What To Do About KEEPING YOUR HANDS WARM
By: Nathan Mallon | 26. Jan 2009
It’s a common everyday problem during the fall and winter months and I know you are probably thinking, “Um, put on a pair of gloves.” Well this article is intended for people who do not own a pair of gloves or just need a quick solution when their hands get cold.
Often times I have the problem of one hand being cold when the other hand is not, I know that sounds odd, I must have really bad circulation or something. Below I have listed a few quick and easy solutions to hand warming as well as a few “not to do’s”.
Quick and easy solutions include:
1) Shape your hand into a loose fist and blow hot air into it. I see professional football players, usually quarterbacks, do this all the time to warm their hands and fingers up quickly while playing.
2) Rub your hands together real fast for about 20 seconds, I wouldn’t rub much longer than that, too much friction might be dangerous.
3) Make a nice hot cup of coffee or tea to sip on, holding the hot cup or mug will surely warm your hand(s) up quickly and your whole body for that matter.
4) If you are in the kitchen making something to eat turn on your oven and crack the door open, every now & then stick your fingers by the oven door to warm them up. Please DO NOT place your hands directly in the oven. Also DO NOT try this with a microwave.
What NOT to do:
1) Sit on your hands. It just looks odd.
2) Put your hands in your pants (either in the front or against your buttocks) to keep them warm. This looks extremely odd and really bothers me, yes I’ve seen it done. I know sometimes warm air might protrude from behind but still that’s no excuse.
3) Put your hands underneath your arm pits. Not only will you look stupid but your fingers will probably smell pretty bad.
4) Placing your hands in any fluid that is not water to warm them. I’m sure their are some fluids that might warm your hands well but I can’t think of any that I would recommend besides water of course.
Ok that’s all I have for you, now you know there are a whole host of things you can do. Oh yeah, another good solution to this whole problem would be to get some gloves.
Harry: I can’t feel my fingers anymore Lloyd, there numb.
Lloyd: Maybe you should wear these extra gloves, my hands are starting to get sweaty.
Harry: Extra gloves? You’ve had this pair of extra gloves this whole time?
Lloyd: Yeah, we’re in the Rockies.
The worst thing is that the 4 you list NOT to do are the most effective in warming your hands. I've never done 4, but I can see it's allure. Ok, not really. Just a little bit.
A nice alternative to NOT #1 is to put your hands on the SIDES of your thighs. All the warmth, none of the private partness.
I like this blog!
When is cold, I have my left hand way warmer than my right hand. I didn't know that was a problem O_o
Aand I agree with andy, the what NOT to do are the best ways to warm hands.
That's exactly how my hands get as well.
my right hand gets colder too…. I think it is because it is the one clicking the mouse. I like number 3 the best… always good to have tea, coffee, or hot chocolate to warm the hand… or a space heater that blows on your hands. The only things “NOT” to do that I have done are sitting on my hands.
i sit on my hands and i put them in my armpits.
and i'm proud to do so.
i'll even do it around you. [thats what she said]
In the 70's NFL players especially kickers (on a cold day) would always place there hands inside the pants no matter where they were on the field. The kickers would do it just before a kickoff while the camera was on them. I guess gloves were not an option, but male genitals are?
any pics of this?
I like to shove my pants into the opposite long sleeve and form a circle with my arms. The take one hand, put it in side shirt and make it look like a monster is punching out of my stomach.. This takes my mind of the mind numbing cold hands…. Plus, I get a lot of strange looks when I do this. he he
Why I said pants, I have no idea!! But I meant sleeve. he he – this could be interesting to see your facial expression why you figure out what in the hell it is I'm doing….lol..
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