Do we need more sleep as the winter months roll on? Studies show that we
do! Doctors at Wisconsin state found that if you honor your circadian rhythm,
which responds to light and dark changes in your environment, you will find
yourself falling asleep earlier and waking earlier too. In the wintertime when the
sun sets around 6 p.m., use this as a reminder to wind down. Leave your work at
the office, keep the lights in your home dim and give into those feelings of
sleepiness. And most of all – don’t check your phone or computer. Just say no to
that blue light that affects sleep. Creating a sanctuary of calm in your bedroom
with cozy blankets and your favorite pillow will have you dreaming in no time.
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Have you looked in your medicine cabinet? There are probably more items
than you’d expect that are outdated, old or smelly. They need to be thrown out,
even if they’re not empty. Expired items will no longer be effective and may even
be hazardous to your health. Before you toss products into the trash, check out the
tips from the FDA on their website-- -they also provide an updated list of what
expired items may be hazardous to your heath! In addition to looking at dates on
medicine, be sure to also look for cosmetics that may have expired—if the
consistency and/or smell of the product has changed considerably, throw it out.
Also, never share your cosmetics, girls, that’s a good way to spread infections, like
pink eye and mono.
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if diving into your favorite comfort food is the first thing you like to do at the
hint of cold weather, think about adding some spices to your recipe. Certain spices
can improve your health. Spicing up that favorite winter soup or stews can be
comforting, both mentally and physically. It can also help us stay healthier and
stronger as the cold winds blow. It’s proven that Cilantro is an important spice
used as a medicinal herb to aid digestion. Dr. Michael Murray, a natural medicine
doctor and author of The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods, suggests trying nutmeg
may encourage sleep by mirroring the effect of serotonin. You can also combat
your irritable mood or low-level depression by sprinkling turmeric in your dish for
a quick pick-me- up and to reduce inflammation in your joints.
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Are you stuck in a funk of binge watching your favorite series at night or
mindlessly watching the computer screen? What happened to that “beach read”
that never made it out of your bag on that summer vacation? A new study from the
University of California in Irvine suggests that if you substitute a night of TV
watching to focus instead on sharpening your memory and concentration with a
literary break you might find your mood and energy levels improve too! As the
months get colder don’t be afraid to curl up on the couch with a mug of green tea
and a good book—maybe a roaring fire too. Not only will your heart feel good,
your mind will be fed too. It’s for your health!
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Studies show that winter months can take a huge toll on our mental health-- -
and lots of people suffer from depression or a “down” mood during that time. The
darkness and cold dampen our moods and it’s proven that humans are social
animals that don’t do well in isolation, and the winter months can be very isolating
for people. Health professionals suggest that you and a close friend sign up for a
yoga, cooking, sewing, or scrapbooking class. Not only do these kinds of classes
improve your mental and physical fitness, but they help to fill that social craving
that we have as human beings. Also, don’t forget to supplement that Vitamin D in
the winter months. Even if the sun is shining in the winter, unless you are living in
Hawaii, those rays will not help your body maintain normal vitamin D levels.
It’s a little known fact that Sunscreen is important in the winter, maybe even
more than on certain summer days. Research shows that there are two types of
ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun that can damage your skin: ultraviolet A (UVA)
and ultraviolet B (UVB) light. UVB light penetrates the superficial layers of the
skin and causes skin to redden; it’s responsible for sunburn and can also lead to
skin cancer over time. UVA light, on the other hand, penetrates top and deeper
layers of skin, causing cell damage that can lead to cancer, premature aging of the
skin with wrinkles, spots, sagging, blotchiness. UVA light is tough to avoid
because it passes through window glass, unlike UVB, and it stays the same
strength ALL YEAR LONG! This is why sunscreen is also critical in the winter
months regardless of where you like to spend your time. So be sure to keep that
SPF 30 handy year-round.
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Did you know that you can get ready for that bikini body during the long
winter months by doing a simple task! Studies show that going for a walk when the
weather is really cold – your body has to work overtime to get warm and you can
burn up to 50% more calories than you would on the same walk in summer! That
same exercise routine can give you a lot more bang for your buck, and get you
ready for those shorts and tanks when the summer rolls around. But remember, go
a little slower until you get warm and keep up the hydration, and if you find
yourself wheezing in the cold weather, be sure to visit your doctor.
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