WINTER WELL BEING

from The Blue Mountains Gazette

  “With the arrival of the chilly winter temperatures it is tempting to hibernate indoors with all the windows and doors shut and gobble up all the high carbohydrate comfort food you can. This is a recipe for very poor breathing and health.” Says Jennifer Harris of Buteyko Breathe Easy. “Here are a few tips for staying well this winter.

  1. Spend as much time as possible being active out doors. A brisk walk in the noon sunshine is ideal. If you can’t get out doors during the day, the City of the Blue Mountains has some fabulous indoor sports centres with an enormous array of activity options for everyone or come and join us at my Pilates classes in Hazelbrook.
  2. Always have some fresh air flowing into your home and make sure to air your home daily.
  3. Layer your clothing so that you can adjust your body temperature whether you are indoors or outdoors. Start with thermal underwear and layer from there. Always make sure that you have suitable gloves, socks, scarf and beanie or warm hat. Most body heat loss is via the head, hands and feet. We have several mountaineering retailers in the mountains who can advise you on suitable layering of clothes.
  4. Eat a wide variety of fresh vegetables, fruit and lean protein and stay well hydrated. Hot vegetable soups and stews are ideal winter fare. Avoid or minimize carbonated drinks and alcohol.
  5. Use your own pen when at the bank, doctor’s waiting room, chemist or where ever. Cold and flu viruses are contact viruses so taking the precaution not to share communal pens. Make sure to wash your hands regularly to minimize infection risk.
  6. Breathe exclusively through your nose – both in and out. The Mucous Blanket which stretches from the nostrils to the lungs is lined with lysozime which, along with other enzymes, gives you a 75% protection from all airborne viruses and bacteria.
  7. Over heating and over eating are the two dynamics which most negatively impact upon the breathing. It is far healthier to be slightly cool. Wear a sweater and put a rug over your knees rather than to turn up the heating. Doing so is healthier for you and for the environment. Over eating makes it very hard to breathe.”
If you have any questions about achieving better health through better breathing or wish to incorporate healthy breathing with Pilates or singing lessons phone Jennifer Harris BIBH FATD on 0414 833 857 or visit Jennifer’s website at www.pnc.com.au/~breatheasy or email breatheasy@pnc.com.au

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