Stanford University found that the mean value of the body temperature has since dropped is. Values between 35.7 and 37.3 degrees are considered normal today. If older, cooler creatures live longer, this statement fits. (see at the end)
The body temperature is hypothalamus in close cooperation with our thyroid and adrenal glands, which continuously adjusts the temperature by comparing the current temperature with the normal value of around 37 degrees Celsius. When the temperature is too low, the hypothalamus sends out signals so that the body produces enough heat for the body. If the temperature is too high, the body starts to sweat to cool down the skin.
Up to 5% of the population also have body temperatures that are not within the normal range. This may be due to the metabolism of many, for example. A slow metabolism means you’re more of a lower body temperature Has. At a higher metabolism is also the body temperature higher. The metabolism is influenced by heritagelifestyle, age and environment.
The core body temperature is kept largely constant by a multi-loop control circuit (thermoregulation) in order to achieve an optimum temperature for the body biochemical metabolic processes to guarantee. In great heat, the body temperature can rise slightly, in physical work and sports For example, an increase in core body temperature to about 38°C to 39°C is normal and conducive (at the expense of increased energy expenditure) to greater performance. Body shell temperature fluctuates more than core body temperature. The ends of the body (acren) are generally cooler tissues.
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Importance of inflammatory activity for body temperature:
Inflammation in the body raises your temperature. This can be obvious inflammation, such as a cold, but also subliminal inflammatory processes. An important factor in the unnoticed inflammatory activity is this body fatwhich is an independent risk factor here.
https://www.cardiopraxis.de/how-regulates-der-mensch-die-koerpertemperatur/
body temperature:
https://www.praktikalarzt.de/ratgeber/normale-koerpertemperatur/
The ideal body temperature for adults is around 37 °C. However, this ideal temperature depends on the age, gender, health and activity of the body. It is also important that the temperature fluctuates throughout the day. This is perfectly healthy and nothing to worry about at first. However, a temperature above 38 °C signals a fever and should be monitored more closely. In the case of a particularly high or low temperature you should definitely see a doctor.
Body temperature in the elderly:
As the body’s defenses become weaker and weaker in older people, immune system also produces fewer messenger substances. Without these messengers, the temperature remains lower. This can end up being quite dangerous, since older people rarely get a fever and infections can only be discovered at a late stage. In order to be able to diagnose fever, the following criteria must be met:
With a single oral measurement, the temperature is higher than 37.8 °C
Multiple oral readings are greater than 37.2°C or multiple rectal temperatures are greater than 37.5°C
The basal body temperature increases by 1.1 °C
Decrease in thermoregulation, as well as the reduced release of pyrogens. For example, the body temperature drops by about 0.1-0.15 °C per decade of life. This is important for the assessment of hyperthermia, eg in the context of an infection. Older people sometimes have severe infections with a body temperature that would be considered normal in younger people. About 30% of all older people develop it in even the strongest Infections no fever at all.
Too low body temperature:
The ideal body temperature for adults is 36 – 37 °C. However, this decreases below 35°C hypothermia occurs. The body loses heat and cannot generate it fast enough. In the worst case, these are life-threatening because the organs can no longer be properly cared for. Read all you need to know about low body temperatures in our article Hypothermia.
Undertemperature / hypothermia:
the blood flow of the whole body is sensitively disturbed, so that there is a poorer supply of oxygen in all organs. Vital nutrients can only be transported at a snail’s pace. Likewise, our body will no longer be able to detoxify or deacidify well. Our body goes into a kind of hibernation!
https://www.praktikalarzt.de/illnesses/undertemperature/
At a low body temperature can Heart, nervous system and other organs do not function as usual. If left untreated, this condition can damage the brain or cause heart and respiratory failure, resulting in death.
There are many risk factors that can trigger hypothermia. This includes:
– Exhaustion: As soon as one is tired, the body’s tolerance to cold decreases and one is more exposed to it.
– Old age: With age, the body loses the ability to regulate cold. In addition, the feeling of cold decreases over time. It should also be noted that in some cases older people cannot communicate that they are cold nor do they have the mobility to move to a warmer place.
– Children: Children tend to lose heat faster and ignore the cold, especially when playing. They also lack the judgment to dress appropriately for the temperature.
– Mental problems: People suffering from mental illnesses, Alzheimer’s or similar conditions often cannot correctly assess what clothing is appropriate for the temperatures. In addition, they often do not understand the risks of cold weather.
– Alcohol and drugs: Alcohol makes the body appear to warm up. However, the alcohol opens up the blood vessels and releases a lot of heat through the skin. Under the influence of alcohol, the bodily function to tremble also dries up. In addition, the consumption of alcohol and drugs makes you lose the ability to judge which clothes are suitable for the temperatures.
– Certain medical conditions: Some affect diseases the property of the body regulate temperatures. These include, among other things thyroid, diabetes, stroke, Parkinson’s, Trauma (accident, grief), arthritisinjuries to the spinal cord, but also a poor diet and nervous anorexia are among the risk factors.
– Medications: Some medications affect the body’s ability to regulate temperature. These include antidepressants, antipsychotics, Pain- and sedativemedium, cortisone, diuretics, antibiotics, hormones. Or heavy metals, mercury.
Another cause that causes our body temperature to drop are stimulants such as alcohol and nicotine (tobacco products, cigarettes and e-cigarettes). These are toxins that can paralyze our mitochondria (cell power plants).
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– Homelessness: Because you are constantly exposed to the temperatures outside and have no way to warm up, homelessness is also one of the risk factors.
Women:
Women generally have a thinner epidermis than men, so the skin cools down faster.
There are also differences in blood flow. Estrogen dilates blood vessels in women, increasing blood flow and warming up the feet and hands. In this process, however, a lot of heat is released to the environment. In order to protect the internal organs, the woman’s body shuts down the blood circulation from 15 °C. Ears, nose, feet and the entire surface of the skin cool down.
Infrared light, IR:
Raising a body temperature that is too low: With an IR heating chamber.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtbVg2ukS8A
Lifespan: body temperature more important than metabolic rate:
But cool rodents live longer.