All articles tagged with #winter health
Dr. Jeremy London, a heart surgeon with over 25 years of experience, shares four practical tips to protect yourself from the flu during winter: wash hands frequently, get a flu shot, prioritize sleep, nutrition, and exercise, and consider supplements like vitamin D, vitamin C, and zinc to boost immunity. While not foolproof, these habits can significantly reduce your risk and severity of illness.
The article highlights the top 8 dry fruits—such as almonds, walnuts, dates, figs, raisins, pistachios, dried apricots, and fox nuts—that can boost immunity and provide essential nutrients during the cold winter months, making them ideal for maintaining health and energy in winter.
Professor Tim Spector emphasizes the importance of diet in boosting the immune system, particularly during winter. He advises focusing on gut health by eating a diverse range of plants, consuming colorful fruits and vegetables, incorporating fermented foods, and avoiding ultra-processed foods. Spector highlights that a healthy gut microbiome can enhance immune responses and reduce infection duration, as demonstrated during the Covid pandemic.
As winter approaches, here are seven tips to live healthier: choose a lip balm with petroleum or beeswax to combat dry lips, plan potlucks to combat loneliness and boost mental health, try snowga (yoga in the snow) for fresh air and exercise, groom your pets regularly to reduce allergies, practice mindful drinking and stay hydrated, get a flu shot and wash hands frequently, consider taking vitamin D and curcumin supplements for immune support, and upgrade footwear to prevent falls.