As much as winter has its fans, the magical season comes with a hefty price tag. Difficulty to get out of bed, itchy scalp, dandruff, weight gain, dehydration, and cracked skin are all ugly side effects of winter. It’s part of the package. However, following some easy tips and simple steps can help you avoid these struggles.

Here is a list of the top five most annoying winter problems and how to get over them.

#1 Weight Gain

We all gain a lot of weight during winter because not only do we eat more, we’re less physically active due to the cold weather.

You can easily prevent your body from putting on any extra weight. All you need to do is the following:

  • Add green tea, ginger, lemon, and cinnamon to your list of hot drinks, because they work as magical fat burners and will also keep you warm.
  • Reduce your appetite by adding vegetables and fruits to your daily meals.
  • Include oatmeal in your breakfast, have a soup with lunch, and add a cup of yoghurt to your dinner.
  • Drink at least 3 litres of water every day, as water acts as an appetite suppressant and helps boost your metabolism.
  • Don’t skip any meal, eat slowly, drink water, and move as much as you can.

#2 Dry Skin

When the air is cold, the water in your skin evaporates much faster, leading to skin dryness.

To avoid this, here’s what you can do:

  • Don’t wash your face so many times; once a day is enough.
  • Avoid taking long, hot showers.
  • Keep a moisturiser in your purse.
  • Drink lots of water.

#3 Laziness

Short winter days can easily affect your mood and negatively impact your productivity because less sun exposure makes one lazier.

Here are some tips to follow:

  • Spend more time in the sun to boost your energy.
  • Get enough good sleep and wake up relaxed.
  • Exercise regularly, because involving physical activity in your daily life can improve your sleep and make you more energetic.

#4 Dehydration

Cold weather usually increases urine output, and that means that the body rapidly loses fluids.

To stay hydrated in winter, follow these simple tips:

  • Wear heavy clothes to increase your body temperature.
  • Drink more water to replace what your body loses.
  • Eat fruits that contain a large water percentage; such as apples and pears.

#5 Dandruff

Cold air can easily make your scalp very dry, hence, dandruff.

To reduce the chances of getting dandruff, follow these tips;

  • Brush your hair daily to improve the blood circulation that will, by default, increase your hair oils that keep your scalp healthy.
  • Avoid using hairdryers, or heat in general, as this is one of the main reasons behind dandruff.
  • Use a microfibre towel or a cotton t-shirt because the rough towel material can make your hair fizzier and more prone to dandruff.
  • Apply oil masks on your hair once a week; oils are the best form of hydration for the scalp.
  • Drink lots of water, water, and water.