Surviving The Cold When the Lights Go Out With an Emergency Infrared System

As of Monday afternoon, more than 600,000 homes and businesses in the northeast US are without power due to the severe snowstorm. And it’s cold, all the way down into central Florida, temperatures were below freezing. Just last week, I published warnings about freezing to death even when the energy is on because people are turning down thermostats. After all, many cannot afford to keep house temperatures comfortable.

Researchers found that 9 out of 10 Americans think that emergency preparedness is important. But shockingly, less than half have a plan in place. Most people think that a disaster will not happen to them, but if they do have a plan its for food and water.

But what kills or hurts the most at times like these is the cold, especially for vulnerable people. When the lights go out, the temperatures in the house drop dangerously. I have, for more than a decade, recommended infrared mattresses, but always with the stipulation that they are no good if the power fails.

Millions are learning the hard way this winter how cold it can get and how mountains of snow can bring civilization to a standstill. The winter is not over, and even worse cold is predicted as the Polar Vortex weakens further. It could be a long winter, and every winter can be potentially worse as we go into a grand solar minimum.

I do not know why I have not thought about it before. Emergency backup energy systems are cheaper than ever, and there is a choice between gasoline, diseal, propaine and solar backup systems that could easily power some light and the low energy usage of an infrared mat. Instead of freezing to death, get under the covers with a BioMat.

Two people can snuggle up to a professional-size mat, which is the size of a massage table, though larger ones are available. Solar would not be good during a storm, but afterwards could be put out when the sun returns. On Amazon, there are hundreds of emergency backup models to choose from.

People who manage a couple of days without power can’t go much longer. “They’re cold, they don’t have power, they don’t have heat, they’re out of propane, they’re out of wood, they’re out of kerosene for their kerosene heaters,” she said. “They have no food, they have no additional fuel for their alternative heating sources, so they’re needing out,” said LaRae Sliger, an emergency management director. The persistent cold will have heating bills soaring for those who still have power.

On top of keeping warm with infrared, you would be using an FDA-approved medical device that would?

• Relieves minor muscle pain in areas where applied
• Increases blood circulation in areas where applied
• Reduces stress and fatigue
• Soothes and relaxes
• Eases minor joint pain and stiffness
• Supports the immune system
• Improved sleep (if associated with pain relief)
• Reduced inflammation (where applied)
• Increased tissue oxygen (due to increased circulation where applied)
• Minor muscular back pain
• Temporary relief of sprains and strains
• Temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness
• Temporary relief of joint pain associated with arthritis
• Temporary relief of muscle spasms
• Temporary increase of local circulation where applied
• Relaxation of muscles
• Promotes relaxation by application of heat
• Promotes restful sleep for those with occasional sleeplessness

The first law of health has to do with keeping warm. Cold conditions quickly lead to infections because of weakened immune strength. People throughout the world claim that the weather has a direct connection to their health, from changing symptoms of current ailments to increased susceptibility to a new sickness.

Atmospheric scientists have been studying the weather’s impact on the human body for years (called biometeorology), and have found that sudden temperature changes, cold snaps, heat waves, and even thunderstorms can all have a direct effect on certain conditions.

Exposure to cold temperatures, whether indoors or outside, can cause serious, life-threatening health problems. Infants and older people are particularly at risk, but anyone can be affected. To keep yourself and your family safe, you should know how to prevent cold-related health problems and what to do if a cold-weather health emergency arises.

Many people are at risk indoors if their power has been shut off or they can’t afford to raise the thermostat. Research shows that for those with chronic disease, a cold interior may be a dangerous environment. Hypothermia means the body temperature has fallen below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. It occurs when your body can’t produce enough energy to keep the internal body temperature warm enough. It can kill you. Heart failure causes most deaths in hypothermia. Symptoms include lack of coordination, mental confusion, slowed reactions, shivering, and sleepiness.

The body’s reactions to low temperatures put stress on the cardiovascular system. These reactions include constriction of blood vessels in the skin, shallow breathing through the mouth, and slight thickening of the blood, all of which can lead indirectly to angina (chest pain) in people with heart disease.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends indoor temperatures of at least 64 degrees F, and raises that to 70 degrees for households that include infants, elderly members, or frail individuals. A cold house is a dangerous house as far as our health and even mental well-being is concerned. For an older person, a body temperature of 95°F or lower can cause many health problems, such as a heart attack, kidney problems, liver damage, or worse. Low temperatures between 95°- 97° F are common in patients with chronic illnesses.

The Biomats’ far infrared light penetrates deep into the cells, warming and stimulating them with frequencies that nurture and strengthen while providing pain relief and a relaxation that is heavenly. With a Biomat, you can turn the heat way down in the house at night and heat your body in bed. It pays for itself in colder climates just with the reduced heating costs.

If you think I am crazy when I say you will fall in love with your Biomat, wait until you get one. Your Biomat will touch you with real warmth. Every family should have at least one, especially if you do not want to see your loved ones suffering terribly when they have the flu or the lights go out, and you have an energy backup survival system.

Amusingly (and ironically), the Boston Globe —a daily promoter of global-warming alarmism— failed to print for the first time in its 153-year history, shut down by the historic cold, snow, and ice. Reality interrupted The Narrative, as it has a habit of doing. During this historic Northeaster, an estimated 2.5 trillion gallons of liquid-equivalent precipitation fell over land during the event. That translates to roughly 27 cubic miles of snow. The future looks really good if you’re into lots of snow and cold. Even Floridians are getting the message.