Winter Season

Winter Wellness: Your Survival Guide

The winter presents a different set of challenges when it comes to our well-being. The dark, long nights paired with the colder temperatures can leave us in a funk both physically and mentally. Yes, the shortest day (or longest night) is the winter solstice on December 21, but winter is just beginning and we have a long way to go until the days become brighter, longer, and warmer. We here at HPFY can give you some options for surviving this difficult time.

Winter Maladies

Believe it or not, our well-being (both physical and mental) faces a different set of challenges in the winter than during warmer weather. Since we are locked in our homes due to colder, darker weather (not to mention Covid-19), there is a plethora of different issues that can pop up to make us a little more miserable during the winter. Some of these winter problems can include:

• Asthma: Cold air can negatively impact those with asthma can create breathing or respiratory discomfort.
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): During colder, darker months of winter, the lack of sunlight can create a disorder known as SAD. The use of light therapy can remedy this problem.
• Mobility Dangers: Snow and ice can make for a treacherous combination for those that have diminished or unsteady mobility.
• Back Pain: In the winter we can become sedentary and this can lead to strains or other injuries to our lower back. Especially during our times outside shoveling snow.
• Covid-19: Now is not the time to let our guard down and with more people in close proximity indoors, we can’t get through the winter fast enough to get back outdoors.
• Overall Health: Dark, cold months mean that we aren’t as active as we would be during warmer months and this can negatively affect our overall well-being.

Best Winter Wellness Survival Tools at HPFY

Winter can be a little bit depressing, but once you understand what gives you the blues there are methods for overcoming this dark season of winter. There are many ways you can improve your winter wellness in the comfort of your own home without stepping out into the cold. Some survival tools available at HPFY are as follows - 

Each season, whether it be winter, spring, summer, or fall, presents a unique challenge to our well-being. The winter season can be the most difficult to us humans, but there are ways that can help you survive this time just a little bit better. With a little help you can survive this cold and dark time of the year but pay close attention to your mental and physical well-being and if it gets worse seek out professional help. Remain calm, spring is around the corner!!

 

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