When a bitter wind bites at our toes, when exhaustion threatens to overwhelm us, and when eight out of ten faces we see are obscured by hankies, we all know what time it is: winter is on the way.
Winter always seems to come with its own unpleasant companions - disease, depression, and exhaustion- which all work to drag down your physical as well as psychological wellbeing. In order to keep winter’s evil minions at bay this year, we have searched the globe for some of the best bits of advice and compiled them in one place for you. While every household has their own remedies to the flu, grandma’s chicken soup does have a tendency to get rather dull, so here is what the experts have to say:
Your nutritionist says: Throw your Atkins low-carb diets out the window - carbs are key! Your body needs many carbohydrates to produce those extra energy reserves you need to keep warm during winter. Don’t go overboard of course - the key to optimum health is to eat everything in moderation. It is all about the quality of the food (a good balance of whole foods, protein, vegetables, and starch), eaten in the proper quantities, which gives you the body you always wanted.
Your GP says: Take the flu jab. Nothing can beat illness like modern medicine. Vitamin tablets are also essential to getting all the nutrients you need - Iron, Zinc, Vitamin C, are necessary to boosting your immune system. Getting some extra hours of sleep in each night will also do a lot to keep your body looking and feeling fresh. The stronger your immune system is, the easier it will be to ward off all those coughs and colds that go around.
Your Osteopath says: Get a soothing deep-massage to loosen up your joints and muscle and stimulate the blood flood. Acupressure and acupuncture are also great alternative practices which help balance the energy in your body and help it recuperate from any unwanted pains or illnesses. Many forms of muscularskeletal manipulation will tackle your ailments at the root of the problem. Don’t just treat the symptoms; treat the underlying causes of the problem.
Your Psychologist says: Many of my clients suffer from seasonal depression. This is primarily caused by a lack of sunlight during the winter months - you won’t believe the positive impact light has on your mood, as well as your body. Go on a vacation this winter, to a place where you can get plenty of sunlight, exercise, and peace. The French Alps or Spain are excellent destinations.
Our experts have done their bit, now do yours. Now that you are armed with some of these useful health tips, go and face this winter head-on and emerge from the cold with a smile.
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