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Winter is Here! Here’s How You Can Stay Healthy During Winters

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Published on November 9, 2021. EST READ TIME: 3 minutes

Winter months are truly special and unique. While some of you might love the freezing cold and the festivities that accompany the cold season, others might absolutely dread the chill and the discomfort or ailments that come with it. Well, love it or hate it, but you simply can’t ignore winter. So, to make the most of this season and its festive flair, try and stay healthy and fit. This blog covers some tips that can help you. Also make sure you have the right kind of health insurance handy and valid, so that you are financially covered in case of a medical emergency.

1. Eat Healthy:

Winter season is the best time to enjoy food. Include lots of nuts and seeds like walnuts, almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, raisins, pistachios etc. in your diet. These are not just dry fruits, but super foods, when it comes to nourishing and maintaining your health. In addition to this, concentrate on having a balanced diet including legumes, poultry, fish, whole grains, herbs and spices etc. Winters bring along a variety of seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables that are delectable and must be included in your diet. Winter fruits are especially rich in Vitamin C, which helps strengthen your immune system perfectly.

2. Exercise:

Do you blame the winter months for making you feel lethargic? Maybe all you want to do is snuggle under your blanket! And in the process, you miss out on staying active or exercising. But the fact is that exercise is super important during winters as it helps regulate your body temperature and improves immunity. Whether it is a half an hour gym session or yoga or running or brisk walking, indulge in some form of physical activity daily.

3. Moisturise Your Skin:

Damaged skin is one of the hazards of the winter season. Cold weather can damage your otherwise great skin, resulting in dryness, itchiness, chapped lips, and cracked heels. So, make it a daily habit to apply proper moisturiser, sun protection creams and drink ample water.

4. Stay Hydrated:

Having at least 8-10 glasses of water every day might sound simple, but very few people do it. Plus, since you don’t feel that thirsty during winters, you miss out on having enough water. However, water intake is crucial for cleaning your system and removing toxins, helping balance your body fluids, and carrying nutrients to the cells. So, try to drink lots of water or soups, if that seems more tempting.

5. Sleep Well:

A healthy sleep pattern is required around the year as it is crucial to your health. A good night’s sleep helps maintain your immune system, regulates the stress hormone cortisol, and interestingly, helps burn calories. A solid 8 hours of sleep can pave the way for good health.

6. Maintain Hygiene:

Exposing yourself to unhealthy bacteria and parasites can cause health troubles during winter months. Keep yourself and your surroundings clean, since bacteria and viruses can thrive in low temperatures.

7. Get Regular Check-ups:

If you are susceptible to it, the winter season might bring about respiratory, heart related or other health issues. So, make sure your health insurance policy covers regular health check-ups for the entire family, especially older members who might experience joint paints, lowered heart rate, breathing trouble or blood pressure issues.

8. Quit Smoking:

Winters and respiratory issues go hand in hand, so you might not want to aggravate those issues by smoking. Try to quit smoking altogether or at least cut down.

9. Get Vitamin D:

Vitamin D is a nutrient that is often overlooked because it can’t be supplemented through diet. But this is what makes Vitamin D extra crucial. Adequate sun exposure is the best source of Vitamin D. During winters, spend time outside in the sun for at least one or two hours, so that your body gets adequate nourishment.

10. Stay Warm:

Sometimes, winter care is as easy as covering yourself in multiple layers, so that the chill can’t affect your health. So, keep sipping on your favourite hot beverage and bring on your winter sweaters and coats.

Conclusion

If you put in a little bit of effort and keep the above tips in mind, winter months can turn out to be delightful instead of daunting. In case you feel even a little unwell, consult a doctor at the earliest so that it doesn’t blow up into something severe. And make sure you have adequate health insurance coverage, so that in case you need expensive treatment, you won’t need to worry about the bills.

Disclaimer: The above information is for illustrative purpose only. For more details, please refer to policy wordings and prospectus before concluding the sales.

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