you step away from the heat stream. Why? Because heaters strip the moisture out of the air.
Dry air feels colder than slightly humid air. It accelerates the evaporation of moisture from your skin, creating a cooling effect . The hack here is to add moisture back into the room.
In the Himalayan foothills, a simple trick is to place a shallow bowl of water near the heat source (or on the radiator). As the water evaporates, it increases the humidity level. Ideally, you want to maintain an indoor humidity level of around 40-50 percent.
This prevents your skin from cracking and stops the "chilled" feeling that comes from dry air. Additionally, staying hydrated is crucial. Blood volume drops when you are dehydrated, making it harder for your heart to pump warm blood to your skin's surface. So, sip on warm water throughout the day, not just coffee or tea. Your body needs fuel (water) to regulate its temperature.
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