News reports about rising energy prices and energy caps fly around your ears, as well as tips on how to save on them.

But why look for external factors to heat, when you can also work on your internal thermostat? In this article you will read several tips that you can apply throughout the day!

Ventilate your home

It may sound a little strange with today's high energy costs, but ventilate your bedroom immediately after you wake up. Ventilating other living spaces is also important, as fresh air is essential for your oxygen needs and blood flow to your body, organs and brain.

Take a cold shower in the morning

By doing so, you not only save energy costs, you also boost your health. When your body is exposed to cold stimuli, it speeds up various metabolic processes, such as energy production, fat burning, digestion and muscle activity. As a byproduct, it creates heat.

Go outside

Not only is this good for your health, but when you come back inside after a cold walk, the house immediately feels a few degrees warmer. So a typical win-win situation! 

Exercise every hour

With exercise, you turn on your own internal engine to keep yourself warm inside. Get ahead of the chills and do some squats, jumping jacks or lunges every hour. This will raise your heart rate and get you nice and warm. Are these exercises not physically possible? Then some stretching exercises will also suffice.

Add warming ingredients to your meals and drinks

Some spices are known for their warming effect. For example, you can add some cayenne pepper to a ginger shot, or make a delicious fresh tea with cloves, anise and orange. Also delicious: gingerbread cookies with extra cinnamon! Cold dishes such as salads or smoothies are best avoided, as it takes your body extra energy to bring itself back up to temperature.

Provide sufficient nutrients

Regulating your internal temperature is one of your body's basic bodily functions. To keep these functions running properly, it is important to get enough nutrients. So eat as healthy and varied as possible (make sure there is color on your plate, even in autumn and winter) and supplement with supplements where necessary.

Make it cozy

Light some cozy candles and crawl under a lovely warm rug! Treat yourself to some nice slippers and a soft sweater and enjoy this season. Need some extra warmth? Snuggle up against someone. Your body will immediately produce the cuddle hormone oxytocin. And when you snuggle up under the sheets (with or without a partner) you automatically get extra warm!