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PLANNING FOR LATER LIFE 109
Boost your wellbeing this winter
With winter on the horizon you may be thinking about buying that new coat or holding out on cranking up the heating. However, supporting your health for the change is a priority too, plus local news
Jacqueline Harvey (jacquelineharvey.
co.uk), there are peak times of the day when your body is at its most effective – and peak times during the year when it is right to work on the many different aspects of your wellbeing. The seasons and all that they bring have a direct effect on both our physical and mental health. Here, our six handy tips will help you prepare for the colder months ahead.
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Don’t forget about vitamin D
Our vitamin D levels can decrease as there is less sunlight. Vitamin D is crucial for bone and skin health and can help stop diabetes developing as it aids the function of the pancreas, which controls blood sugar. “As a result of low vitamin D, immune function may be below par and the incidence of illness and infections can be more frequent, with recovery times being longer than normal,” says leading nutritionist Alix Woods.
o, how can the seasons affect our health and why? And is your health ready for the drop in temperature? According to wellness expert and author
To make sure you’re getting your daily dose of vitamin D, try sense* for Busy Lives Superfood Powder (35g, £6.99, Boots), which contains an array of vitamins and superfoods. These include baobab, which supports optimal energy release, as well as hemp that helps to decrease hormonal imbalances, to give your mood a boost. You can sprinkle this on your food, or add to your favourite smoothie, or simply mix with water.
Look after your gut
As we age, it’s important to look after our gut health and ensure the flora are nourished and optimised to maintain all systems of the body, including the skeletal (bone and joint) system. The healthy gut flora help regulate bone and joint minerals like calcium, magnesium and vitamins D and K to keep bones healthy and strong. Eat high fibrous fruits and vegetables
regularly as they contain prebiotics that feed the gut. Prebiotic vegetables are onions, leeks, garlic, oat bran, artichoke and seaweed.
The health of the gut is the cornerstone
of the body’s vitality and is crucial for maintaining bone and joint strength.
Collagen & vitamin C
Collagen is a notable part of maintaining healthy joints and strong bones. It’s the key structural component in cartilage, which provides protection and shock absorption. Strong tendons and ligaments are essential for keeping joints in place and with age we may want to ensure optimal levels of vitamin C for collagen synthesis. Eat portions of citrus fruit, broccoli, green and red peppers, tomatoes and berry fruits daily.
Show your joints and bones some TLC…
As a nation we certainly know a thing or two about joint pain. Around 10 million Brits suffer from arthritis, which can range from mild to severe and can affect people of many ages. When the temperature drops it can often increase the chances of getting pain in the joints. To aid your joints this winter, try sense* for Joint and Bone Superfood Supplement (7 servings, £6.99, Boots) which is ideal for the elderly to support their bone and joint health because it has the essential bone building minerals calcium, magnesium and zinc with co factor bone strengthening vitamins D
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