Re-thinking Cold Weather

December is almost in full swing, and with it comes the freezing temperatures and short, dark days that many of us have grown to dread. Instead of continuing this trend of slugging through these next three months with a sense of melancholy, let’s look at some ways in which the cold can actually help boost our wellness, bodies and minds. Sleep A cold room can actually improve sleep quality. Take insomniacs, for example, who seem unable to regulate their body heat appropriately during their sleep cycle. The result is a disturbance in their circadian rhythm that ultimately keeps them awake long...