As thermal processing experts, we know a thing or two about temperatures and solving your PIA (pain in the @%$) Jobs! For those of us incredibly lucky folks living along the beautiful North Coast, we also know about frigid weather – bone chilling winds and finger tingling cold. Add to that unpredictable “snow bands” – sort of like lines of snow that start over the lake and then make their way onto our driveways. Once you add some wind,  you’ve got some nasty weather. Of course, rather than just staying inside, we venture out – walking, skiing, snowboarding, hiking and more, trying hard to insulate our bodies to the cold and wind chill – remember to layer! But sometimes, it’s not quite enough, as our human body is constantly working to maintain a healthy internal temperature, roughly 97 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit. When we get hot, regulating body temperature is a relatively simple fix: we sweat, the sweat evaporates, and our body cools down. But the opposite problem, holding onto heat when it’s cold out, isn’t as straightforward. Our bodies have a built-in mechanism that rushes to protect our “core” from the nasty elements. (I firmly recommend running in place to stay warm but admit it looks funny sometimes.) Here’s some fun info on how our bodies cope with the elements. Special thanks to Britannica.com, health.harvard.edu, clevelandclinic.org, uclahealth.org, mayoclinic.org, npr.org, and princeton.edu. Enjoy!

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