'Every winter I tell myself I will work less, get my Christmas shopping done earlier and not make so many promises that I know I won't be able to keep. But despite my good intentions, by the time Christmas arrives, likely as not, I will have caught the latest flu bug that's sweeping the country.'
Sound familiar?
What is it about winter that makes us more susceptible to colds and flu? Shireen Kamal, a nutritionist in central London, believes a combination of stress, reluctance to exercise once the days draw in, and a poor diet all contribute to weakening our immune systems. Rather than rush headlong into winter, she suggests, we should take advantage of the change in season as an opportunity to pause and reflect, a time to renew our energy and strength.
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