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ot that winter isn’t wonderful, but it definitely has a downside: it’s cold! Freezing cold weather brings family roast dinners, followed by movie nights cuddled up under blankets and drinking hot chocolate. Winter’s cold may be part of the fun, but the combination of low temperatures and diminished sunlight wreaks havoc with our metabolism, immune system, mood, and more.
Going Outdoors? Bundle Up!
It may seem obvious, but pausing to put on coats, scarves, gloves, and head coverings before going outside is exasperating for kids who are impatient to play, not to mention for adults who are “just” walking from the car to their destination. But adding layers is both an easy and effective way to conserve heat and counteract the negatives of cold winter weather. Staying Home? Stay Warm! Keep soft throw blankets handy on sofas and chairs. Pair cozy sweatpants with a shirt, knitted pullover sweater, and warm socks and slippers. Do indoor activities that get you moving and create internal body heat.
There is evidence suggesting that exposure to cold temperatures suppresses the immune system, making it sluggish and therefore less able to stave off attacks by bacteria and viruses. This is unfortunate because flu viruses spread more readily when the air is dry and chilly. 1 Many who suffer from chronic pain report that their pain is worse in winter. 2
Renew® Intensive Skin Therapy Winter air has less humidity and can make your skin uncomfortably dry and itchy. Helpful hint: cut down on shower time and try to use comfortably warm—rather than very hot—water. Turn to Renew Intensive Skin Therapy for replenishing relief that soothes, protects, and prevents even the driest skin by restoring its moisture.
Our bodies crave warm, comforting dishes when temperatures drop, so we may tend to put on “winter weight.”
PURE™ Essential Oils Even if the weather outside is cold and overcast, PURE Essential Oils conjure sapphire summer skies and sunny citrus orchards with every breath you take.
What can you do to keep your family well and happy during the winter?
Vapour Combined to help soothe and support respiratory comfort, PURE™ Vapor is a rich blend of eucalyptus, peppermint, cypress, may chang, myrtle, bay, and elemi.
Armor Protective Blend Warm, spicy, woody, and camphor-like, Armor blends cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, lemon, and rosemary to help freshen, cleanse, and purify.
Clear Defence® The flu is a typical winter
malady because the virus tends to travel more easily in cold, dry air. Don’t leave out a welcome mat. Clear Defense Moisturising Hand Sanitiser kills 99.99% of germs with plant-derived alcohol and includes soothing T36-C5® Melaleuca Oil .
30 MAY 2018 | MELALEUCA.COM
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