How to nourish your body in autumn

Autumn is a time of year when your body encounters a lot of changes. Sunlight becomes scarce, and the nights become longer. That’s not to mention the constant rain that often leaves you feeling lethargic and low. But there is something you can do.

Learning to look after yourself in autumn will help you to feel good no matter the time of year. Let’s get into the best ways to nourish your body in autumn.

Eat anti-inflammatory foods throughout autumn

Foods are massively connected to inflammation - an autoimmune response that causes your cells to swell.

Unfortunately, inflammation is common in autumn because the temperatures drop, the wind picks up, and the air becomes damp and cool. Autumn is also flu season, which is an inflammatory viral infection that can cause fever, headaches, and respiratory problems.

Signs that your body is inflamed

Stiff and achy joints
Headaches
Tiredness
Difficulty sleeping
Shortness of breath when not exercising
Dry skin
Redness
Gut issues

Please note: If any of the above symptoms are severe or prolonged, seek immediate medical attention.

Why should you avoid inflammatory foods over autumn?

High-inflammatory foods irritate your cells, triggering swelling in your artery walls and slowing blood flow. This can potentially lead to tiredness and headaches. Your digestive system may also struggle to function, and you might experience constipation or diarrhoea.

The skin is another area affected by inflammation. When the derma barrier (outer layers of your skin) become inflamed, it can cause redness, acne, dryness, and deepened fine lines and wrinkles. Inflammation also negatively impacts your immune system, making it easier to pick up coughs and colds and take longer to recover from illness.

High-inflammatory foods include:

Sweets and chocolate
Sugary drinks
Fast-food
Cakes, pastries, and baked goods
Too much red meat
Too much white pasta and bread
Alcohol

Why foods help lower autumn inflammation

Low-inflammatory foods soothe your cells, encouraging better blood flow and helping transport oxygen and nutrients for energy. Improved circulation also helps receptors transmit and receive hormones more effectively to aid sleep and stabilise mood.

Foods that minimise inflammation further contribute to the body by healing dry skin caused by the harsh autumn weather. Anti-inflammatory foods also help hair follicles receive a regular, nutrient-dense blood flow to lower the risk of hair loss and encourage hair growth.

Low-inflammatory foods:

Vitamin C-rich foods (bell peppers, oranges, grapefruit, kiwi, etc.)
Berries (blueberries, strawberries, cranberries, etc.)
Nuts and seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, almonds, walnuts, etc.)
Leafy greens (spinach, kale, microgreens, etc.)
Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, etc.)
Herbs and spices (ginseng, ginger, turmeric, etc.)

How to get enough anti-inflammatory foods

Ensuring your meal mainly consists of soothing, nutrient-dense foods is essential. You can also take a supplement containing anti-inflammatory components, such as Arella Beauty’s Liquid Collagen Supplement. It’s formulated with vitamin C, ginseng, retinol, niacin, and hyaluronic acid to help reduce inflammation within the body.

Top up your vitamin D

Vitamin D is essential for health because it improves cognitive function and helps the body absorb calcium for strong bones and teeth. It creates new hair follicles, supports the transmission of dopamine (the happy hormone) and regulates inflammation.

Your body makes vitamin D using sunlight, which is hard to come by in autumn. Unfortunately, you can’t get enough of the vitamin through food alone, so you may experience unwanted changes in your body during autumn.

Signs you don’t have enough vitamin D

Easily pick up cough and colds
Excess hair loss
Low mood
Fatigue
Muscle weakness
Slow wound healing and muscle repair
Sensitivity to pain

How to get more vitamin D

A simple way to get more vitamin D is to take a vitamin D supplement or a supplement containing vitamin D. The Arella Beauty Collagen Supplement contains vitamin D3, which is crucial for skin health, muscle growth, bone density, and brain function. Take it regularly to top up your vitamin D levels (and get out in the sun when you can!).

Read more: How to Get More Vitamin D in Winter.

Take an autumn collagen supplement

Your body synthesises collagen using amino acids and vitamin C, natural anti-inflammatories. Once collagen is produced, it travels to your cells to help defend your body against the stressors of autumn.

How collagen nourishes your body in autumn

A simple collagen supplement is ideal for nurturing your body in autumn and winter. But how does it work?

Reduces autumnal hair loss

The cold air and wet weather in autumn can trigger inflammation in your scalp and hair follicles. When the hair follicles swell, their blood supply is cut off, eventually leading to excess hair loss. Collagen works to reduce inflammation in the hair follicles to ensure they continue receiving blood flow no matter the weather.

Strengthens the skin barrier

The autumn weather often compromises your skin barrier, causing dry skin and deepened facial creases. Collagen repairs the derma barrier, keeping moisture in to prevent dryness and lifting the skin to minimise fine lines. Our liquid collagen also contains hyaluronic acid for that extra skin-plumping hydration.

Defends your immune system

Collagen contains amino acids your body needs to produce antibodies (part of your immune system). Antibodies are proteins produced by white blood cells that attack invading pathogens to fight off illness and help you recover.

Liquid Collagen: The innovative way to nourish your body in autumn

There are many different ways to look after your body in autumn. However, if you find the transition to autumn overwhelming, we recommend selecting just one of our tips and ensuring you remain consistent.

The Arella Beauty Liquid Collagen Supplement is an easy and effective way to nourish your body during autumn. Just take it once a day and help your body sparkle throughout the seasons. Try our collagen supplement today.