Your Winter Survival Kit; How To Make It Through The Next Few Months And Come Out On Top

The winter is a time of joy and cheer, hot cocoa, sleds, and reindeer. But for others, it is a cold and miserable time of year. Their noses are stuffy, skin is dry, throat is itchy, and it’s freezing all the time. Whether you enjoy the winter or not, it can still be a tough season to endure which is why HealthPrep has prepared a Winter Survival Kit full of goodies to keep your health and spirit up during these months. Keep in mind that you personalize a basket, an old first-aid kit, or even decorate your own kit to make it look just asÂawesome as you feel.

Better Your Air With A Humidifier

A heater can beat the bitter cold of the winter, but it can also make the air unbearably dry. The dry air is extremely annoying as it chaps your lips, makes your skin dry and itchy and can be so bad that it makes your skin crack. That is why a humidifier can be a wonderful addition to improve the quality of your air. The moisture from rehydrating the air with a humidifier will help with dry skin, but it also helps relieve a runny nose and sinus congestion and eases snoring. On top of that, a humidifier can also benefit the livelihood of your plants, while helping regulate the temperature of your home.Â

Now you know one method to fix a runny nose but read further to learn the other combative methods.

Fight A Runny Nose With Tissues And Cream

There are so many ways to combat the annoyance of a runny nose. There are steam pots, humidifiers, nasal sprays, and home remedies such as eating a lot of spicy food, drinking plenty of herbal teas and water, and having a hot shower. Although those all sound great, none are as easy, convenient or accessible as carrying tissues. Whether it is a full box on your nightstand or a travel pack, tissues are the all-day fighter of runny noses. However, using tissues over and over again can cause dryness and irritation to your nose, so it is suggested to pair your tissues with your hydrating ointment of choice to alleviate those unwanted side effects.Â

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