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    Health 101: 8 Tips to Stay Healthy in Winter

    By Laura CyraJanuary 6, 20175 Comments4 Mins Read
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    Health 101: 8 Tips to Stay Healthy in Winter

    Often wintertime is a marker for nasty colds, respiratory illnesses and the dreaded flu. There are things you can do to keep yourself healthy and avoid the doctor's office this season.  Hopefully these 8 simple tips can keep you healthy this winter season:

    1. Wash Your Hands – The number one way to keep yourself healthy and avoid getting sick is to wash your hands often – especially before meals, after using the restroom, and before preparing any food or drink.  Make sure to wash your hands whenever you might have come in contact with someone who might be carrying germs.  Washing your hands with soap and warm water for at least 30 seconds is best, sing the A-B-C's to make sure you have the proper timing!
    2. Stay Hydrated – When your body is dehydrated, it is more at risk of getting sick. Keep your body hydrated with plenty of water. A good rule of thumb is to drink half of your body weight in ounces per day. So if you weigh 200 lbs, you should aim to drink 100 ounces of water per day or 12.5 cups.
    3. Get Some Sun – Not only does everyone need a little vitamin D to keep them healthy, but they need it to stay happy as well. To avoid the wintertime doldrums, de-stress, and get that extra dose of [easyazon_link cloaking=”default” keywords=”vitamin D” localization=”default” locale=”US” nofollow=”default” new_window=”default” tag=”reamom0b-20″]vitamin D[/easyazon_link], make sure to schedule in a little sunshine into your day. Open the windows and let the light in, or take a walk whenever you can soak up a few fleeting moments of sunshine.
    4. Use a Humidifier – During the winter months, you spend a lot of time inside being blasted by heaters, wrapped up in extra layers, with thick socks and boots to keep your feel warm. As a result, your body often pays the price with moisture loss. To stay healthy, you need to replace that moisture. Use a humidifier at night when you are sleeping, and make sure to apply lotions and hydrating creams liberally and often.
    5. Eat Right – Keeping a healthy diet is important year round, but it is perhaps even more important during the winter months when illness seems to run rampant. A primarily plant-based diet, with lots of fiber and dark, leafy greens will give you the nutrients you need to keep your body healthy and boost your immune system.  Why not go meatless!
    6. Get Your Vitamins – Especially if you are not able to get much fresh fruit and vegetables in your diet, you might consider supplementing your healthy diet with extra vitamins. Vitamins C and D should be your primary focus for boosting your immune system.
    7. Go Herbal – This winter, look to herbal teas to warm you up and give you a healthy boost. [easyazon_link cloaking=”default” keywords=”green teas” localization=”default” locale=”US” nofollow=”default” new_window=”default” tag=”reamom0b-20″]Green teas[/easyazon_link] have healthy antioxidants, and other herbs like Echinacea can help reduce the risk of catching a cold as well as cut the length it sticks around.
    8. Exercise – During the winter, it can be easy to spend a lot of time curled up in bed or on the couch. It is important to keep moving, though. In order to stay fit and healthy to fight off all those dreaded germs, look to exercises that you can do indoors.  Use our simple exercise printable to make sure you're getting enough activity during the month!

    You can avoid a lot of visits to the doctor by following these easy tips to stay healthy this winter.

    What's your best tip to stay healthy during the winter?

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    5 Comments

    1. Alina Alekseyeva on January 22, 2015 5:43 pm

      I loved your 101 Health Tips for Winter! I enjoy drinking a cup of herbal tea @ night, especially in the winter ♡

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      • Real Momma
        Twitter: lcyra
        on January 22, 2015 8:44 pm

        I love tea too! Its like a hug in a cup. Cheers!
        Real Momma recently posted…Health 101: 8 Tips to Stay Healthy in WinterMy Profile

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    2. Renewing Serum on August 29, 2016 10:03 am

      You have to double time in taking care of your skin during winter. Your skin will easily get dry. Drinking lots of fluids and keeping your skin moisturized are the best thing to do. Thanks for sharing this very informative post.

      Reply
    3. Gary Davis on January 31, 2017 12:44 am

      I try to keep myself healthy with lots of water, hand washing, and vitamin C. I have zero time to be sick!

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      • Real Momma
        Twitter: lcyra
        on February 2, 2017 10:17 am

        You and me both, but sometimes a sick day is nice!
        Real Momma recently posted…Having a Baby: Modern Solutions for Exhausted Moms and Tired DadsMy Profile

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