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The key to living a pleasant life is to maintain a comfortable temperature and humidity level.

Have you ever been in an extremely hot and humid environment? Are you aware of how temperature and humidity affect your comfort level?

The first step in living a happy life is to be physically at ease. That is why we are producing this article today regarding what humidity and temperature levels are appropriate for our bodies. Your body will feel considerably more at ease and your mind may experience happy emotions if you live in the right humidity and temperature.

People should care for one another and have happier lives, according to Wellcare. It is, however, just as crucial to take care of oneself first. This is because you can only bring happiness to others and help them become happier individuals if you are happy yourself.

Wellcare is a manufacturer of health and wellness products. Many are available to assist you relax, ease tension, and alleviate the kind of discomforts commonly linked with extremes in temperature and humidity. Wellcare's flexible heating products might be your best tool and friend if you ever feel like re-decorating your rooms to boost the humidity and temperature. To discover more about our products, follow the link below.

What is a comfortable temperature? Well, it depends…

If you are a fan of Wellcare’s blogs, you know we always mention the perfect room temperature is 16~18 degrees celsius (60.8~64.4°F). But there are different people living in different regions all over the world and everyone’s standard may be a little bit different.

For example, The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language defines room temperature as around between 20 and 22°C (68~72°F).  The Oxford English Dictionary states it is "taken as about 20°C (68 °F)".

You should also take different seasons into consideration too. Variations in humidity and clothing mean that the recommendations for summer and winter may vary.

One suggested typical range for winter is between 23 and 25.5 °C (73~78 °F). For summer the suggestion is between 20 and 23.5 °C (68~74 °F).

But different regions around the world would skew the standard. For example, research from Nigeria indicates a comfortable temperature range of between 26 and 28°C (79~82°F). It is reckoned to be comfortable and cool at 24~26°C (75~79°F) and warm 28~30°C (82~86°F). This study makes a lot of sense because Nigeria is a hot country and the standard there can be a lot higher than in colder countries like the UK or the Netherlands.

Some studies suggest that the thermal comfort preferences of men and women also differ.  Women on average prefer higher ambient temperatures.

In large areas of Europe, summer temperature records, that have been associated with prolonged heat waves, have gone up substantially in the last few decades.

This has caused a lot of dangerous problems. For example, the heat waves that happened in the summer of 2015 caused the deaths of more than 3,000 people in France alone.

It is now believed that heat extremes will continue to be suffered more frequently over most land areas in the world in the future.

Our world is not only experiencing heat extremes, we are also facing the threat of cold extreme weather. If you are interested in learning more about this topic, click this link to learn more about “battling extreme cold weather and keeping yourself healthy”

People usually have ideal room temperature mixed up with body temperatures. Our body usually produces more heat than we actually need. We dissipate the excessive heat to our surroundings through our skin pores.

The average normal body temperature is accepted as 37°C (98.6°F). Some studies have shown that the "normal" body temperature can have a wide range, from 36.1°C (97°F) to 37.2°C (99°F).

If you have a temperature over 38°C (100.4°F) it most likely means you have a fever caused by an infection or an illness. As body temperature is an early sign of infection or illness, we need to keep it under surveillance.

We are sure you already know this, but a warm room temperature will not make your body temperature heat up past the temperature of a fever.

However, a warm room will make you sweat. When sweat comes out of your body, you are increasing the humidity of your surroundings. That is why high humidity and the high temperature usually goes hand in hand and will make you feel uncomfortable.

What is a comfortable humidity level?

It does not matter the part of the world in which you live, humidity can seriously affect your health and comfort. A lot of work has been carried out to investigate if humid conditions impact on air, soil, water, food, behaviours, ecosystem, feelings, and patterns of health and disease. Some studies, for example, have considered the role heat and humidity have had on the incidence and death rates that can be linked to COVID-19 in European countries. 

Although this research is still in its early stages, there are many unknowns, it is clear that "temperature" and "humidity" are not only related to human comfort, but are also significant aspects for epidemiologists to consider.

In the summer, humidity can make the heat appear even worse. It often causes us to feel lethargic, irritable and generally unwell.

Many people think of humidity as heavy, sticky and hot outdoor air. But it's important to also consider the indoor humidity levels of your home.

Comfortable indoor and house humidity levels

What defines humidity is the amount of moisture vapour suspended in the air around us. It's not possible to see it but it's still there.

But humidity varies. It depends on the weather, the season, and where you are. In European cities such as Amsterdam, London, Thessaloniki and Munich, humidity levels go up in September and drop in April. For health and comfort, the ideal relative humidity indoors is between 30-50%. However, for places like kitchens and bathrooms where there is a lot of moisture, it’s okay to keep the humidity higher.

Too low or too high humidity can cause problems. If it's low, humidity can lead to dry skin. It can irritate your nasal passages and throat. And it can make your eyes itchy. When it's high, humidity can make a place feel stuffy. 

It can lead to condensation on floors, walls and other surfaces. Condensation is capable of triggering the growth of harmful bacteria. It can also encourage mold and dust mites. 

These can cause respiratory problems. They can also trigger asthma and allergy flare-ups.

What defines humidity is the amount of moisture vapour suspended in the air around us. It's not possible to see it but it's still there.

