As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, it\u2019s easy to become complacent about our health. We exercise less, we eat more comfort foods and we trap ourselves indoors, in artificially heated rooms, full of other people\u2019s germs. No wonder people think that winter colds and flu are inevitable.Winter self care tips<\/p>\n
But it doesn\u2019t have to be that way. With a little self-care, you can get through the winter feeling healthy, fit and full of life. In part one of this series, we\u2019ll take a look at how you can eat yourself well this winter, with the right balance of vitamins, minerals and herbs.<\/p>\n
Eat well<\/strong><\/p>\n Now that the summer salad season is over, it\u2019s easy to get drawn into eating starchy comfort foods to make you feel better about the rotten weather. Yet your immune system needs healthy, nutritious foods more than ever in the winter months. Vegetable soups and stews are a great way to still get your five a day, and just one orange gives you a whole day\u2019s worth of vitamin C.<\/p>\n Chances are you\u2019ll want something warm inside you before you head out on a cold morning, but that doesn\u2019t have to be a fry-up or a bacon butty. A bowl of porridge will not only give you a warm and tasty start to the day, it\u2019s also full of fibre that will keep you feeling full and avoid the mid-morning munchies. Just remember to use fresh and dried fruit to sweeten your bowl, rather than piles of refined sugar.<\/p>\n Essential winter vitamins<\/strong><\/p>\n To make sure your body has everything it needs to stay healthy this winter, you need to make sure you are getting enough of the essential vitamins. Here\u2019s what they do and where you\u2019ll find them:<\/p>\n Essential winter minerals<\/strong><\/p>\n As well as vitamins, your body also needs minerals to stay healthy and beat the winter blues. <\/p>\n These include:<\/p>\n Healthy herbs<\/strong><\/p>\n A number of herbs have been identified and scientifically proven to boost winter health. These include:<\/p>\n Talk to your therapist<\/strong><\/p>\n Remember, your local ARCH registered therapist is always on hand to give you a boost in the winter months, especially when you have overdone it with the festive food and drink. Many ARCH registered therapists will also be able to recommend pro-biotics to give your immune system a real boost in the fight against colds and flu.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t have to wait for a new you in the New Year; you can get a fresh start right now, so book your winter boost today.<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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