No matter where you are, even if you are not surrounded by snow-covered mountains, winter has something magical to offer. Winter brings people together as we long for warmth, love, and connection. The time seems to go a little more slowly than usual around the holidays, which bring up big family meals and an abundance of thankfulness.

This winter, embrace new beginnings, learn to love more, and allow time to slow down so that you can appreciate and cherish each and every moment. Follow these winter wellness tips to stay healthy, safe, and warm whilst enjoying winter.

1. Maintain all your heating devices 

One of the most important and underrated safety tips to follow in winters is staying cautious of all heating devices. Use safety precautions when using heaters and geezers that are powered by electricity or gas. To ensure that your heating system is functioning properly, have it serviced routinely.

2. Moisturize Moisturize Moisturize 

Oiling your body before showering with coconut or sesame oil is one of the greatest Indian hacks for the winter season. Bathe with warm water instead of hot water to prevent dry and flaky skin. Scrub once a week to remove dead cells that hamper moisture. Apply a moisturizer rich in minerals and oils right after showers and before going to bed every night. 

3. Avoid tight-fitting clothes or sweaters 

Extremely tight-fitting clothes can block the free flow of blood in the body which is the body’s natural way to stay warm in winter. Go for layering your clothes instead. The base layer should always allow a little space for air and moisture for the skin to breathe. 

4. Stay active 

Winters often make you feel cozy and lazy, stay in the bed and blanket mood. But exercising helps the body to stay warm, maintain a higher metabolism rate, and be well stretched (flexible). Well, one must not indulge in high-intensity workouts as well at the same time if living at a high altitude where oxygen levels are already low. 

Go for a jog in the park or do yoga or brisk walking, etc. Do simple exercise and step out to get some sunlight and hence Vitamin D for better bone health and lower stress levels. Breathing exercises shall always top the list of tips for winter wellness. 

5. Consume plenty of Winter Superfoods

Savor seasonal fruits rich in Vitamin C to keep the flu and cold away. Keep your immunity strong by adding turmeric, ginger, honey, spinach, fish, oregano, and eggs to your diet. Dark chocolate can aid in dealing with winter depression. 

How can we forget about bajra, white butter (Safed Makhan), and jaggery when talking about health tips for the winter season in India? Jaggery helps deal with sinus discomfort. 

6. Stay hydrated 

One of the main issues in the winter is dehydration since we drink less water than usual. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration because the absence of moisture in the air also affects our bodies. Warm milk, soups, and ginger tea are all very healthy fluids to stay hydrated in winter. 

7. Soak your feet in warm salt water

It increases blood flow to the feet, thereby detoxifying areas of the body that need healing. Additionally, soaking your feet in hot water boosts immunity, reduces inflammation, and acts as an antimicrobial. This is one of those winter health safety tips that you can follow through all the seasons of the year for sound sleep. 

Closing Thoughts

Winter may be the only season that has the maximum number of celebrations in form of festivals and marriages but is also known for causing depression called seasonal affective disorder or winter depression. The weather is also conducive to coughs, colds, and influenza. Therefore, while rejoicing in this season whenever given chance it is also essential to follow some safety tips for the winter season. 

It's essential to make the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your family from the cold weather because winter storms and subfreezing temperatures are almost certainly on the way. Keep a track of local emergency alerts and weather announcements, and take note of these winter safety tips.