Here are 5 tips to naturally enhance your body this winter!
Do a Vitamin C Therapy
Vitamin C, if consumed regularly, has a relaxing effect, which makes it a great ally in the fight against winter low energy, infection, cold or flu. In France, the RDA for vitamin C is 110 mg, while in Canada it is 90 mg for men and 75 mg for women. Vitamin C is found primarily in fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruit), red fruits (black currants) and sunshine vegetables (tomatoes, peppers). It is best eaten raw or steamed to preserve as much vitamin C as possible.
Smokers, the elderly, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those under stress should increase their daily intake as they are prone to deficiency.
Vitamin C can also be taken in food supplement form, as long as you don’t exceed the recommended amount, as consuming too much can have adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
wash your hands to limit the risk of contracting the virus
There are 400 times as many bacteria on our desks as on our toilets. Phones have a bacteria concentration of 3895 bacteria per square centimeter, computer keyboards have a bacteria concentration of 511 bacteria per square centimeter, and toilets have a bacteria concentration of only 8 bacteria per square centimeter. Therefore, it is very important to wash your hands regularly to protect yourself from infections (coronavirus, cold, flu, gastroenteritis, diarrhea). Knowing when to wash your hands requires common sense; after using the bathroom, before cooking, before eating, after handling the trash, before feeding the kids, after taking public transport…
Soap alone isn’t enough to make bacteria go away. After wetting hands, scrub with soap for at least 20 seconds, then rinse and dry with a clean towel. Hydroalcoholic solutions are to be used as supplements rather than substitutes, as they are much less effective.
use aromatherapy
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Today, aromatherapy is recognized for its beneficial effects on health. Essential oils can help prevent and fight certain infections. In addition to applying them to the skin or adding a few drops* to neutral pills or sugar medicines, it is also recommended to use a nebulizer or essential oil diffuser to diffuse their scent into your interior. In the office or at home, it is important to choose essential oils that are suitable for the place where this sprayer is installed. For the bedroom, prefer tangerine or lavender essential oils for their soothing properties.
To disinfect and purify the air in your living room or office, diffuse the following mixture:
15 drops Radiant Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus radiata ssp radiata)
15 drops Mandravasarotra (Cinnamosma fragrans)
10 drops lemon litsea cubeba (Litsea citrata)
10 drops Lemon Tree (Lemon) (Citrus limonum)
*Warning, oral use of essential oils is not recommended for children and pregnant women.
ventilate the room
Purifying the air is not enough. As winters get colder and the ambient humidity increases, we tend to increase our indoor heating. Masking this simple fact becomes an ecological and economical gesture. Lowering its internal temperature by 1°C can save 7% to 10% of its total heat consumption. Ventilation to renew the air in your home helps fight indoor pollution, which is more important than outdoor pollution. Leave windows open for at least 15 minutes a day, preferably twice a day. Finally, remember to go for a walk to get some fresh air, which can also be used as a form of physical exercise.
take a moment to relax
private hygiene
Stress often leads to a negative attitude towards the world around us. It’s important to identify the source of stress so you can better prevent and manage it. So relaxing and thinking about yourself are habits that protect the body, because we now know that stress tends to weaken it. Relativization and dedramatization are watchwords for a more positive attitude. Recreation, physical activity and communication may be key.
