Dear BK,

Airconditioning strips the air of negative oxygen ions which gradually (over time) affects the way the body metabolizes energy. It certainly drops the metabolic rate, responsible for heat generation in the body. It also makes it increasingly difficult for the body to remove metabolic waste products, such as carbon dioxide and lactic acid. Numerous health problems result from overexposure to artificial air. Having a good ionizer in the room may help somewhat, but nothing replaces real air. Try opening the window as often as possible to help replenish the lost oxygen ions. It is hard for the body to funtion without them. Vata types are most prone to AC, cold air, cold beverages and cold food. It upsets their digestion and metabolism. They require warmth and moisture to function well, since both qualities are naturally low in the body. ACs also remove moisture from the air. So a moisturizer may also be good to have.

Andreas

I really feel for you. My office is kept so cold, it is set at 72 (or so they say, but it keeps my desk at 70 or even below), and I get so upset(literally)about having to sit in the cold all day and do paperwork. The AC also creates a distinct draft which feels even colder. I had to fight for 70...last year it was set at 68. Why do some people like it so cold? Is there anything I can do to be more cold tolerant? There are no openable windows....so that is not an option. I am so tired at the end of the day and there is no compassion for those of us who do not like cold. We are told to wear a coat....

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I really feel for you. My office is kept so cold, it is set at 72 (or so they say, but it keeps my desk at 70 or even below), and I get so upset(literally)about having to sit in the cold all day and do paperwork. The AC also creates a distinct draft which feels even colder. I had to fight for 70...last year it was set at 68. Why do some people like it so cold? Is there anything I can do to be more cold tolerant? There are no openable windows....so that is not an option. I am so tired at the end of the day.