During winter, it can be especially important to take care of yourself. If you often get sick and feel tired, it might be time to support your system. Here we give simple tips on things that are possible for all of us to adopt.
1. Get plenty of nutrition
Choose good, real food like clean easily digestible protein, healthy fats, all kinds of vegetables, sprouts, algae, berries, fruit, fiber, herbs and spices. The simplest trick there is is to make sure you have the rainbow on your plate at every meal.
A healthy gut flora is the foundation of health.
2. Go outside every day in daylight
We need daylight every day. Don't wait until it's dark outside, which happens early this time of year. Go out and take a walk in the morning!
You support your body with the choices you make every day.
3. Dry brush your body every morning
Dry brushing helps the lymphatic system release impurities and stimulates the circulatory system. It also gives you beautiful skin and feels wonderful.
Make it a relaxing mini ritual in the shower every day.
4. Move your body
Yes, it's nothing new, we need to exercise every day. We need to get both circulation and energy moving in the body through walks, stretching, strength training and get our heart rate up every day.
Find exercise that suits you and makes you happy.
5. Create a home pharmacy
In your "home pharmacy" you can have certain supplements and herbs that can shorten the process if you get sick and support the body in keeping viruses and bacteria away. Here are some tips on supplements that help with colds, flu, stomach bugs, etc.
Vitamin D (during the winter months)
Zinc
Vitamin C
Lactic acid bacteria (Probiotics)
Oregano oil
Olive leaf
Elderberry
Garlic
Propolis as nasal spray or liquid
Ginger as supplement or fresh with lemon and honey
Medicinal mushrooms like Chaga and Reishi
6. Do an evening reflection every night
Take 5 minutes and do a reflection of your day every evening. Start from the moment you're in and go back through the entire day all the way to the morning and see everything you are grateful for.
Gratitude encourages healthier choices and reduces stress.
7. Turn off the lights by 10 PM for deeper sleep
Listen to an audiobook, a podcast, calming music or do a meditation. Start your evening routine in good time so you can turn off the lights by 10 PM.
Make sure to have it dark and cool in your bedroom, then you'll sleep better.
