Summary:
- Alcohol may make you feel warmer initially, but it actually causes your body temperature to drop in the long run.
- Alcohol dilates blood vessels, which leads to more blood flow to the skin, making you feel warmer. However, this also causes your body to lose heat more quickly, leading to a drop in core body temperature.
- It's better to avoid alcohol and instead wear warm clothing, stay active, and drink warm beverages to stay warm during the winter.