The days are getting darker, autumn's colour is slowly giving way to a drab landscape and no matter were you go, the sound of coughs and sniffles always seems to follow you. This can only mean one thing: winter is on the way.
Winter comes with all sorts of unpleasant surprises, which tend to have a negative impact on your physical, as well as psychological wellbeing. In order to keep you healthy and happy this winter, we have combed the world for some of the best tips and brought them together. Everyone has a different approach on how to stay healthy, but just in case your local witch-doctor's remedy is faulty, let's look at this year's words of wisdom:
Your Nutritionist says: Carbs, carbs, carbs! Forget Atkins and all these low-carb diets - your body needs carbohydrates in order to produce the energy you need to keep warm in the winter. Of course, eat in moderation: the key to a healthy body is to eat quality food (whole foods, starch, veggies, and protein) in the right quantities.
Your GP says: Build up your defences in as many ways as you can. One of the ways you can do this is by getting the flu jab. Modern medicine is a wonderful way of tacking long-existing illnesses. Other ways to boost your immune system are to take vitamin tablets and to get plenty of rest. A few extra hours of sleep a night will also increase your chances of staying healthy, doing miracles for your mind as well as your body. Also get some extra nutrients in addition to your daily meals, such as Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin C, will help strengthen your defences against the inevitable flues and sniffles that come knocking at your door at this time of year.
Your Osteopath says: Get a soothing deep-massage to loosen up your joints and muscle and stimulate the blood flood. Acupressure and acupuncture are also great alternative practices which help balance the energy in your body and help it recuperate from any unwanted pains or illnesses. Many forms of muscularskeletal manipulation will tackle your ailments at the root of the problem. Don't just treat the symptoms; treat the underlying causes of the problem.
Your Psychologist says: Relax. Take a break from your daily stresses and go on holiday to Spain or the French Alps this winter - anywhere that is tranquil, sunny, and offers the opportunity to get some exercise. Many people suffer from seasonal depression at this time of year, which is largely due to the absence of sunlight. You won't believe how much sunlight influences your physical and emotional wellbeing, so make sure you get plenty this winter.
These expert perspectives should be enough to keep you healthy in every possible way this winter season: physically, mentally, and emotionally. So beat down the problem before it gets you down - eat that well-balanced meal, take some vitamin pills, get a deep-tissue massage and plan that holiday for mid-January. We all have our own ways of ploughing through another long winter, but hopefully, armed with these bits of advice, you are well on your way to emerging from that bitter cold unscathed, whole, and happy.
Article Source: http://www.alltopinfo.com
Andrew Mitchell, editor of Osteopath Network, writes articles about osteopathy, back pain, neck pain and soft tissue injuries. If you are looking for a Winchester Osteopaths or for an osteopath in the UK please visit his website.
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