What do you do to stay HEALTHY during the winter???

iwantniceabs
iwantniceabs Posts: 357 Member
edited October 5 in Food and Nutrition
An acupuncturist once told me the best way to keep from getting sick in the winter was to always cover your neck (scarf, sweater) and take in lots of antioxidants. I've also heard taking lots of vitamin D. What do YOU do??

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  • lcchrt
    lcchrt Posts: 234 Member
    nothing lol. I rarely wear a coat or a scarf/hat. although i got a cold this week for the first time in years so its obviously not working! hahaaha
  • rochey1098
    rochey1098 Posts: 285
    Run and cycle when it isn't raining, eat healthy nutritious meals, get plenty of rest.
  • sparklyball
    sparklyball Posts: 93 Member
    strangely the same! vit d supplements and keep neck and hands warm (i used fingerless mittens today). also i read an article that the house being cold and dark can lead to feeling down and depression so i'm keepig heat on low and lamps on. it sounds like a waste but depression is a big deal in winter, and makes one less active, leading to weight gain. also i bought zumba dvd's and hotpants (zaggora) so kinda prepped here! (sounds like i'm going into hibernation not:bigsmile:
  • Angiebug1969
    Angiebug1969 Posts: 152
    Train for a springtime race... half marathon, trail race, etc. If I'm registered & pre-paid up for a marathon in April or May... it keeps me running throughout the winter months because I HAVE to get the miles under my feet in order to be prepared!

    If I DO get the sniffles... I'll take a few days to rest & get extra sleep. But for the most part, I rarely have to fight off a head cold or the flu, etc. :happy:
  • sparklyball
    sparklyball Posts: 93 Member
    oh and discovering new soup recipes
  • sparklyball
    sparklyball Posts: 93 Member
    great incentive idea angie, good luck. i might look into something like this
  • Arabian♥Breeze
    Arabian♥Breeze Posts: 323
    Regular Moderate Exercise Boosts Immunity


    http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/injuryprevention/a/Ex_Immunity.htm
  • rrrbecca11
    rrrbecca11 Posts: 477
    I do the same thing in the winter as in all the other season. Healthy, nutritious foods, lots of exercise and activity, and a positive outlook. Haven't had more than the sniffles in years. :-)
  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    I stay away from crowed places like theaters, mall, etc., constantly wash my hands and try to get lots of rest.
  • surfrgrl1
    surfrgrl1 Posts: 1,464 Member
    Wash my hands a lot, and do my best to stay away from people who are sick.
  • ja20102004
    ja20102004 Posts: 349 Member
    Run and cycle when it isn't raining, eat healthy nutritious meals, get plenty of rest.

    Same here
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