January and February are usually testing times weather-wise and can take a toll on our immune systems. So it’s a good time to think about how we can guard against becoming susceptible to any unwanted bugs or viruses.
Common sense precautions have to be:
*Dress up well in these cold temperatures - wear a hat and gloves!
*Take more trouble with eating healthy, whole foods - plenty of fresh fruit & veg.
*Sleep is vital and enough of it too. These short days make it easier to settle down in bed with a good book and perhaps a lovely warming cup of something to aid relaxation and a good night’s rest. Pukka’s Night Time drink with Ashwaganda helps to promote calming sleep.
*Give tea and coffee a bit more of a back seat and drink more warming herbal teas - Three Ginger by Pukka is a good example or make your own with fresh ginger - with some honey and lemon. Tulsi tea is great for head clearing.
*A natural tonic to give your immune system a boost - this is the perfect time of year to invest in a bottle - my favourite has always been Floradix!
*Make sure you have a bottle of Echinacea and Elderberry syrup in your medicine cupboard. So, at the first sign of feeling a bit below par you can take something natural to help your immune system do its job.
