How To Maintain Good Health And a Fine Look , During the Harmattan Season

The  harmattan season is  here  again,  the Poor    visiblity conditions and chilling   cold all  add   to  make a peiod of  great  discomfort  to  a great  many  who   suffer health  challenges  as  a result of  the  harsh  weather  conditions. How  ever  this  period  is    meant  to  be  one  of  great  fun  and  adventure  as  the  chilling  weather  condition can serve  as  a   relief  from the tropical  heat  . Socialites    find the   harmattan  period  generally more exciting   as   clothing  and  dress  kits   that one  will  not  ordinarily    wear  during   the  heat  period can  be  tried on  during this  period, Below  are  some   few tips  that     can  help  you  turn  this  harmattan   period  into   one  of  great    fun  and   adventure    that   it is  meant  to  be.

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   Dress appropriately. Now that you've checked the weather, it should be easy to dress well. If you're going to be out in the extreme cold, wear as much warm clothing as possible. If it's mid cold, try to dress in layers so that you can add or remove clothes throughout the day. If it's not too cold, try to dress in just a few layers and pack an extra coat or jumper. Some good items of clothing for the cold weather might include:
   • Thermals. You can buy thermal underwear in clothing and underwear shops and simply wear them under your clothes. Thermals are great for layers and extreme cold.
   • Fleece Lined Jeans such as Winter Blues Jeans which are warm but still stylish and prevent overheating indoors.
   • Long socks or leg warmers. These will keep your legs warm more closely, rather than just wearing pants and ordinary socks. Plus, nobody will see them when you wear pants.
   • Jackets. A good, thick zip up jacket is perfect for cold weather. It's warm, but also easy to put on and off. Get rid of those cotton jackets, buy a leather or a good polyester jacket instead! Don't wear hoodies in extremely cold weather as this allows the wind to go through the fibers. without the wind chill, you will be a lot warmer, so make sure you have a windproof jacket. Try synthetics like Gortex that let your sweat escape if you are doing vigorous activities like skiing.
   • Other accessories such as gloves, scarves and beanies. All of these items can add flair to your outfit while also keeping you toasty.
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   Pack warm food. Sometimes all you need in chilly conditions is hot food or drink. Good ideas are soup or noodles. Keep these in a flask and carry them around in a bag with you for lunch, rather than stale, cold sandwiches. Warm food and drink will warm you inside and keep your strengths up.
3. Be prepared for all conditions. If you're walking back home from work or school and it suddenly starts bucketing down rain, you're going to be in a tight spot. Try to be prepared for all cold rain conditions, like rain or snow. Keep an umbrella and thick coat with you. Always have alternative transport you can get to if you're walking, like a friend to pick you up or just the bus.
4. 
   If you are outside remember to wear shoes with excellent grip for icy and slippery conditions.
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   Wear mittens and long thick socks. These protect your hands and feet from the cold, which are the hardest places to keep warm blood flowing to.
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   If you're dressed for work, going to the gym, to play tennis, or have to wait for outside for transportation in a dress then a pair of full length polar fleece leg warmers that zip on work great. They zip on and off quickly and you don't have to remove your footwear.
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Tips

• For extra protection try wearing thinner gloves underneath mittens, so when you need to do something precise with your fingers, they don't freeze.
•  If your feet is cold and wet, it won't matter how well the rest of you is bundle up ... you will still be miserable!
• Your breath is your own little heater. Zip or button your coat up all the way and breathe in and out. It gives off some warmth. Be aware though that your breath is also moist and may soak fabrics. In extreme cold try a balaclava that allows moisture to escape but keeps the wind off your face.
• If you are going to be outside for a long time, use hand warmers inside your gloves or mittens (they work best with mittens, since you can wrap your entire hand around them.) They are very inexpensive, and they sell them at any sporting good store, or department store that has a sporting goods department.
• Boots are indispensable during  this  period. Try to get at least two pairs: a pair of waterproof snow boots for the wet days, and a pair of warm, stylish boots for the dry, yet cold, days.
• If you go to school and your feet are cold: wear tights, or boys two pairs of socks.
• It is important to dress warm. You should wear layers on your upper half, like a t-shirt, sweater, jacket and scarf. A pair of fleece lined jeans are really nice for the lower half you don't have to wear long underwear. There are only a few companies making them. The most stylish ones are called Winter Blues Jeans. Also make sure you wear hat since a lot of heat loss occurs from the top of the head.
• Always have an indoor, heated place that you can get to. You don't want to be stuck outside if the weather becomes extreme.
• To keep from slipping on ice you can buy rubber cleats to put over your shoes that are easy to take on and off and lightweight to fit in your bag.
• If you get too cold, get inside immediately.
• If you attend school, try to overdress. That way you will always have enough clothing. It's a bad idea to be stuck freezing at school, because there's no way you can get extra clothing.

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Warnings

• Spending too much time outside in the cold can result in a nasty cold, or something even worse. Take good care of yourself.
• Consult your doctor before you spend any extended period of time outside if you have a life threatening illness.

  Things You'll Need

•  Coat (wool or fleece)
• Boots(insulated)
• Foot warmers
• Hand warmers
• Gloves
• Good-grip shoes
• Layers of clothes
• Full length zip on fleece leg warmers
• Fur ear warmer
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