Tips to Help Glide Through Winter With the holiday festivities behind us we in the northern hemisphere will prepare to settle in for a long cold winter. Winters shorter days can leave us feeling lethargic and often depressed from lack of sunlight. Some people are affected more than others this time of year.
Follow these 5 tips for winter wellness to avoid getting caught with the winter doldrums: Choose healthier comfort food options: In winter we often crave carbs because they are rich in tryptophan, this causes our feel good hormones (serotonin and dopamine) to spike temporarily. To avoid this vicious cycle eat more protein rich foods like cheese or yogurt, nuts, legumes and have comforting soups or stews. Get Off the Couch: Don’t let winter be an excuse for lack of exercise. If its too cold to leave your home, develop a fitness routine that works best for you and your physical abilities. Do several of these in repetition 2-3 days a week. REST: Take time to get plenty of rest. Restful sleep helps combat depression, and allows the body to fight off infections and virus. Take Vitamins & Pro-bionics: Iron, Zinc, Vitamin C, and probiotics are key to keeping our immune systems strong to ward off cold & flu symptoms. Stimulate the Brain! The long winter months make it too easy to find ourselves planted on our couch channel surfing. iCare’s health app or get creative with a hobby. Unless you have the luxury of heading south for the winter, make the best of it, Spring is only a few months away! iCare Home Health Services Inc., 2275 Upper Middle Rd. E., Suite 101,OakvilleOntarioL6H 0C3,Telephone: (905) 491-6941, Email:Info@icarehomehealth.caWebsite:www.icarehomehealth.ca