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Stay Away from Illness  During Winter By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Winters, blissful or sad? Winters have a different feeling, the season of cold and dry wind with chilling temperatures. It is also the time when health problems arise in most of us. It is better to take precautions during the winter season so that it can be enjoyed fully. Some people wait for winter eagerly and some dread its arrival. For some, winter is the season of celebration, warmth, comfort, good food, sitting near the fireplace and snuggling in a warm blanket. They say winter is the season to show your true character. You need to channelise the inner warrior in you to work in extremely cold weather and take care of your family at the same time. For some, winter is shivering cold and depressing. They hate to go out due to extreme temperatures and miss outdoor activities. Most of us have similar issues; we...

Dehydration in Winter: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It By Monica Saxena  | Wellness Blogger| Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Most people believe dehydration happens only during hot summer months. However, dehydration can occur in winter as well , and it is more common than we realise. Winter dehydration refers to a state where the body loses more fluids than it receives during cold weather. Since sweating is less obvious and thirst signals are reduced in winter, many people unknowingly drink less water. As a result, the body gradually becomes dehydrated. Hydration is essential throughout the year, irrespective of the climate. Whether it is summer or winter, the body needs an adequate amount of fluids to function properly. Factors leading to winter dehydration Winter dehydration is a silent but very common problem. Several factors contribute to winter dehydration; let's find out more about them: 1. Low Humidity: ...

Can Late Sleeping Affect Height? The Science Explained By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Late sleeping has become increasingly common among children and teenagers due to their irregular and erratic schedules, their screen time, academic pressure, and lifestyle changes. Many parents constantly worry about their child’s health and overall growth, which gets affected by following a late sleep schedule.  Though these days kids have learned to manage their studies, academic pressure, and food timings, there are some genuine concerns among their parents about whether sleeping late can reduce their child’s height. While sleep alone does not determine height, chronic late sleeping can indirectly affect height growth , especially during childhood and adolescence. Understanding the connection between sleep timing, growth hormone, and bone development helps clarify this concern. How to be a hea...