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Tips for women's health in winter

Published : Saturday, 23 December, 2017 at 12:00 AM  Count : 596
Women\\'s Own Desk
Fighting against the winter season, how about learning to embrace these effects and seasonal stresses, and use them to your advantage, so that you can have a happier and healthier winter to get you ready for spring.
Protect your immune system
As the weather and season starts to get colder, your chances of getting sick are likely to increase. This time people come down with the flu each year. Boosting your immune system means that you need to boost your intake of vitamins and minerals, and ensure that you keep hydrated. You may also consider upping your intake of citrus fruits and make sure that leafy, dark greens have a prominent place on your plate.
Improve your sleep
Earlier sunsets and less sunlight might make you sleepier than normal and you may yearn to hunker down and hibernate, that's why getting a good night's sleep to restore your lost energy is especially important.  Stick to a consistent sleep/wake schedule (even on weekends); practice a relaxing bedtime ritual like a warm bath or some gentle stretches; get daily exercise; avoid naps if you have trouble sleeping (especially afternoon naps)
Stay hydrated
You may tote around your water bottle all summer, but it's just as important to stay hydrated in the colder months. That's because our body loses water in the winter, just as it does in warm weather, through regular body processes like breathing, sweating and urinating. Although not everyone is good at sensing their hydration needs, look out for signs of dehydration like fatigue, light-headedness, trouble focusing, dry skin and mouth and, of course, thirst. And it's not just what you drink that counts: Soups and certain foods like cucumbers, watermelon, iceberg lettuce, celery and apples all score high in water content.
Replace the moisture
When the thermometer dips, so does the humidity. That's because warmer air holds onto moisture better than cold air. The fallout? --- Dry skin, chapped lips, itchy eyes, irritated sinuses and throats. Dry nostrils can lead to nosebleeds, too which can also make you more vulnerable to colds, sinus infections and the flu. And if you're prone to asthma, the cold and dry air can narrow your breathing passages and trigger an attack.






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