Paradoxical Undressing - Cold weather survival tips

In case you are ever in a situation where hypothermia is a potential risk, this information could very well save your life. Apparently, there is a physiological reaction during the hypothermic state that causes the victim to remove warm clothing when it is most needed. The article explains further and it makes a lot of sense. There is a point when all your muscles get tired and your body relaxes that causes all the heat left in your core to spread to your extremities making you feel warm even while your body temperature is still dropping. This also explains why victims experiencing this reaction fight off rescuer attempts to warm them. Take heed and try to keep a cool head as the rest of your body cools down.

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