So my final rehashed blog rounds off 3/3 of them but unfortunately, we are not going to go into the specifics of what it means to have vitamin D deficiency and severe skin conditions because I am mindful of steering you away from diagnosing yourself and instead confiding in a doctor/medical professional/health care specialist if you are worried about these problems and also are suffering significant difficulties in relation to them if you have already been diagnosed. That being said, it is still important that I use some of my knowledge and experience to draw your attention to some of the most prevalent issues associated with the body and cold weather that are worth reading and knowing about as we are heading for extreme cold temperatures…
What are some of the biggest body challenges due to cold weather?
Vitamin D deficiency – caused by an inadequate exposure to sunlight, inefficient production for your skin and not getting enough vitamin D in your diet
Some of the biggest symptoms of vitamin D deficiency: bone pain, fatigue, muscle weakness and mood changes
Setting a nutrition challenge – see what slight changes you can make to your diet i.e. through breakfast choices (try having cereal), white and brown bread, soybeans, cheese, milk & yoghurt, green leafy vegetables (my favourite)
Dry skin – Regulate your environment, don’t take too long showers or be in cold conditions and get a good moisturiser and make sure that you are still using sunscreen
Breakouts (can be caused by the dry air) – Don’t over complicate your routine, if anything strip back to fewer products that enhance hydration
Comparisons with warm weather conditions:
Hot weather affects your skin as increases in water loss from your body can cause dehydration which can lead to irritations from dry, red skin
Flare ups can also be caused by the pollen entering onto your skin barrier and causing itchiness, and this is especially prevalent on warm and windy days
The best remedies are to shield yourself with clothes and a hat to prevent the sunlight from triggering flare ups if the sunlight does not act as a salve for your skin and also wear your sunscreen to block the UV rays from getting deep into your skin – you may want to opt for a stronger one then you would use in colder months to ensure that you are getting maximum absorption and penetration of the sunscreen into your skin and make sure that you frequently reapply it
As always, I hope that you found this blog useful, interesting and insightful and I can’t wait to speak more with you in the next ones lined up for this 2023
-Love K xx
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