WEAR A HAT

The original nightcap was not a drink. It was a cap worn at night. 

Wearing a hat aids health, provides comfort, reduces energy usage, and includes a fashion statement.

Covering the head prevents heat loss from the highly vascular scalp. This helps to prevent and to treat sinus infections. Retaining heat in these cavities thins the normal cleansing secretions and can relieve some of the discomfort of sinus allergies.

If you feel a head cold coming on, an effective strategy is to cover your head. Do this during the day, but especially at night. If you are exposed to someone who has a cold or flu infection, this same response will lessen your chances of getting sick.

If you want to lower the heat in your home at night – for energy or money savings – wear a hat to keep warm.

When venturing out into cold winter weather, even briefly, wear a hat. Easy to do and undo. To run outside to grab the paper, wear a hat. Cold weather per se does not give you an infection. It helps to create an internal milieu that reduces resistance and promotes viral or bacterial growth.

The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates (after whom is named the Hippocratic Oath recited by many graduating medical students) recommended wearing a hat for better health.

If you feel cold or chilled, covering your head will go a long way to helping you feel better.

A hat with a wide 360 degree brim will help prevent sunburn and sun damage to the skin on your head, face, and neck. If you are near a body of water, a visor does little to protect against reflected sunlight. You still need sunscreen. A hat will avoid sunburn on your scalp if your hair betrays you.

Many people happily express themselves via the message portrayed or written on a hat. The cap is easily removed and tucked away if you happen to wander into a situation wherein your chosen commentary is unwelcome or criticized. This is an advantage over wearing a t-shirt or sweatshirt proclaiming the same bulletin. Those are not so readily taken out of view.

In a pinch, a hat or cap becomes a handy container for short term use. Imagine the possibilities.

if you have an unexpected visitor to your home and wish to conceal a small object on display: Yes! Your hat.

Remember, a hat does not replace a helmet. If you need the latter, do not substitute the former.