NIMMADHI WINTER HEALTH TIPS:

NIMMADHI WINTER HEALTH TIPS:

Many peoples feel tired and sluggish during winter. This is due to the lack of sunlight, which disrupts our sleep and waking cycles.

Try these tips:

Get outdoors in natural daylight as much as possible.

Get a good night’s sleep-go to bed and wake up at the same time every day

Distress with exercise or meditation-stress has been shown to make you feel tired.

Handy hands

• Hands are described as a germ factory for a reason, so be sure to wash your hands several times throughout the day using a sanitizer.

• While warm soap and water also work, make sure you don’t rush the process and wash your hands for at least 20-seconds to kill all germs.

• Try and eat with a knife and fork so that germs are not transferred from your hands to your food.

Surface issues

• Colds and flu are spread by viruses which can easily spread from surface to person and person to person.

• Antiseptic wipes should also be used to cleanse desktops and phones regularly.

• Always dispose of used tissues as they are the ultimate germ carriers.

Build immunity

• Exercise to build your immunity. Research suggests that by working out and making your heart pump a little faster you strengthen your immune system.

• If you’re already sick, the general rule of thumb is that you can continue to do so if the symptoms are experienced above the neck, such as stuffy noses and sore throats.

• Don’t worry, be happy. It’s a well-known fact that a positive attitude can boost your immune system.

Eat and sleep

• Get at least eight to ten hours sleep a night to prevent your immune system from weakening and making you more susceptible to colds and flu.

• Eating large quantities of fresh fruit and vegetables supports your immune system so make sure your diet is designed to protect you

Steer clear

• While it may seem perfectly obvious, stay away from people displaying symptoms such as coughing and sneezing.

5 Foods You Should Eat This Winter

• Root vegetables. Local produce can be hard to find when cold weather inhibits crop growth.

• Oatmeal. Oatmeal is much more than just a convenient breakfast food; it also provides nutrients that are essential during winter.

• Soup & Herbal tea.