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Combating Winter: All You Need to Know on How to Stay Healthy

The days are getting darker, autumn's colour is slowly giving way to a drab landscape and no matter were you go, the sound of coughs and sniffles always seems to follow you. This can only mean one thing: winter is on the way.
Winter has a way of getting to us with all the nasty that it brings with it: exhaustion, cold, illness, depression not exactly something to look forward to. In order to counter that, we have scavenged the globe for the most useful tips on how to prevent those coughs and sniffles this winter, ranging from dietary tips to advice on how to spend your free time. Here are some words of wisdom from some of our most valued experts:
Your nutritionist says: Throw your Atkins low-carb diets out the window - carbs are key! Your body needs many carbohydrates to produce those extra energy reserves you need to keep warm during winter. Don't go overboard of course - the key to optimum health is to eat everything in moderation. It is all about the quality of the food (a good balance of whole foods, protein, vegetables, and starch), eaten in the proper quantities, which gives you the body you always wanted.
Your GP says: Getting the flu jab is always a good idea. You can never be too careful when it comes to building up your body's defences, and nothing works better than modern medicine. Vitamin tablets in addition to your regular meals are also advisable - your body could do with some extra Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin C to boost your immune system during the winter time. Getting a few extra hours of rest is also highly beneficial - you won't believe the ways in which your body revives and restores itself during those times of rest. It great strengthens your defence mechanisms which will help you combat that head cold.
Your Osteopath says: Acupressure and acupuncture are well-used ancient practices which will enhance your sense of well being. They help spread and balance the energy within your body so you feel more centred and revitalised. A good deep-tissue massage can also achieve this sense of balance. By loosening up your stiff joints and sore muscles, a massage stimulates blood flow which enables you to feel fresh and more energetic. In order to treat external illness, we have to start by tackling the disease from within - only then can we treat the problem, not just the symptoms.
Your Psychologist says: Take a holiday. Go to the French Alps, or to Spain - any place that you might be able to find tranquillity, exercise, and plenty of sunlight. Believe it or not, but many people undergo seasonal depression due to the lack of sunlight in winter. Enjoy some fun in the sun this winter to prevent yourself from getting down in the dumps.
Now that you are armed with these expert perspectives on how to stay healthy, you are ready to face the challenges of winter head-on and, come spring, you'll resurface as being as strong as you did going in.

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Andrew Mitchell, co-ordinator of Osteopath Network, writes articles about, back pain, neck pain and soft tissue injuries. If you are looking for an Glasgow Osteopaths or for osteopaths elsewhere in the UK please visit the osteopath website.

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