What 'winter wellness' looks like for me

I love so many things about Winter, the cosy vibes. Think blankets, oodies, Uggs, netflix, reading books all snuggled up, fires and the snow!

Winter Wellness for me is holistic and includes focusing on my mental health. Here are my top winter wellness tips:

#1 Nutrition

Here are some great winter wellness foods you can add to your everyday cooking:

Garlic - a natural antibiotic
Ginger - boosts circulation, warming
Citrus - oranges, lemons, grapefruits, limes, mandarins all help ward off illness, have high levels of Vitamin C, dietary fibre, and folic acid.
Rosemary - help to improve your blood flow and “tonify your blood,” according to Chinese medicine. A great one to add to roasted vegetables.
Nuts - healthy fats are a great way to keep your body’s metabolism working during winter, and will help you stay warmer

And of course, I can't live without my LifeLong Vitality Supplements!

These include:

EO Mega: Fatty acids for heart health, supports healthy immune system, beta carotene for eye health and fish oils for brain health and cognitive function

Alpha CRS: Anti-oxidants to protect from free radical damage, healthy immune and cellular function, energy.

Micro PLEX: Vitamins C, D & E, minerals including calcium, magnesium & zinc. Healthy & strongbones, energy, stamina, general wellbeing

You can learn more about LLV here.

Herbal Tea:

doTERRA Immune and rest blends
Ginger Tea - Ayurvedic medicine suggests that ginger tea can stimulate circulation, speed up digestion, and enhance immunity
Chamomile Tea - helps with stress and relaxation
Rosehip Tea - high in Vitamin C, making it a wonderful immune booster
Peppermint Tea - antibacterial and antiviral properties. Can also soothe muscle aches, alleviate coughs (being antispasmodic) and opens nasal passageways.

#2 Movement!

Daily movement can help reduce your chances of getting sick during winter by 40%!

You don’t need to over do it. Overly strenuous exercise releases the stress hormone, cortisol, in the body, which can weaken the immune system.

And remember to stay hydrated.

#3 Reduce Stress.

Stress is one of the leading causes of weakening your immune system. Ensure you have tools to assist in managing stress levels.

Daily Essential Oil use!
Meditation
Mindfullness (stop multi tasking)
Massage, Acupuncture

#4 Socialise

Often people stay indoors and home during winter. Isolation can increase the chance of feelings of depression and weakening the immune system. Stay healthy by staying social! Dinner parties, day trips in nature, plays at the park. Stay connected x

#5 Sleep

Having adequate sleep is essential for a healthy immune system. Try and avoid lots of technology before sleep and keep up a restful night time routine.

Try Oil + reading + meditation before sleep.

Here are some helpful essential oils for a restful sleep.