It is slowly getting colder outside, winter and the Christmas season are just around the corner. A stroll through the Christmas market or winter sports are popular at this time of year. Actually, it is an imposition to be outside at these temperatures, isn’t it?
Many a person remedies the lousy cold with a mulled wine. But could it be that the warming sensation felt after drinking alcoholic beverages is a misconception?
Subjective feeling
When drinking alcohol, the blood vessels dilate. This leads to a “warming effect,” which is merely a subjective perception. The fact is that heat is actually extracted from the body. The blood flows toward the surface of the skin as the blood vessels dilate. As a result, heat is lost from the body.
Caution is advised
So if you want to enjoy a “drink” outdoors in the cold season, you should see to it that you are wrapped up warmly. The risk of freezing to death due to heat loss is high. Again and again, this fatal connection is the cause of death among homeless people.
