Tag: winter wellness

Motivational tricks that help you avoid the snooze button in winter

Winter mornings can make getting out of bed feel like an impossible task. Colder temperatures, darker mornings, and the comfort of a warm duvet often tempt us to hit the snooze button repeatedly. While an occasional snooze may not be too harmful, making it a daily habit can leave you feeling groggier and rushed. Fortunately, […]

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Winter wellness: Why your body struggles when temperatures drop

South Africa’s winter is more than a seasonal inconvenience; it’s a physiological challenge. From fatigue and dehydration to circulation and immunity, colder months place hidden demands on the body. Also see: Healthy comfort foods to enjoy during winter “Winter doesn’t just make us feel uncomfortable,” says Keri Rudolph, CEO of IV Bar. “It changes how our […]

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Stay well this winter: Foods that power up your immunity

As cold weather drives people indoors and viral transmission rises, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases has already recorded high positivity rates for influenza and Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Across the country, up to 20% of adults experience flu‑like symptoms during winter, and weakened immunity has been linked to poor nutrition in 30% of surveyed […]

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