A Winter Guide: Don’t Let Cold Bother You This Winter!

Winter is approaching. It’s the season of warmth. Winters bring the joy of festival and holiday season. However, with holidays come pre and post-holiday stress which sometimes gets on our nerves and makes us sick. With whole town in the celebration mode, there’s no time to get sick and stay inside the blankets. But don’t worry, because we know how exactly you can kick off the sickness out of your life this winter.

1. Boost your vitamin D levels naturally

Yes, you probably know that sunlight is the best source of vitamin D. However, if you can get enough sunlight, you still can boost your vitamin D naturally. You don’t need any supplements and risk skin cancer because of harsh weather. Changing your eating habits and making modifications in your lifestyle can actually improve it. As an instance, lose weight, boost 5% vitamin D. Similarly lower your cholesterol, eat healthy and exercise daily to improve your immunity.

2. Feel fresh with herbal tea

Herbal tea not only has many healthy benefits, but also is a great way of keeping yourself warm. And there is nothing like a warm cup of herbal tea in winters. Herbal tea is a natural immune booster and also keeps winter blues at bay.

3. Eliminate your sleep debt

Who doesn’t love the time when we can leave everything and just crawl under the warm blankets? We all do! Well, a recent survey has shown that we naturally sleep around 6-7 hours only, which is much less than the actual required amount of sleep. However, in winter, because of the longer nights, we can catch up and eliminate our sleep debt. Make the most of this time!

4. Bid adieu to winter cold sores

Cold sores are common problem in winters. 3 out of every 10 people suffer from it. There can be many causes of cold sores including stress, sugar, excessive consumption of alcohol, lack of sleep and much more. In order to keep cold sores at bay, try these few tips:

• Maintain a balance between personal life and work

• Don’t take too much stress

• Take sufficient rest

• Maintain a healthy hygiene regime

• Try not to share drinks or food

5. Enjoy yourself

It’s festive season after all. You wouldn’t want to waste it sitting in the blankets all day. Get up, and enjoy yourself. Spend time with your family and friends and take it easy.

Winters are fun and enjoyable. Work to keep it that way!