Its that time of the year, any it seems like everyone is either coming down with something, is flu-ridden, or is desperately trying to recover.
Its also a bad time of year for asthma, sinusitis, bronchitis and skin allergies
On top of all that it’s the worse time of year for mood swings.
So what can we do? Most times we can’t avoid getting sick: especially if we work with lots of other people.
What we can do however, is look after us: look after our health. After all what is more important?
So here are my simple winter blues tips for keeping healthy and mending quickly.
1. Now is NOT a good time to change anything. What do I mean by this? If you have been thinking of changing anything, i.e. diet, medication, food, routine… now is NOT a good time to do it. If you know you are prone to becoming ill in the winter months – then save big changes like that for when you know you are more likely to feel healthy and stable.
Its also a bad time of year for asthma, sinusitis, bronchitis and skin allergies
On top of all that it’s the worse time of year for mood swings.
So what can we do? Most times we can’t avoid getting sick: especially if we work with lots of other people.
What we can do however, is look after us: look after our health. After all what is more important?
So here are my simple winter blues tips for keeping healthy and mending quickly.
1. Now is NOT a good time to change anything. What do I mean by this? If you have been thinking of changing anything, i.e. diet, medication, food, routine… now is NOT a good time to do it. If you know you are prone to becoming ill in the winter months – then save big changes like that for when you know you are more likely to feel healthy and stable.
2. Take some vitamins. Honestly I didn’t believe it at first but I guess its just like everything and it’s a matter of finding what works well for you and what doesn’t. I take cod liver oil, a multi-vitamin, cranberry and Berocca each morning. My Dr mentioned its better to take the oil and the Berocca as they are in liquid form and can be absorbed more readily by the body if you are having absorption problems. I have find I am most healthiest when taking this combination.
3. Try to not become to run down. This is my biggest problem. I am so used to running around and doing lots of things at once, but I find that if I over-commit in winter – this is my undoing. Its just a matter of deciding what can be done and what cant and learning to say no. It’s a hard lesson – but a good one.
4. My last tip is a bit of an old saying for me – take the time to look after yourself. If you do become sick – try not to push yourself. Just allow your body its own time to recuperate. Often your body knows better than your mind what it wants and needs. Just allow yourself the time to rest and don’t feel guilty about it. Your body is priceless – it’s the only one you have and if it needs to rest – allow it to rest and it will mend itself in the quickest way possible. Other things can wait but your health cant and the longer you leave it and the harder you push it, the more harshly it will remind you that it needs a break and you will only end up more sick.
5. As for the mood swings, if you are prone tho them at this time of the year then visit with your doctor more regularly, and monitor your moods daily. Take care of yourself and your food intake, consult your therapist regularly and if you notice a significant change, contact your doctor immediately. Give yourself some time off and get some help. Use your systems. (I will chat more about systems later)
Well that’s all for today. Take care, stay healthy and have a safe winter.
Well that’s all for today. Take care, stay healthy and have a safe winter.
