winter
maintenance
Get Your Head in the Right Place
B y L a u re n B u l l
The Common Cold &
Seasonal Affective Disorder
from Dr. Kathia Roberts of Seasonal Health
When sun exposure is limited and cold
air hits like an unforgiving smack, you need to
keep yourself in good physical and mental health (which,
honestly, are one in the same). We asked the experts for some
tips on healthy skin, hair, and brains in the chilliest days of winter.
"Airborne viruses and bacteria surround and get in contact with
us daily. So how do we defend ourselves? Why is it that some
get sick and not others? Well, it is all about the individual's
immune system, and what we in the holistic medicine field
refer to as 'the vital force.' If our immune system or
vital force is blocked, impaired or suppressed,
we are more subject to illness."
Consult with your doctor before starting any new health program.
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