by Jazz Fenton, HHC - Health and Wellness Coach
This winter
was especially challenging for most of us, and even now when we should be
looking forward to warmer times we find ourselves bracing for more of winter’s
harsh cold days and nights; and as if that wasn’t enough we have experienced
more snow during this season than any other time since 2010 when we had 75
inches of snow. So we continue to seek
ways to combat any lasting adverse effects of the cold weather on the body. The
cold weather can cause depression and increases the day to day stresses of
daily functions in some people. Staying positive for the average person, takes
a monumental effort, and some people use family oriented indoor activities to
keep their spirits up, while some use food to alleviate their feelings of depression.
Winter and the Skin
Winter can
have an adverse effect on the skin, the mind and the internal organs, and can
change one’s outlook on everyday living. During the winter, the dry heat from
radiators and other heating elements causes the cells to close and the skin to
dry out, leaving the outer areas of the body flaky, dry, cracked, chapped and even
broken.
It is not
enough to apply or rub lotion on the skin, the side effects from prolonged
indoor heating to keep the body warm unfortunately dries out the skin and
dehydrates the body. The body craves additional care and the best time to add
more moisture to the skin is when it is still wet after the shower or by adding
oils to one’s bath water and also allowing the skin to air dry. This way the skin
gets maximum moisture.
Winter Blues and Overeating
Excessive
eating sometimes is caused through depression. Having less sunlight could be a
contributing factor, since the sun rises late in the morning and sets early in
the afternoon. The lack of sunshine on our skin is then combined with
inconsistent or no exercise; or a lack of interactions with others socially can
exacerbate one’s depressive state of mind.
Overtime an
accumulation of overeating and a lack of exercising cause the body to store
fat. The body’s excess fat helps to elevate the amount of toxins deposited and
stored in the tissues. Toxins can accumulate in the body from many different
sources, such as the environment, the foods you eat, the clothes you wear, the television
you watch, the water you drink are just a few. The body is continuously
absorbing toxins which causes illnesses and discomforts and prevents one from
functioning optimally. These toxins could
be manifested as insomnia, bloating and gas, constipation, headaches, diarrhea,
skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, acne and rashes. Others may experience
premenstrual difficulties and bad breath and the list goes on. There are many
avenues for toxicity to express itself through the body. What appears as a simple
heart burn, or a foul smelling stool are signs of toxicity. Constantly feeling
over tired, pains and aches in the joints, a constant runny nose and bloating can
be evidence of an accumulation of toxins in the body.
Detoxing for Better Health
Detoxifying
has been used over the centuries to cleanse the body of unwanted toxins that
creates health challenges and threatens the day to day effects of living
healthfully. There are many different modalities of detoxifying such as
juicing, fasting, raw food diet,
macrobiotic nutrition, water fasting, chelation therapy, colon cleanse, saunas,
and hydrotherapy are tools used to remove toxicity from the body. During the
seasonal change Detoxing is a way of life for many who wish to boost themselves,
and shift from sluggish to energetic from one season to the next. Some are done
for one to three days with juices; some are even done for seven to twenty one
days or more. Still others use coconut water, soups, herbs, fruits or even raw
foods.
So now that Spring
is upon us, and after the deluge of freezing, snowy winter days it is time to
turn up your energy, rejuvenate your body, shed the accumulated excess winter
fat, lift your spirits and welcome in the new season with a tailor made detox
program.
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