A varied and balance diet, good rest, physical
activity and helathy habits are the base to take care of our oganism during the
whole year. And nature can become our companion in this journey.
Here are some tips to start taking care of
yourself before winter comes. Let’s go!
When talking about selfcare, perseverance is
key.
Remembering our habit only when tmeperatures
change makesn o sense. Going from summer to automn can become a good chance to
review our diet, bring back regular sleeping habits, keep ourselves active and
pay attention all those routines we left behind during summertime.
Investing time in preparing our routine makes
those habits a part of it when winter comes.
Traditionally, phytotherapy has been using a
great number of plants during the coldest months of the year.
But not all plants are the same. The species
used, the slected part of the plant, the moment of harvest or even the methos
used to obtain the extracts can influence the composition.
These are some of the most relevant ones:
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) is, probably, one the planst most
associated to autumn and winter.
It is native to North America and is part of
the asteraceae plant family. Different part like roots or aerial parts are used
to attain its vegetable extracts.
Among its components, we can find some
vegetable compounds such as caffeic acid derivatives, polysaccharides and alkylamines.
Surely, it is closer than you think.
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is an aromatic native to the
Mediterranean environment and is a basic od Mediterranean cuisine.
Leaves and flowering tops contain essential oil
and different vegetable compounds. Let’s not forgwt that thyme is not only used
in cooking, but also has a long tradition in the field of phytotherapy.
It is not a plant, but it surely is one the
natural ingredients most known when cold weather strikes.
Propolis is a resin-like susbtance produced by
honeybees from the materials collected from plant buds, barks and other parts
of plants.
They use it in the hive itself and is composed
of different substance of vegetable origin.
This particular origin makes propolis an
interesting ingredient from an informationla point of view: behind propolis,
thre exists a direct relationship between plants, bees and nature.
In phytotherapy, it is possible to use the
plant directly or as an extract made from the plant.
A vegetable extract concentrates certain
components of the plant with different extraction processes. In order to obtain
a quality extract, some aspects must be taken into account:
That’s why there’s more work behind a small
bottle of vegetable extract than it seems.
For more than 40 years, Soria Natural keeps
reasearching plants and working in all the pahases of the process, from growth
and selection until obtaining the extracts.
Plants can assist the habits, but the base
keeps being lifestyle.
Fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seasonal
products will help you keeping a varied and balanced diet.
Don’t forget that autumn brings back pumpkins,
mushrooms, granates, citrus fruits or nuts.
As temperatures fall down, the feeling of
thirst also decreases.
Keep a good hydration during the day. Water,
broths and teas are different forms of incorporating liquids to your routine.
Going back to your usual resting times after
summertime can help you go back to your routine.
Try being somewhat regular when waking up and
going to bed.
Walking, jogging, cycling, strength training of
just simply increasing your daily activity are good options to keeping you
active throughout the year.
Choose the activity that better fits you and,
specially, try being perseverant.
Do not wait until January to start.
Usually, small habits kept in time are easier
to integrate in daily life than big, last time changes.
The change of seasons can be a good time to
listen to our body and review our routines.
Take care of yourself, keep active, rest,
hydrate and discover all the knowdelge plants can provide in the day-to-day
life.
Because selfcare start before winter comes.
Start today. Don’t let the cold stop you.
