I love winter... But only for a short while. Winter in Wisconsin is so brutal. I think that the issue is that the sun never seems to make as many needed appearances. The cloud cover here lingers for days. I know that I'm not the only one affected by it! Many ladies I've talked with all stress the fact that taking a Vitamin D3 suppliment is an enormous mood booster. Vitamin D3 is produced naturally in the skin with UVB Ultraviolet light. 10-15 minutes of direct sun exposure to the face, hands, arms, or back produces enough vitamin D for your body to feel regular and get the nutrients it needs (Don't forget your sunscreen). But in these times, when we're all bundled up, and running from our cars to work with scarves pulled over our faces. That 5 minute walk doesn't do much.
On the issue of sunlight exposure, by the way, it turns out that super antioxidants greatly boost your body's ability to handle sunlight without burning. Astaxanthin is one of the most powerful "internal sunscreens" and can allow you to stay under the sun twice as long without burning. Other powerful antioxidants with this ability include the superfruits like Acai, Pomegranates (POM Wonderful juice), blueberries, etc. So eat up!
So with my vitamin suppliments, and my super fruits in tow to fight my winter blues, I love to indulge. A bubble bath full of Laura Mercier's Creme Brulee Honey Bath... And I'll make myself hot chocolate with whipped creme. :) Helping youself feel better makes a big difference. Make time for yourselves this winter. Spring will be upon us soon!
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