Simple remedies for healthier fall and winter seasons
Gargle - A warm salt water gargle 2 – 3 times a week can ward off a nasty sore throat before it starts. Use organic sea salt to make a mildly salty solution.
Humidify your air – Cold viruses like dry air. So leave the bathroom door open when you shower, keep houseplants in your bedroom, and put a pan of water near your heat source.
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Hydrate your body – We forget to drink water when it’s chilly outside! Drink warm water, have a cup of herbal tea – whatever works for you!
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Wash your hands – It’s the simplest, most effective way to keep from picking up or spreading viruses.
Get enough rest – Sleep “knits up the ravelled sleeve of care”: while you sleep, your body can repair and restore. So
snuggle up, and don’t shortchange yourself!
Bundle up – Wearing multiple thin layers lets you adjust to different temperatures. Keeping your head and throat warm is especially helpful!
Nourish yourself – Eat for the season: hearty soups, deep greens, rich complex tastes, and easy on the sweets. A wide-mouthed thermos gives you more choices for the lunch box.
Burn the germs – Hot liquids make our throats happy, and create an unwelcoming environment for viruses. One reason why chicken soup is a classic for the winter…
Exfoliate & moisturize – Your skin is one of your first lines of defense, so keep it happy! Skin brushing also helps your lymphatic system work.
For more Health Tips, visit us at Great River Chiropractic Clinic.
Dr. Margaret Winters is one of only 250 board certified Atlas Orthogonal practitioners in the U.S., and she uses a variety of gentle adjusting methods in her chiropractic care practice at Great River Chiropractic Clinic in Baltimore, MD. She routinely integrates postural rehab into her practice and enjoys working with patients of all ages. Dr. Winters can be reached at 410-832-8888.
