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Combat the effects of SAD by getting out into nature and natural daylight as much as possible. We can find ourselves going from office to the car or public transport to home, barely venturing outside.Get out in your lunch hour if you can. There is nothing like a brisk walk on a crisp winter’s day.
With so much food on offer at this time of the year – don’t be tempted to binge eat just because you can. You can still indulge but try and eat smaller portions and make up for it by eating lighter meals in between. Keep active in the home and go for daily walks if…
We can be tempted to eat fats, refined carbs and sugary foods when it is cold outside and we are feeling sluggish. This not only creates weight gain, but reaching for these foods will only make us crash after the initial energy rush, creating a vicious cycle.Eat more high GI foods such as complex carbohydrates…
Keeping your immune system strong is crucial to help your body deal with viruses. A balanced diet, keeping hydrated, exercise and rest all contribute to this.Eating foods high in Vitamin-C, such as oranges, peppers, broccoli and berries in their whole form are better than taking supplements as they also contain magnesium, potassium and B6
Our Vitamin-D levels are lower than ever before due to our increased use of sun protection and can decrease even more in the winter when there is less sunlight.Vitamin-D is crucial for bone and skin health and can help stop diabetes developing as it aids the function of the pancreas, which controls blood sugar.Links have…
Getting up in the dark can be difficult. Stretching and doing some gentle exercise, followed by a warming nutritious breakfast such as porridge or a healthy cooked breakfast can help. Put on some uplifting music to put you in a good mood for the day.
Fermented Foods contain high levels of probiotics, which top up the healthy bacteria that naturally live in our intestine. They are known for aiding in digestion, boosting the immune system and cleaning the gut. They’re a key contributor to the health of the gut-brain axis and have a calming effect on the body, specifically helping…
Feed your five senses to block out the harshness of the winter season. Create a beautiful environment for yourself with scents and soft beautiful textures in the home. Visual beauty, warm lighting and calming music can help to increase wellbeing.
Dressing in layers rather than thick jumpers and coats can help keep your body at the right temperature when you are going from the cold outside to overheated interiors and vice versa.
