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Old 02-14-2011, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by aussiemom View Post
Ideas/suggestions?
How's your indoor humidity? Dry air can feel a lot colder than moist air. Optimal humidity is 30%-50% for most folks, and space heaters can dry things out pretty well. Most folks who burn wood for heat keep a pan or kettle on the stove to keep moisure in the air. However water & electricity do not mix...

How's your activity level? I get cold when I'm inactive for too long. Any kind of activity helps - even in spurts. Up & down a flight of stairs once or twice, walking as briskly as conditions allow, flailing arms.... anything cardio that gets your circulation moving.

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