By North Balwyn Chiropractic
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08 Aug, 2022
Follow our useful tips below to give yourself the best start to the winter season: Get Moving - Doing at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week can help support your immune system to fight off winter bugs. Eat Right - It’s important to keep eating well through the colder months, as it will help support your immune system to stave off infection. Try to minimise the packaged and processed food and make your own sweet treats. That way you know exactly what is in them. Include a range of fruits and vegetables for fibre, vitamins and minerals. Breakfast is a great time to incorporate more veggies into your diet. Starting the day with vegetables means you’re more likely to make smart food choices during the day. Reduce your risk of cold and flu - Colds and flu are caused by viruses that are spread by sneezing, coughing and hand contact. Your chances of catching a cold or the flu increase in winter because people usually stay indoors and are in closer contact with each other. If you have an infection, help prevent its spread to your friends, family and colleagues by maintaining good hygiene, keep extra distance and stay home if you are unwell. Sleep - Sleep is the key to pretty much everything when it comes to your health and wellbeing. It is the time when our body is able to rest, recharge and when our body is able to do its best job at healing injuries and infections. Most adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep a night – this varies according to age and individual need.