By Julie Van Paepeghem - Naturopathe
There is no doubt, although the temperatures are still very mild (and remember, this is not necessarily good news), autumn is well established. The leaves of the trees are colored with their most beautiful finery, shades of red, yellow, orange, sometimes even golden, before falling gently to the ground. The grass no longer grows, the sun's rays are less intense, but still warm. Nature is slowly preparing for the winter!
So why not help and prepare your body to do the same? Autumn is a period of transition and naturopathy supports in prevention: food, oxygenation, physical activity and relaxation. Here are a few tips to strengthen your immunity, to avoid a runny nose and other little worries of autumn.
A suitable diet:
It is important to adapt your diet to each time of year to have a healthy body and thus avoid deficiencies.
Consume seasonal fruits and vegetables for a supply of vitamins and minerals rather cooked or raw.
Examples of seasonal fruits: kiwi, clementine, orange, tangerine, quince, apple and pear.
Example of seasonal vegetables: pumpkin, potimarron, cabbage, cauliflower, leek, turnip and zucchini.
Think about the "super foods" that will complete your nutritional intake:
- Spirulina (in powder , tablets or liquid form ) will help reduce fatigue and will help the immune system function properly.
- Goji berries are rich in antioxidants, protein and fiber.
- The Immunity MIX will help you boost your immune system thanks to its richness in trace elements and vitamins.
Do not hesitate to consult our recipes with super foods to give you ideas.
Add aromatic herbs to your preparations which are also rich in vitamins and minerals. Moreover, if you do not have your little corner of herbs, think of the small pots to grow directly in your kitchen.
In autumn, humidity is very present: drink tea or herbal teas to warm up. You can also consume them during the meal to support your spleen (the spleen does not like humidity at all).
Sanitize your home:
In order to kill germs and prevent them from settling in your home, it is important to clean up your home:
- Think about healthy and ecological cleaning products without chemical products or smells.
- To purify the ambient air of the house or office: put a few drops of essential oils of Eucalyptus radiata and Ravintsara (no more than 10 drops in all) in a cold diffuser during periods of epidemics. You can also use the Sanitizer synergy which is already ready.
Also remember to ventilate your home at least 10min a day.
Oxygenate:
It is important to keep moving and to get some fresh air in contact with nature. It is also very important to recover well with a good night's sleep. Our Sleep Box will be ideal to help you spend a pleasant night.
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