Preparing for a Healthy Autumn.


Autumn with its cooler days, and turning of the leaves is upon us.  Autumn is a season where many people find themselves challenged by colds, flu, respiratory illnesses, etc.  Take these simple yet necessary steps to prepare yourself for a healthy Autumn.

Autumn is an ideal time to put healthy lifestyle options into place.

1. Make healthy food choices. Choose more vegetables and/or fruits for snacks rather than sweets. Drink more water. Try to decrease or eliminate beverages that create burden on your body - soda, caffeine, sugar-ridden juices.  Make your own juice by adding a few pieces of fruit to water and blending. It will taste good without any added sugar. If not wanting to eliminate caffeinated drinks, then consider decreasing the size of your beverage, or decrease the number of caffeinated beverages you have in a day.

2. Participate in appropriate physical activity - consistently. It is more of a health benefit to walk 4-6 days a week for 15-20 minutes than it is to walk once a week for an hour.

3. Include or increase your intake of Immune Support herbs and supplements in your daily routine. You don't have to take every Immune Support Herb on the shelf, start with  one or two or a few and take them consistently. Start taking them NOW, before you start to feel ill or become exposed to sick co-workers, friends, or family members. See our Immune Support products for ideas.

4. Get plenty of quality sleep. Your body requires quality sleep in order for it to repair and rejuvenate. Without adequate sleep (7-9 hours for most adults) the body can't keep itself healthy and strong.

5. Once the weather gets cooler, avoid drafts and sleeping with your head near open windows. If outside in cold weather, keep the back of your neck covered with a scarf, hat or high collar. If, on the other hand, you live in a climate where an air conditioner is needed during Autumn and Winter, then avoid having your head in direct line of the air conditioned air flow - especially while you sleep.

6. Laugh as much as possible. Have fun in whatever way works for you. Research has shown that laughing and joy increase the endorphins that support our Immune system. Research has also shown that a happy person or a person with positive, healthy coping strategies is much healthier on average than a sad person, or a person with unhealthy coping strategies.

Following these simple steps can greatly increase your chances of enjoying an optimally healthy Winter.

Remember - Timing and Consistency are often the key to implementing and maintaining healthy changes. Start NOW while you are still feeling well, and whatever healthy choices you make - be consistent.

Wishing you a Happy & Healthy Autumn & Winter!

The Staff at Health Naturals.