Health&Wellness Magazine March 2015 | Page 20

20 & March 2015 It’s Cold Out There! Five Ways to Beat the Winter Blues Chiropractic Pain and Injury Center Body Mapping Weight Loss Detox Stress Management Nutritional Counseling Therapeutic Massage Occupational Therapy 196 W. Lowry Lane 859-552-7630 TakeANewApproach.com Pain relief now! Health for a lifetime. Chiropractic Care, Nutritional Counseling, Corrective Exercise and Spinal Posture Screenings Dr. Rob Kennedy B.S., D.C. 859-275-1962 340 Legion Rd., Suite #2 Lexington, KY 40504 www.cpiclexington.net By Annette Racond, Staff Writer The colder it gets outside, the easier and more tempting it is to stay tucked under the covers. The more you hide out, the more likely you’ll become isolated and ease out of your routine. Almost like magic (it may feel more like black magic), you may find yourself alone and becoming increasingly more sedentary. By taking precautions to remain committed to self-care over the winter, you’ll applaud yourself when spring rolls around. Here are five tips to help you beat the winter blues. Try one or try them all – but keep forging ahead in rain or sleet or snow! 1. Give It a Break: If you don’t reside in a tropical paradise, plan a vacation that allows you to do laps in a luxurious outdoor pool, run on the beach in a simple T-shirt, or take leisurely bike rides on a delightful boardwalk. Giving yourself a break from the cold will help keep you active and alert. Plus, you might even appreciate the beauty of winter once you return home. 2. Get Organized: Winter is an ideal time to de-clutter. Are you