Warming up a body chilled by air conditioning: 'Warm self-care' for the lingering summer heat

Even though it's still hot outside, the indoors are chilly from air conditioning.
Have you noticed lingering discomforts like 'cold feet' or a 'chilled stomach'?

The period of lingering summer heat is a time when summer-induced chills tend to persist.
Here, I will introduce the 'warm self-care' routines that I practice.

Warming the neck, stomach, and ankles

Just being mindful of these three areas that easily get cold can make your whole body feel more comfortable.
Wrap a stole around your neck, wear a belly warmer, and protect your ankles with leg warmers.

I make it a habit to warm up immediately whenever I think, 'I'm feeling a bit cold.'

Choosing hot water or warm drinks

Although you might crave cold drinks during the lingering summer heat, your body is already chilled inside.
I try to incorporate hot water or herbal tea in the morning and evening to warm myself from the inside out.

Even just one cup makes me feel my body gently settle down.

Improving blood flow through bathing

It's easy to just take showers in the summer, but the lingering heat is exactly when you should soak slowly in a lukewarm bath.
When blood flow improves, body fatigue and chills can also be alleviated.

Using your favorite bath salts adds a relaxing effect as well.

Conclusion

If you leave a body chilled by air conditioning unattended, it can lead to discomfort in the autumn.
Stoles, belly warmers, warm drinks, and baths.

By layering these small efforts, your body will feel much more comfortable during the lingering summer heat.
Let's prepare for the next season with 'warm self-care'.

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