Many people complain of feeling flat when the weather cools down . In Summer due to the warmth your Qi (or energy) and Blood move around the body freely keeping you energised and healthy .However when the cold kicks in if a person has an underlying cold condition they may suffer as a result of stagnation of ther Qi and Blood . Symptoms may include , feeling flat , tiredness, acheing joints, depression and other . As a result many also dont get outside to replenish their vitamin D levels and become vitamin D deficient. Recent research has shown a link between Low plasma vitamin D and Depression .
Some tips to keep well this winter
- Eat Warm Soups with Ginger (asian style soups)
- Drink Warm Water , herbal teas rather than coffee
- Avoid cold foods such as salads and fruit \
- do not eat straight from the fridge
- Exercise in the Sun
- DO Bikram Yoga or Thai Chi in a Warm room
- Get a weekly massage or Acupuncture to help Circulation
- get your Vit D checked if your dont feel happy
Jason Mallia PhD naturopath Sydney