It's chilly and dark outside. The weather gets on many of our nerves, but it doesn't have to be that way. Even in the cold season, there are plenty of things you can do to actively banish the winter blues.
Get out into the fresh air The light and warmth of the sun are missing in winter. However, even in the cold season, you shouldn't spend the whole day holed up at home, but get out into the fresh air frequently. Take a walk or do some sport outdoors, because even in gloomy weather, natural daylight is stronger than indoor lighting. You are also doing your body a favor by keeping it moving.
Another way to fill up on light: Light therapy is used in Scandinavia and Iceland, as it is dark for a very long time in winter in the northern latitudes. Special lamps with 2,500 to 10,000 lux are used for this. This service is also available in Germany.Make sure you eat a healthy diet When it gets cold outside, it is best to top up your serotonin levels. Eating bananas, pineapple, grapes, fish and - a treat for anyone with a sweet tooth - chocolate, for example, helps to release the happiness or feel-good hormone.Practical home remedies for colds It's the same game every year: it gets cold, dark and your nose drips incessantly. No matter what you eat, it tastes like nothing at all. More or less severe colds are inevitable in winter. But there are a few household remedies that can help you recover.Warm drinks , teas and broths are among the well-known household remedies. They have a warming and soothing effect. Inhaling steam also soothes the nasal mucous membranes.Healthy and disinfecting: ginger tea You can also prepare a healthy ginger tea yourself. Simply buy a ginger bulb from the supermarket, grate it and put it in a pot. Then add water and boil for about ten minutes. Your ginger tea is ready! Honey is ideal for sweetening the warm drink.
