01/06/2025
6 Tips For Staying Well This Winter
Winter is the time of Yin energy. As much as you can, slow down the pace – just as nature does.
#1 Keep warm to prevent ‘cold’ symptoms
Protect your neck from our Great Southern winds! Wind is considered the ‘chief cause’ of 100 diseases.
Wrap up and wear a scarf to protect your neck.
#2 Stay home and get restful sleep
Slow down when you can to conserve your energy. Stillness should be your priority.
#3 Turn your attention inward
Make time for journalling, meditation, deeper contemplation and heart-warming conversations.
#4 Choose gentle, flowing forms of exercise
Try Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Yoga or short walks. Help to conserve your Qi by avoiding strenuous exercise.
#5 Support your immune system
Tools like acupuncture can help. For colds, steep slices of ginger and chopped spring onion in hot water. For coughs, eat stewed pears. Avoid lemons – they lock pathogens into the body.
#6 Opt for warming foods that nourish
During wintertime, you should prioritise warm, nourishing foods that are easy to digest. Think soups, stews and slow-cooked meals. Use seasonal root veg and incorporate bone broths and rich wholesome stocks. Dishes with whole grains, legumes and warming spices are recommended. Foods that nourish your kidney energy (your vital essence) are important: black beans, seaweed, goji berries, ginseng, black sesame seeds, beetroots, sweet potatoes, parsnips, carrots and walnuts.
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