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The more skin that’s exposed, the colder you’ll feel. Plus, it can look stylish layering up. It’s time to get out the thermals, scarves and beanies.
Eat Well and Drink Warm
Soups and stews are great for warming you from the inside out! Eating nutritious foods like fruit and vegetable will also help to ward off colds and flues. Nobody likes getting body aches and chills!
Get Moving
It might be the last thing you want to do when it feels like five degrees outside, but it’s going to get your blood pumping and heat you up! Take care of your joints, as they’re more prone to injury in cooler temperature. Read how here!
Snuggle Up
Save on the power bill by snuggling up! Grab your cosy blankets, hot water bottle, onesie and bed socks (and don’t tell me you don’t own fluffy, atrociously coloured bed socks). You might even get some warm fuzzies from knowing you’re doing your bit for the environment by not blasting your heater on full.
If you can find a person to snuggle, even better.
Tips to Heat Your Home
So you’ve layered, you’ve overdosed on soup, you’ve moved and you’ve snuggled. It’s time to heat up the house. Here are the best ways to ensure you’re heating your home efficiently.
- Block unused chimneys and draughts from windows and doors.
- Open curtains to let the sun in, and then close them when the sun goes down to keep the heat in.
- If your home feels damp and cold, use a dehumidifier. Humidity makes your home hospitable to allergens like mould, mildew and dust mites which can cause allergic reactions, asthma and other health issues.
Immunity Supplements
On top of eating a nutritious diet to keep yourself healthy, supplements can give your immune system an extra boost. Multi-vitamins and antioxidants can help you get the essential in, plus these winter essentials are designed to help your immune system work at its best!
Probiotics
You probably know that probiotics promote gut health, but they’re also packed with lesser-known benefits, like strengthening immune health!
More immune cells are concentrated in the gut than in any other region of the body. Friendly bacteria are vital to immune system!
Vitamin C
You’ve probably been told you should take vitamin C to prevent getting sick, and that’s pretty good advice! It can help boost immune function, but only if you take it before getting sick.
Vitamin C is critical for a properly functioning immune system, and if you’re not getting enough regularly, you could be more likely to get sick.
USANA has two supplements with vitamin C – Proflavanol and Poly C.
Proflavanol® C100 provides superior antioxidant protection with a synergistic blend of grape seed extract and Poly C
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Poly C is USANA’s vitamin C supplement with a unique blend of mineral ascorbates.
An in-house clinical trial showed that when equal amounts of vitamin C were provided as either Poly C or ascorbic acid, the Poly C gave higher levels of vitamin C in blood serum and maintained those higher levels for a longer time.
Zinc
This essential mineral, which acts like an antioxidant in the body, keeps the immune system working at its peak. Studies have also shown that zinc can help to reduce the duration of colds.
This is why USANA’s Proglucamune contains it! Proglucamune contains a certified organic blend of medicinal mushrooms (reishi and shiitake), combined with a unique zinc formula to help boost immunity by strengthening your immune cells.
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Written by Monique Sparks
Marketing Assistant|USANA New Zealand & Australia
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Dress Warmly
Layering up is crucial! The cold can make your muscles tense and stiff, leaving you prone to injury. Keep you head, hands and feet warm, as the majority of heat is lost through extremities. It’s a good idea to layer up when you’re exercising too, so you can stay comfortable and peel them off as you heat up.
Tweak Your Workout
Pain is your bodies warning, so take care when you’re exercising. That isn’t permission to quit exercising in winter though! Exercise can actually help keep your joints supple. Not only that, but maintaining a healthy weight is key for joint and bone health.
It’s a good idea to stretch and warm up with a walk or light jog before you start working out to prevent injuring yourself or aggravating your joints.
Adapt your workout by going indoors and keeping warmer. Head to the gym, or even use a heated pool to warm up your muscles.
Healthy diet for Healthy Joints
It comes as no surprise that nutrition can help with your health, but there are certain foods which are particularly good for joint health. Fatty fish like salmon, mackerel and sardines are high in omega 3 fatty acids, which can help with joint inflammation. Keep your bones strong to support your joints with calcium rich foods such as yoghurt, milk and leafy greens.
Three Important Supplements for Joints
It can be hard to get the recommended amount of nutrients into your diet every day. That’s where supplementation comes in! Here are three essentials for your joints:
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Numerous studies have shown fish oil to be effective in maintaining and supporting healthy joints and articular cartilage, assisting in joint comfort and supporting bone health1.
It has been linked with having anti-inflammatory effects, which could help with inflammation of the cushioning pads around joints2.
USANA’ BiOmega is also fortified with Vitamin D, which is important for keeping joints and bones strong, and preventing bone diseases like osteoporosis3!
Procosamine
USANA have a unique supplement which is specially designed for joint-support! It assists in reducing joint inflammation, increasing mobility, and managing osteoporosis and arthritis*.
Not only is it one of the few vegetarian formulas available on the market, the addition of vitamin C makes Procosamine a highly effective, comprehensive approach to joint health. Plus, it has a unique InCelligence® Joint-Support Complex.
MagneCal D – Magnesium, Calcium and Vitamin D
These are the essential building blocks for healthy joints and bones. Lucky for you, MagneCal D has the perfect balance of magnesium, calcium and vitamin D to support your bones, joints and more.
You probably already know that calcium is important for bone health, right? As I already mentioned, your bone and muscle health is important in keeping your joints healthy. Calcium is continually removed from and redeposited in the bones, so adequate levels are needed every day to ensure that bone mineral density is maintained. Not only that, but calcium deficiency can increase the risk of osteoporosis.
Magnesium helps your body absorb calcium and supports muscle strength, which can help with joint stability.
Vitamin D supports healthy muscle function, maintaining healthy bones and absorbing calcium, which supports your joints!
*IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST SEE YOUR DOCTOR OR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL.
Written by Monique Sparks
Marketing Assistant – USANA New Zealand
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