WHY DO WE SHIVER?
This heat-generating technique employed by your body isn’t always triggered by the cold
WORDS AILSA HARVEY
There are many things you can do to combat the cold, from layering your clothes to short bursts of exercise. But shivering is a process that’s beyond your control. When you shiver, your body automatically works to regulate your temperature. But what happens when you experience these teeth-chattering shakes, and why is this action largely out of your control?