Preventing seasonal blues with Jean-Yves Dionne
October, 2020Winter is coming, and you don’t need to be a character in Game of Thrones to be apprehensive about it. But what if there was a way to get through winter with a smile? Here are some suggestions to keep your smile on and energy up so you can make the most out of winter.
To ward off the winter blues
Keep active and go outside every day, no excuses. If you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), try light therapy – exposure to artificial light that is brighter than indoor light – an effective tool as it does wonders for your morale and energy when used every day as we lose daylight further into winter
Keep warm
You don’t have to sacrifice your looks to feel comfortable during winter. Just be sure to check the temperature rating on your parka, layer up and wear your boots. I often tell my kids that warm boots, even in the city, are a must to stay warm and keep the cold at bay. Dry feet are key to keeping cozy!
Take care of yourself
Catching a cold or flu doesn’t help the winter blues, but there are some ways you can reduce your risk this season. Try including vitamins and minerals like vitamin D (up to 1000 IU for the average adult) or Vitamin C as well as zinc to help support your immune system. Stay away from sweets and high carb foods as they are documented to reduce the effectiveness of your immune system. Make sure you get quality sleep (ask yourself, last time you got a cold or flu, were you tired, stressed out, at the end of a deadline)? Your body needs to recuperate every day in order to fight off colds and flus before they knock you out. Finally, take COLD-FX to reduce your chances of catching a cold and flu. COLD-FX Daily Support has a clinically proven formula. It helps reduce the Frequency, Severity and Direction of cold and flu symptoms by Boosting the Immune System. COLD-FX Daily Support has a clinically proven formula. It helps reduce the Frequency, Severity and Direction of cold and flu symptoms by Boosting the Immune System. COLD-FX Daily Support has a clinically proven formula. It helps reduce the Frequency, Severity and Direction of cold and flu symptoms by Boosting the Immune System.
