The research shows that anyone can become cold acclimatized. I noticed this with William and Donnie. People who spend a lot of time in colder temperatures, scientists say, are less impacted by temperature extremes. We need a week or two of exposure to reach the point where we feel comfortable in the cold and begin optimizing our cold furnaces. In winter, the scientists recommend people lower their thermostats by three to four degrees each week. This slowly pushes our comfort zone, allowing us to adapt without unnecessary suffering. Then we can stop once we’re living in 64 degrees.
