Winter care

Preparing your body for winter

Winter feeding

Food has and always has had a great importance for our health. Without a balanced diet, our health deteriorates rapidly, which is why it is so important to know the dos and don'ts of staying in shape in winter. 
 

Eating a balanced diet must remain the watchword. There is no point in jumping on hot, fatty dishes as soon as it gets cold. Fruits and vegetables (in the form of soups) are a great source of vitamins that help compensate for the higher energy expenditure that occurs when it is cold. Fish and meat are also a good choice, as well as eggs and milk. 
 

Les bienfaits du sport en hiver

Sports in winter is just as important as in summer even if in practice it is less pleasant to do. But no need to go running for 1 hour in the cold, just walking ½ hour a day already helps your body to strengthen itself. 
 

• This promotes the immune system.
  

• Daily walking has a positive impact on our cardiovascular system.
  

• Walking outside in winter helps to ventilate our body and mind.
  

• Going outside means taking advantage of the light outside (even if it's dim). This would reduce the chances of having a winter depression.
  

Winter supplements for a better health

Strengthen the body's natural defenses 

In winter, your immune system is compromised and it is therefore necessary to help it protect you. 
 

One of the ways to support the immune system is to strengthen the body in general. Stimulating transit, reducing fatigue, eliminating toxins are all indirect ways to support its natural defenses.  For that, Grapefruit Seed Extract ​ ou l​’Elixir du Suédois​ sont idéals.

Protect and relieve its respiratory tracts

Le froid atteint particulièrement notre système respiratoire en hiver. Les rhumes, maux de gorge, nez bouchés, bronchites, sinusites… la plupart des désagréments et maladies de l’hiver concernent nos voies respiratoires (nez, gorge, oreilles). 

In these cases, propolis, which is a substance made by bees, plays a major role. It is found in most syrups and throat candies because it covers the inside of the throat with a protective and soothing layer.

Les feuilles de ​thymThyme leaves are also excellent for soothing the throat and freeing the circulation. Thyme can be eaten in the form of  dried leaves(to make an infusion) or in synergy with propolis in a  syrup​.

Booster son énergie

There is nothing like a  vitamin C cure  to start the winter quietly. Vitamin C is the vitamin that is most useful to us in winter because it gives us energy and reduces the likelihood of catching a cold or getting sick.

5 tips to take care of your skin in winter

    1. S’hydrater en suffisance

In summer and winter drinking 1.5 liters of water is important. Hydration allows the body to eliminate toxins and the skin is thus more hydrated and luminous. 
 

    2. Nourrir sa peau en profondeur

Particulièrement en hiver, la peau a besoin d’être soignée. Il est alors temps de sortir les laits hydratants car ceux-ci contiennent des agents idéals pour protéger l’épiderme du froid et pour renforcer la peau en profondeur. Pour l’hiver, choisissez de préférence des laits nourrissants contenant du beurre de karité ou de l’huile d’argan pour une hydratation encore plus efficace. 

    3. Ne pas oublier les lèvres

Lips need as much attention as skin in winter. The choice of a lip balm is therefore just as important to avoid chapped and dry lips. As for the skin, choose a moisturizing lip balm with  ​baume hydratant​ à base de beurre de ​cacao​ et de karité pour avoir des lèvres douces et nourries. 

    4. L’eau trop chaude abime la peau

When it is cold, the temptation to take a very hot shower to warm up is great. However, too hot water damages the skin and hair by drying them out. Too hot water should therefore be avoided.

    5. Les mains sont aussi importantes

If facial hydration is important, so is hand care. So remember to nourish your hands with a  moisturizing hand cream..