Staying Healthy As We Transition Into Autumn
I adore autumn, it’s the most special season, full of the crinkle of dry leaves, the excitement of the coming festivals, and the opportunity to wear scarves on every occasion. However, as well as being a wonderful season, Autumn can also be a tad problematic because our bodies have to get used to the change in temperature and light. Luckily, there are some relatively simple things you can do to optimise your health as we transition from summer into autumn, just read on to find out what they are.
Eat seasonally
One way to stay as healthy as possible as the season transitions to autumn is to eat seasonally. What this means is that you eat what is available in our area at this time of the year.
Luckily, autumn is a great time to begin doing this because it’s traditionally a time of harvest and that means all sorts of delicious and yummy fruits and vegetables will be on offer. You can even get some simple yet delicious recipes for seasonal autumn cooking by clicking on the link here.
Prepare for the worst
It can be quite common to suffer from a cold or illness as the seasons change, easily when we move from warm weather into cold. The best way to deal with this is to be proactive about it and do everything you can to boost your immune system. Something which may include taking things like echinacea, as well as reducing your alcohol consumption.
Also, remember to stock up on clinically proven natural medicine including chesty cough relief. Then you will be able to manage any symptoms you experience successfully. Something that can reduce both the unpleasantness of being ill and the time it takes to get better.
Dress appropriately
No one likes to see summer go, but when the temperature starts to fall it can be bad for your health carry on wearing shorts and sandals. To that end, rotating out your summer wardrobe and replacing it with more suitable attire such as pullovers, scarves, and a thicker coat is recommended at this time of year.
Indoor exercise
In autumn, the weather becomes colder and the nights longer, so it can be hard to get out and exercise in the way you did during the summer. However, as we all know exercise is crucial to both our mental and physical health, so it’s vital that you find an indoor alternative that will give you a regular dose of movement.
In particular, due to the drop in temperature strains can be more common, because our muscles aren’t so naturally warm all of the time. Therefore including some yoga or pilates into your routine and ensuring a thorough warm-up before each session is a good idea.
Also remember that while not as picturesque, running on a treadmill will give you most of the advantages that road or park running will. It can be a lot easier to fit into your schedule in on weekday evenings as the season moves into autumn as well.
