OUTDOOR SURVIVAL TIPS EVERY WINTER SPORTS LOVER SHOULD KNOW
your body heat. If you’re stuck outside in an urban area, you can shelter behind a wall. Some survivalists even recommend emptying a large trash can and climbing inside until the weather dies down because plastic is a great insulator. (Fun fact: Winter cyclists wear plastic “socks” over or under their real socks to protect their feet from the cold.) Trees can provide a natural wind shelter in the wilderness, or you can build a snow cave in a snowy, treeless area. Pile the snow around you into a drift, then burrow inside to protect yourself from the wind. Dig all the way to the ground if you can, and block most of the entrance to your cave with whatever you have on hand — a backpack, pine boughs, or more snow.
cover your mouth with a scarf or other clothing. These steps will warm the air you breathe, prevent shortness of breath, and keep your core temperature up.
3. Melt snow before you eat it. You might be tempted to eat snow if you feel thirsty, but this can have a dangerous effect on your body temperature. Instead, melt the snow into water before consuming it. Ideally, you have a water bottle or canteen with you. Fill it with snow, slide it inside your jacket, and wait for your body heat to melt the snow. These tips aren’t a substitute for the basics like staying home in bad weather, wearing layers, packing survival gear, and learning to build a fire. But they can help you stay warm until help arrives!
Whether you love to hike, ski, snowboard, or simply live in a cold climate, you need to learn how to protect yourself from frostbite and hypothermia. You never know when you might be caught outside in frigid temperatures! Here are a few tips to remember in case you find yourself in a dangerous situation. 1. Find or build a wind shelter. Icy wind can slice through even the warmest winter gear and quickly sap
2. Protect your lungs from the
cold. Breathe through your nose and
A HEALTHY GUT FOR A HAPPIER YOU Natural Remedies for a Better Digestive System
The Large Intestine In your colon, bacteria run the show, so to keep this organ healthy, you need two things: good bacteria and the right food to feed those bacteria. That is where prebiotics and probiotics come in. Prebiotics are actually just fiber, which is gut bacteria’s favorite food. I recommend grinding up some chia or flaxseeds and eating about a tablespoon daily for a great prebiotic. On the other hand, probiotics are the actual good bacteria, and eating them via a supplement will allow them to move into your gut. You can pick up a probiotic supplement from your local supermarket or health food store!
As I mentioned on Page 1, there are fairly easy ways to help your body naturally prevent and overcome some bowel issues. It’s important to remind everyone that these tips won’t get rid of autoimmune disorders like Crohn’s or celiac. You’ll need to work on your immune system first. But if you’re just looking for ways to boost your gut microbiome, here are the top things I recommend, broken down by organ. The Stomach One of the most common issues people deal with in the stomach is acid reflux, and much of this has to do with the stomach’s acidity level being too low. When the stomach isn’t acidic enough, foods aren’t digested all the way, resulting in fermentation, which then creates too much acid for the system.
To remedy this, gulp down about a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar each day. I prefer to do this after a full meal, but you can do it anytime and receive the same benefits. The Small Intestine It’s here that enzymes get to work breaking down the food they receive from the stomach and converting it into something useful for your body. Bone broth has natural collagen that turns into gelatin when cooked. Gelatin, as it turns out, is like a super food for your small intestine. Not only does it help those enzymes break down food, but it also works to actively heal and seal your small intestine, which helps prevent damage and inflammation to its lining. Really, a cup of bone broth of any protein works, and it’s most delicious when you heat it up on a cold December day!
–Dr. Tom Sladic
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