7 Hot Health Secrets for Changing Seasons

This time of year should be full of pumpkin spice & everything nice, but sometimes seasonal changes can be challenging. Here are some expert tips to help you feel your best in the coming months.

1. Prepare Your Immune System

Building a robust winter immune system starts in summer and fall. Begin early by getting plenty of sleep, eating nutrient-rich whole foods, and reinforcing immune health with supplements like probiotics—over 70% of your immune system is located in your gut—along with herbal immune supporters like elderberry.

2. Energize Mind & Body

Are shorter daylight hours draining your energy? Consider herbs that are scientifically proven to energize the body & mind, such as rhodiola rosea, L-theanine & naturally-sourced caffeine from green tea leaves & green coffee beans.

3. Fight Restless Nights

If time changes, busy schedules, or excessive screen time are causing you to toss and turn at night, try melatonin to help reset your sleep schedule. Melatonin signals your body when it’s time to sleep and works even better when combined with stress-reducing GABA and valerian root.

4. Supplement Your Sun

You’re likely to spend less time outdoors during this season. Consequently, your body will produce less natural vitamin D, which is vital for healthy bones, immune function, and a positive mood. A D3 supplement can help bridge dietary gaps and combat seasonal challenges.

5. Lift Your Spirits

Enhance your mood and ward off seasonal blues by staying active every day. Additionally, you can support your mood with adaptogenic ashwagandha, SAMe, or stress-relieving magnesium.

6. Boost Hair & Skin Hydration

The dry air of colder months can make your hair & skin feel dry. Incorporate argan oil into your body lotion and hair conditioner to hydrate and enhance your beauty routine.

7. Support Seasonal Respiratory Health

Promote seasonal immune function and respiratory health naturally with antioxidant quercetin and bromelain from pineapple—two excellent ingredients for addressing indoor or outdoor seasonal issues.

Learn more about immune health in the articles The Science Behind Your Immune System & How to Keep it Strong, Benefits of Vitamin C and The Best Vitamin C Supplements to Try, Take a Deep Breath: Top 10 Herbs for Respiratory Health, and Jetsetter Wellness: Staying Healthy on the Go.

About Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Registered Dietitian, BubbForest Health Products

Lindsey is a nationally recognized registered dietitian and nutritionist with a soft spot for ice cream. She empowers people to take charge of their health by finding the balance between pleasure and nourishment in food. Her philosophy is that you should take care of your body because it’s the only permanent home you have. This belief inspired her to pursue a career in nutrition and ultimately led her to BubbForest Health.