Alabama: Cold Weather Hack For This Weekend

As Alabama prepares for the weekend cold and potential ice storm, I thought this would be a perfect time to share a cold-weather hack.

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Hopefully, you will have time before heading to the Piggly Wiggly to stock up on milk and bread.

Some NFL football players get credit for this one. OK, here goes. Simply put cayenne pepper in your socks to keep your feet warm when outside.

Apparently, it does actually work. It widens blood vessels, which helps blood flow and makes your feet feel warm.

The NFL football players reportedly put cayenne pepper in their socks with foot powder before freezing football games. Experts confirm it does work by widening the blood vessels, helping with the blood flow, and causing a warming sensation.

Feel free to sprinkle some chili pepper in your socks before you head out in the cold this weekend. Just don’t overdo it.

If you use too much, it can feel like burning instead of warming.

People who’ve tried this recommend half a teaspoon of cayenne mixed with 1 ounce of foot powder.

There is one downside. It will stain your socks red.

Stay warm.