Five Tips to Stay Healthy this Fall

Byangela @marathonsandmotivation
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Cold weather has arrived and with that brings the dreaded cold and flu and season. Unfortunately, there has already been one round of colds here in my house.  However, I am determined to do all that I can to ward off any more illnesses for me or my family this season. So, I put together these Five Tips to Stay Healthy this Fall.

Five Tips to Stay Healthy this Fall

 

Get Your Rest

Proper sleep is essential to staying healthy both physically and mentally. While we are catching z's, our body is busy at work healing and repairing our blood vessels and heart.  A good night's sleep is necessary for our immune system to function optimally to help prevent illness.

Exercise Often

It is so important to stay active during the cold months. Bundle up and get outside for a short run or walk, even if it is just for 20 minutes. Fall is also a good time to try other activities like a boot camp class, cross fit, or yoga.

Practice Proper Hand Hygiene

Did you know that proper hand washing is considered the single most effective way to prevent the spread of germs? It also happens to be the easiest and least expensive method too! So make sure to lather or foam up this winter.

Eat a few Super Foods Every Day

 "Superfood" is a term to describe anything edible that is a nutritional powerhouse. These foods contain high amounts of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. They may also aid in weight loss and reduce the risk of chronic diseases in individuals that consistently eat them. These nutrient dense foods can help increase one's energy level and may help to fend off illness. Some examples of superfoods are: blackberries, apples, bananas, and chia seeds.

Hydration is Key

Almost everyone is familiar with the advice that "You should drink 8 glasses of water a day", but why?  Proper hydration is important to maintaining health and wellness for a number of reasons. It aids in digestion, maintains body muscle tone, assists the brain to work efficiently, and helps burn fat by making sure the kidneys & liver are functioning optimally.  With all of these great reasons to drink up, it should be easy to get in the H2O our body needs each day.  However, something so simple can feel very hard to do at times, especially in the colder months. A few tips to ensure you get in your water, include: drink 20 ounces of water as soon as you wake up, carry a large mouthed container with you that makes it easy to drink from, infuse your H2O with slices of fruit or fresh herbs. Not a fan of cold drinks? Warm up with some herbal teas! These fluids count toward your daily water intake and are a perfect addition to any daily wellness ritual. I was thrilled to discover the Bigelow Benefits Teas this Fall to help stay hydrated and fuel up with "good for me" ingredients. I picked up mine at Market Basket. However, these wonderful teas can also be found at Kroger, Stop & Shop, Giant and Shoprite.

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Bigelow Benefits Tea

The Bigelow Benefits Teas come in a variety of flavors and you can even mix them to create your own unique flavor. My favorites so far are these:

The Bigelow Benefits Refresh Green Tea is a combo of turmeric, chili, dandelion, nettle and matcha. This is a great tea to energize after a long day or a hard workout!

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The Bigelow Benefits Balance is a lovely blend of cinnamon, blackberry, dandelion and fennel. It helps to balance my body and create healthy harmony when I am feeling stressed.

 

The Bigelow Benefits Stay Well herbal tea has echinacea, lemongrass, rose hips and elderflowers in it. It supports my overall health and helps my body's natural defenses.

 

At least one cup of tea a day is an essential part of my wellness routine, not just for the Fall, but any time of year. Bigelow Tea is my #1 choice of tea! I love that it comes in foil packaging to keep the high quality ingredients fresh. I also feel good knowing that it is a family company and that the tea is made in the United States.

So Tell Me...

What is your #1 tip to stay healthy during the Fall? Have you ever tried Bigelow Benefits Teas? Which flavor would you like best?

Thank you so much for stopping by. As always, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below. Have a great week!

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14 Comments

  1. With three kids, it's so hard to stay healthy, so we are always looking for ways to keep the germs out of our house!
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  2. I really enjoy a nice hot cup of tea this time of the year. The Balance looks like a flavor combination I would enjoy.
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  3. I try to make sure that I stay hydrated during the summer. I always feel less thirsty when it's cold outside but I know that hydration is still key during those months.
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  4. Current tea obsession is matcha! I've tried the matcha/turmeric blend. Great tips for keeping ourselves healthy with cold and flu season around the corner.
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  5. I have never been much of a tea drinker in the past. I have recently started drinking it because of all the benefits it provides. I can't wait to try this brand, thank you.
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  6. I love their teas! In our household, we have a lot of sanitizer, germ wipes, wash hands often and we all got the flu shot.
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  7. I travel a lot and find it tricky to maintain good hygiene, especially in public spaces. However, I am one of those people who wipes everything down on the airplane!
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  8. Staying hydrated is one of the major problems for me. I keep forgetting to take water due to the cold weather. Have to work on it. Thanks for sharing the tips.
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  9. I want to try them all. I've been called a tea addict. I drink 2 to 3 cups a day. Havent tried these flavors yet but sounds like I should explore. Hydration is so important to wellness.
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  10. I'm a tea junkie! I have to try that kind! THe stay well would be perfect with two babies who seem to be constantly getting sick.
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  13. Hand washing and Vitamin C. That's how we get through the winter. Mind you, our seasons don't swing quite as much in Florida, but we do get a variety of not so fun germs and funk.
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  14. Teas are so soothing - that's an easy one to add to my health routine. I'm trying to be diligent in hand washing this season, and keeping up on my vitamins.
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