But humidity varies. It depends on the weather, the season, and where you are. In general, humidity levels go up in the summer and drop in the winter. For health and comfort, ideal relative humidity is between 30-50%.

Low or High Humidity can make you uncomfortable too!

Too low or too high humidity can cause problems. If it's low, humidity can lead to dry skin. It can irritate your nasal passages and throat. And it can make your eyes itchy.

Air that's too dry can damage comfort, home, possessions and health. It is as bad as the air that's too wet.

Dry air can lead to skin feeling cold and itchy. It can dry out other aspects in your body. This can lead to chapped lips and sore throats. Dry air can also exacerbate coughs, wheezes and trigger other breathing difficulties.

Low humidity levels can cause extensive damage to property. This could range from shrinking and cracking around door frames, to mold forming. Anything made from wood will begin to warp and bend. This is because the dried wood shrinks in size. Wooden floors often creak more and may even separate.

Excess humidity can impact your comfort, home, possessions and health. When the air around you has too much humidity, your body can't regulate internal temperature.  This is because the process of evaporation is not possible.

When you're in a humid room that's the same temperature as a room with less humidity, the humid room will feel warmer. Excess humidity not only makes you uncomfortable it also makes people sick.

The best way to test humidity levels is with a hygrometer. This looks like a thermometer. It measures the amount of moisture in the air.

Having the right level of moisture in your home's air is critical. Only then will you feel your best and create the perfect environment. Here are some of the signs that your property’s humidity level is weighing down the quality of your home:

You may not be sleeping well. When you find yourself restless at night, consider your air. Too much or little humidity can sabotage slumber. This is why the maintenance of appropriate humidity levels in bedrooms is important.

How to relax and keep yourself comfortable?

The key to comfortable living is relaxation. And the keys to relaxation are breathing, warmth and nature.

These three elements are important to living a relaxing and comfortable life. Why?

Breathing

Because breathing helps activate the parasympathetic, which is the part of our nervous system that controls our rest state. It deactivates the sympathetic nervous system that determines our fight-or-flight response. 

This is why slow breathing can calm us down, settle our bodies and help us to relax.

Wellcare encourages people to have a sleeping routine. The operation believes that having a sleep routine helps you to sleep better. The message is: Slow down, relax, and breathe slowly for a good night’s sleep.

Warmth

At Wellcare, the belief is that keeping yourself warm helps your body relax. But this is not only limited to physical warmth.

Our surroundings impact our feelings. This includes the colours around us. So the colours we choose to decorate our rooms are important. So too are the choices we make about our bed linen. Indeed, any colour schemes we introduce into our lives have an effect on our mood.

Setting up a comfortable environment can impact our mood positively. A comfortable living environment involves the sound of your room, the taste you have in your mouth, the air around you. It's important to consider everything that will contribute to how you feel.

When you are happy and grateful at heart, you will feel warm mentally too. It's a heart-warming type of feeling.

Nature

Your environment plays a major part in helping you relax too.

For example, when you take a hike in the mountains, you breathe in the fresh air. Depending on where you choose to roam you can interact with oceans, forests, and enjoy the sun and the moon. Our surroundings have a big effect on our feelings.

When you are relaxed, you will naturally feel more comfortable. If you have trouble getting a good night of sleep, the 3 keys listed above might help you improve sleep quality.

Body temperature is also the key to good sleep. Wellcare’s Best Bed Climate (BBC) Design will help you create a comfortable bed climate. The term “BBC design” refers to Wellcare’s innovative approach to help you sleep better. As you sleep throughout the night, the technology gradually changes the temperature of your electric blanket. You will be sleeping in the perfect temperature to ensure warmth and a good night of sleep.

Your room’s air quality can affect your sleep quality

Dry air is common in winter, as well as in drier climates. Increasing humidity in very dry bedrooms can help reduce skin and airway irritations.

When too much humidity is in the air, the body has to work harder to evaporate sweat to cool itself. The result is that you may struggle to fall asleep and stay sleeping. Breathing in too dry air irritates the throat and can lead to coughing fits.

Too much humidity and heat can encourage sweating inside the home. This is exhausting.  You always feel sticky and covered in sweat.

Over humid air can cause difficulty when breathing. These high humidity levels can often lead to asthma symptoms. These include chest tightness and wheezing. Low humidity can also cause respiratory problems.

We hope that this article has given you a better understanding of the importance of temperature, humidity, and living comfortably.

We think that caring is all around you at Wellcare. The heart is where we acquire our warmth. With this in mind, our mission is to provide comfort and warmth in order to create an endless supply of pure joyful energy.

It is our purpose to deliver creative solutions to human existence while coexisting in harmony with Mother Nature in the spirit of creating unlimited pure pleasure energy.

Relax with Wellcare

From heating pads, heating cushions, foot warmers to electric blankets, Wellcare has a wide range of solutions to help you sleep better and keep your feet warm at all times. For your complete warmth, comfort, and safety, these are made using only the finest available materials.

Our products are also equipped with the 4D Dynamic Warmth Flow system (4D DWF). Innovation in electric heating technology, the 4D DWF mimics the human body’s breathing to ensure even heat distribution throughout the surface of the product.