Winter health action plan

Cough… splutter…sniff… winter noises that sound all too familiar! Falling temperatures and cold weather viruses are gathering, so prepare to do battle.

Coughs and Colds

Prevention

A strong immune system is the best way to stay healthy.

Self help

Diet can help with congestion. Spicy foods can help to thin the mucus, making it easier to expel. Mustard, garlic, hot chilli, pepper and horseradish all work well. Also, cut back on dairy produce and drink plenty of fluids, preferably warm.

Humidifying the air can ease continuous coughing. Put bowls of water near radiators, or try sitting in a steamy bathroom.

Relief

Dry, irritating cough? Weleda Herb and Honey Cough Elixir (£6.95 100ml) will soothe your cough naturally.

Chesty cough? Try Weleda Cough Elixir (£6.95 100ml), a natural expectorant. Blocked, stuffy nose? Rhinodoron Nasal Spray with Aloe vera (£5.95 20ml) will gently moisturise and clear your nose.

Always read the label.

Elixirs

Get your vitamin C! Weleda Sea Buckthorn Juice (£9.50 200ml) is packed with vitamins C and E which are great for helping protect your body’s natural defences.

To help your body through demanding times, Blackthorn Elixir (£9.50 200ml) invigorates and fortifies.

Out on the slopes

If you are heading off skiing this season, check out these winter sports remedies & skin treats…

Rhinodoron Nasal Spray (£5.95 20ml) will help prevent any soreness caused by the extreme cold and dry air at high altitude.

Massage Balm with Arnica (£6.95 50ml) to soothe tired aching muscles after a demanding day on the slopes.

Arnica Ointment (£5.95 25g) for the relief of sprains and bruises.

Always read the label.

Pine Reviving Bath Milk (£8.95 200ml) with the warming scent of aromatic pine forests to refresh you after a day on the slopes.

Skin Food (£4.95 30ml). This super rich skin repair cream will help to soothe your skin.

Muscular aches and pains

Aches and pains are more common in the winter. The cold weather, stress, a less healthy diet, less exercise and less exposure to sunlight could all be contributing factors. So, short of emigrating to hotter climates, what can we do to help prevent and relieve aches and pains in the winter?

Prevention

The cold weather decreases blood flow to your muscles making them tighter and more susceptible to injury. Gentle stretching and massaging with Weleda Massage Balm with Arnica before and after any physical activity can help prevent injury, reduce inflammation and speed up recovery.

Try to maintain a healthy, balanced diet in the winter. Try increasing your intake of vitamin D and omega 3’s which are found in fatty fish such as salmon and mackerel. Aim to get plenty of gentle exercise (outdoors if possible) and six to eight hours of sleep each night.

Relief

Gentle massage can help relieve pain. The therapeutic action of rubbing the oil warms the skin and gently assists the healing process. Massaging with Weleda Massage Balm with Arnica (£9.95 100ml) provides symptomatic relief of rheumatic pain, muscular pain and stiffness, backache, fibrositis, bruising, cramp and sprains.

Arnica Ointment (£5.95 25g) for the symptomatic relief of sprains and bruises.

Copper Ointment (£5.95 25g) for the symptomatic relief of muscular pain and cramp.

Rhus Tox Ointment (£5.95 25g) for the symptomatic relief of rheumatism.

Avena Sativa comp. Drops (£7.95 25ml) to promote natural sleep after the stresses and strains of a difficult day.

Always read the label.

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