Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be difficult, especially when trying to balance your daily life. Whether you’re a mom of young children, working long hours, or studying while holding a part-time gig, you need to prioritize health and wellness. After all, your body is what keeps you going! Life throws challenges at everyone, no matter who they are; it is critical to remember that health and wellness should never be compromised. When it comes to health and wellness, small and consistent changes can have the greatest impact. Healthy habits are crucial for happiness and overall wellness. We’ve compiled some of our best products and advice to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle!

Boost Your Immune System

It’s fall (almost winter), and you know what that means: it’s flu season. Reno’s chilly, dry winters are the perfect environment for germs to spread, so it’s important to stay on top of your health this season. Whether you’ve got kids at school, work an office job, or are just a busy person, you’re being exposed to germs that could get you sick every day. According to Harvard Health Publishing, several studies have shown that death rates peak as the weather gets colder. Flu season, of course, is a winter event too, and flu viruses spread more easily when the air is dry and chilly.

During the winter, when the days are short, and the sun is at a low angle, vitamin D levels in the body tend to fall too. Vitamin D is critical for immune function, as it helps lower inflammation, strengthens your body against viruses and germs, and boosts immune cells’ production of microbe-fighting proteins.

Getting a good amount of vitamins into your diet can be tricky, so supplements are a great way to go. You can take supplements in pill form, as a gummy, or you can order a delicious tea by LiveKaya and get all of the anti-inflammatory benefits you need in a warm, comforting cup.

Bring Back the Sunlight

Daylight savings can be depressing. The sun sets so early and rises so late, and when it’s dark and cold, it can be hard to feel good. It’s also hard to wake up in the mornings if the sun is still down, and leaving for work in the dark just to come home to a pitch-black sky is never fun for anyone.

Brighten up your home with candles from P.F. Candle Co. Their handmade candles are cute, long-lasting, and smell amazing. They’ll fill your home with light and warmth during the long winter nights.

Take Care of Your Skin

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and it deserves a little TLC too! Reno winters can be really cold and dry. The change in weather impacts your whole body, but your skin is often the first to respond. People will generally complain about dry skin, psoriasis, or eczema, all very uncomfortable conditions! Having dry skin can be so uncomfortable – but we have a secret weapon.

The Coconut + Chai Hand + Body Lotion from Pantry Products is a delicious, hydrating, and moisturizing lotion that will soothe your skin and leave you feeling soft and smooth.

Move in a Way You Enjoy

Exercise is a great way to stay happy and healthy – it releases endorphins, encourages mindfulness, and improves your overall health. The best part? You don’t need to leave your house to get a good workout!

In fact, for a lot of at-home exercises, all you need is a yoga mat! You can do pilates, HITT workouts, yoga, or anything else you can think of! The best part is that yoga mats are portable, so if you want to work out with friends at Idlewild Park or go to the gym, you can bring your mat with you, helping eliminate cross-contamination and the spread of germs.

Have a Better Period

Being on your period can be painful, irritating, and messy – not to mention wasteful! Did you know that a person who menstruates is expected to throw away 400 pounds of packaging alone from these products over their lifetime? These products end up rotting in landfills, sewers, and waterways. Plus, buying new sanitary products every month is expensive, and they’re not even that good for you. Pesticide residue, parabens and phthalates linked to hormone disruption, antibacterial chemicals like triclosan, and various carcinogens like styrene and chloroform have all been found in previous testing of tampons and menstrual pads. Luckily, there are solutions, and bukit has the perfect one for you.

SAALT Soft Menstrual Cups are made with an ultra-soft silicone formula that is gentle and super comfortable for those who experience bladder sensitivity, cramping, or discomfort with firmer cups. Menstrual cups are a great alternative to tampons, which contain plastic tubing and unsustainable cotton, and can save you hundreds of dollars over the course of the cup’s life.

Clean Your Home Naturally

Everyone wants a fresh, clean home that’s free of bacteria or fungi, but most of the cleaners available on the market are loaded with harsh chemicals. Not only are these unsafe for many children and animals, but the smell can be quite overwhelming and can even make you feel sicker!

If you want to clean your home naturally, consider an essential oil. Cinnamon, thyme, oregano, and tea tree essential oils are the top four antibacterial essential oils. These essential oils have been shown to combat bacterial infections such as candida, and they smell amazing.

Treat Yourself

If you’re a busy person, it can be hard to find the time to take care of yourself. When you’re stressed with work, family, your own routine and goals, or anything else life throws at you, you’re not feeling your best. When you don’t feel your best, you can’t do your best, and this just creates a horrible and stressful cycle.

When you are constantly stressed, you may experience physical symptoms such as headaches, upset stomach, high blood pressure, chest pain, and sex and sleep problems. Emotional problems, depression, panic attacks, and other forms of anxiety and worry can all result from stress too, so it’s important to manage your emotions and actively work to calm yourself down!

One of the best ways to reduce stress is to spend quality time with yourself. An at-home spa day could be what you need to reset and feel like you again, and bukit is here to hook you up with the perfect spa kit. The Musee Spa Gift Set by bukit features Beautiful Day Bath Soak, White Tea and Aloe Candle, a Radiate Shea Butter Soap, and Tiny Dancer Balm, all wrapped in a lovely gold foil stamped box tied with satin pink ribbon.

You can have the full spa experience (plus a little unboxing) at home whenever you want. Take the time to take care of you!

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At bukit, we want to help you beat the winter blues. We hope these tips and tricks will help you survive the cold Reno winters!

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