(NC) When daylight is short and to-do lists are long, it’s easy to feel your energy fade. Staying well through the winter is less about powering through and more about understanding and working with your body’s natural rhythms.
A few simple habits can help you stay strong, steady and energized through the darkest months of the year. Here are four ways to get started:
- Chase the light.
Even a few minutes of daylight can help regulate your sleep-wake cycle and improve your mood. Try stepping outside for a quick walk during a lunch break or keep the blinds open early in the day to soak up extra natural light.
- Move, even when it’s cold.
Gentle activities like stretching, yoga, or an evening stroll keep circulation strong and help combat winter fatigue. It can also boost your mood and support immune function, which can take a hit in colder months. Try wearing layers for any outdoor movement so that you can more easily adjust your temperature as your body warms up.
- Support your immune health.
Wellness doesn’t begin and end with cold season. Daily immune support can help your body adapt to stress and stay resilient. One way to give your energy and immune system a lift is by using an herbal formula, such as St. Francis Herb Farm’s, which blends traditional adaptogens—natural substances that help your body respond to stress, anxiety and fatigue—to help balance energy and strengthen immune response.
- Don’t forget the basics.
Making sure you get enough sleep goes a long way toward maintaining your energy and health. Shorter days and less sunlight often mean lower Vitamin D levels, which can affect both energy and mood. You can consider making up for the loss of sunlight with a supplement to maintain wellness throughout the season.
By giving yourself small daily rituals and gentle supplemental support that help your energy and wellness, you can stay bright and energized all winter long. You can learn more at stfrancisherbfarm.com/immunity.
