The leaves are turning; don’t be caught off guard. Here are the wellness essentials you’ll want to have on hand as fall and winter set in.
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Is the holiday season a beautiful time of year? Yes, a thousand times over. But hold on to the image of orange leaves and cozy sweaters because there’s another side to this sneaky season. Think:
- an uptick in viruses
- germs, germs, everywhere
- dry air, itchy skin
- busy calendars, increased stress
It’s time to take stock of the medications and remedies you have on hand to manage this season’s less pumpkin and more spice side.
Check your bathroom stock for the essentials, such as cough drops, cough syrup, decongestants, pain relievers, nasal sprays, anti-nausea medication, and a sufficient supply of tissues. Proactively hit the pharmacy and build your own survival pack.
Check expiration dates, replace what’s needed, and remember preventive items like hand sanitizer. However, here are some additional items you may not have considered, but could be helpful.
Sometimes, dry skin is just dry skin — annoying and fleeting. Sometimes, it’s more disruptive — itchy, uncomfortable, and the antithesis of feeling good about yourself when you need it most. These are some of the essentials to keep around.
Tip: Resist the urge to quit shaving for winterShaving helps exfoliate and remove dead skin cells. While it’s tempting to skip shaving more often as we break out winter wardrobes, it may be more helpful to keep up the routine. However, over-shaving can also strip natural skin oils. This mission is to find a happy medium.
You may be engaging in more family activities, like pumpkin patches and other local holiday festivals. All your friends and acquaintances may suddenly appear and invite you to their celebrations. You may be planning more long-distance trips to visit loved ones. And you may be doing all of the above.
Here are some supplements that can help provide you with the energy and resilience required to actually do it all.
There’s nothing wrong with seeking help as the end of the year starts to challenge you with sickness and social commitments. The obvious medicine cabinet buys are a must — better to have them before you need them — but these extras can give you a leg up with prevention and support.