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Here’s How to Stay Warm & Practice Healthy Self-Care Through Winter

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There is plenty to love about the cold weather months, from holiday gatherings to winter sports and walks. However, fewer daylight hours and freezing temperatures can also bring about colds, flu, and even lowered moods. Thankfully, a little bit of self-care can help you stay healthy and happy until spring comes back around.


Keep Yourself Cozy

One of the best ways to keep your spirits up during a cold winter is to stay cozy when inside your home. Few things are worse than feeling chilled or drafty in your own house, so it’s a good idea to have some blankets and other essentials handy.

Throw blanket sitting on a couch

White indoor heater in living room

Electric fireplace in living room

Stay Warm on the Patio

Although the weather might be cooler, it’s still good to get outdoors and enjoy fresh air as much as possible. Sunlight is also important as it helps your body create vitamin D which helps to boost your immune system. Here’s how to enjoy the outdoors while staying warm.

Outdoor heater on patio

Outdoor firepit

Winter Aches & Pains

Cold weather can often bring aches and pains, especially for those with certain joint conditions or health issues. You can help keep yourself comfortable with home therapy options. Use hot and cool compresses, heating pads and joint wraps to help soothe aches in joints or muscles. Back massagers and foot massagers are also a great option for working out sore muscles.


Look & Feel Your Best

Even if you aren’t leaving home as often as during spring and summer, you should still take the time to make yourself look and feel your best. This can do wonders for your mindset while also keeping your body healthier.

Someone applying handcream

A man shaving in their bathroom

Someone styling their hair

Someone brushing their teeth

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As you can see, maintaining a personal care routine that will have you feeling and looking your best doesn’t have to be difficult, even during the winter months!

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