During the winter, your body is bombarded with viruses. Depression can set in during winter, exacerbated by stodgy winter food and inactivity. Cold winter temperatures and contrasting overheated offices and homes often lead to a spate of colds and flu. Harsh winds can cause lips to crack and trigger uncomfortably dry skin. Winter can be a depressing time of illness, unpleasant weather and very little plant growth, but you can avoid the winter blues by making the most of what's available.
Winter Nourishment:
You burn lots of extra energy in the winter simply to maintain body temperature. Regular, well-balanced meals help you keep warm and maintain vitality. It's natural for mammals to put on a little extra fat for insulation but, with modern central heating, there is no need to pile on the pounds. Winter is the time for warming soups and stews made with seasonal vegetables and herbs. Ensuring a balanced diet rich in seasonal vegetables and fruit, along with regular exercise, is essential for keeping your body healthy.
Warding off Winter Colds:
A strong immune system is the cornerstone of winter health. Strengthen your body's immune system to make sure it is able to protect itself by boosting its own defenses. If you feel you might be coming down with a cold, give your immune system a helpful short-term boost by employing herb and essential oils that have antiviral properties.
Winter Spiritual Health:
Winter is often regarded as a gloomy time of year, when the landscape around you looks dead and dreary. There are plenty of ways to perk up your day and fight the winter blues. Keep your mind and body active. Make the most of any sunny weather and enjoy a walk along a frost-covered path or through a winter forest. Winter is a time best used for reflection and renewal. During this quiet time of year, take time to revisit and assess your goals, values and relationships.
Best,
DeAnne
