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That’s One Way To Keep Warm… | Winter Survival Tips

That’s One Way To Keep Warm… | Winter Survival Tips

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We have a good number of winter survival tips but this one is unique and definitely interesting. Learn more about the benefits of a kidney wrap.

I've always been a “warm blooded” type of person. Growing up in Texas, I've never experienced a real winter, but even the days that we've had wind chills in the single digits, I've still rarely ever felt cold. Until this year, that is.

It's not that it has been significantly colder down here, but rather that I've lost a good amount of…*Cough* Insulation… 🙂

Over this past year I've dropped close to 100 lbs off my bottom line, and I've got to say that has definitely impacted my body's natural thermostat.

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I was talking to my friend Marjory about this and she shared something with me that I think you may want to see:

Have you ever heard of a kidney wrap?

It is a simple, but powerful technique to take care of your body during the winter months.

This amazing technique used to be well known by humanity that lived in cold climates, and you'll recognize the truth of it when looking at the fashions people wore in old photos.

To view the original article and more from Marjory.

So what do you think, is this a simple, quick, and effective way to keep warm in the cold months?

Have any other suggestions? Feel free to leave them below.

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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on December 17, 2013, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.

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