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micronutrients, while citrus fruits
outdoors combines movement with
remain useful sources of vitamin C.
fresh air and a welcome change of
scenery.
Protein is important too, as the body
needs it to build and repair tissues. Eggs,
MANAGE EVERYDAY STRESS
fish, lean meat, beans, lentils, yoghurt
Periods of prolonged stress can
and nuts can all form part of a balanced
affect both physical and emotional
autumn diet.
wellbeing, so finding simple ways to
decompress is worthwhile.
Rather than dramatically changing
what you eat, try adding more variety to
Try building small moments of calm
familiar family meals. Extra vegetables
into the day. A quiet cup of tea, ten
in casseroles, fruit with breakfast or a
minutes with a book, breathing
handful of nuts as a snack are simple
exercises or a short walk can provide
ways to improve nutritional balance.
valuable opportunities to switch off.
MAKE SLEEP A PRIORITY
Social connection matters too.
Sleep and immune health are closely
Spending relaxed time with friends
connected. During sleep, the body
and family can support emotional
carries out numerous restorative
wellbeing, particularly as colder
processes, and regularly getting
weather encourages us to spend
insufficient sleep can affect immune
more time indoors.
function.
REMEMBER THE BASICS
As darker evenings return, October is a
Good hygiene remains one of the
useful time to reintroduce a consistent
simplest ways to reduce the spread
bedtime routine. Try going to bed and
of seasonal infections. Regular
waking at roughly the same times each
handwashing with soap and water,
day and creating a quieter period before
covering coughs and sneezes and
sleep. Reading, taking a warm bath or
avoiding close contact with others
dimming the lights can help signal that
when unwell can all help.
it is time to unwind.
Staying hydrated is equally
Keeping bedrooms comfortable, dark
important. Water, milk, soups and
and quiet can also help create an
other suitable drinks all contribute
environment that encourages restful
to fluid intake, even when cooler
sleep.
weather makes us feel less thirsty.
KEEP MOVING
PREPARE FOR WINTER
NATURALLY
Exercise supports cardiovascular health,
muscle strength and mental wellbeing,
and regular moderate activity also
contributes to healthy immune function.
There is no need to embark on an
intense fitness programme. Brisk walks,
cycling, swimming, gardening or short
exercise sessions at home can all count
towards an active lifestyle.
Autumn walks are particularly
appealing at this time of year. Whether
exploring colourful woodland with
the family or simply walking around
the neighbourhood, spending time
Supporting immunity is not about
finding a miracle ingredient or
following an elaborate wellness
regime. The immune system
benefits from the same foundations
that support overall health:
nutritious food, regular activity,
sufficient sleep, hydration and
manageable stress.
By establishing these habits during
October, you can head towards
winter feeling healthier, more
energised and better prepared for
the colder season ahead.
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