Flu season can get the best of us. Fortunately, there are ways to combat the winter blues even amidst the colder days ahead.
EXERCISE REGULARLY
The immune system plays a crucial role in fighting the flu, and studies have shown that exercise boosts your immune system. Whether it’s going for an outdoor walk by the Coal Harbour Seawall, or taking a yoga class at The Nordic Spa, these activities not only boosts your mood but promotes a moderate aerobic activity to keep you fit and healthy.
One-hour yoga classes at The Nordic Spa are available Thursdays at 7:00 am and Saturdays at 9:00 am and 11:00am.
EAT NUTRITIOUSLY
Good nutrition is vital to help combat the virus. Protein, for example—lean meat, fish, poultry, nuts and seeds, aids in building strength to keep your body strong. A lab study has even suggested that chicken soup has properties that eases flu symptoms!
At The Nordic Spa, our hearty version of chicken soup is our Slow Cooked Chicken Bone broth—a nutrient-rich, aromatic mug of hot chicken bone broth. Other soul-reviving dishes in the menu include our Vine Ripened Tomato Soup, Toasted Avocado Sandwich, Thai Chicken Coconut Curry and much more.
UNWIND CONSTANTLY
Did you know that by alternating between cold and hot environments, such as immersing in our cold plunge and unwinding in our cedar plank sauna, you can train your body to adapt to sudden changes in temperature which helps strengthen the immune system?
Through evidence-based treatments, hydrotherapy is a rejuvenating option to alleviate and treat a range of symptoms through the use of water. At The Nordic Spa, you can find embrace the warmth of our cedar plank sauna to let the gentle heat ease your tensions and enhance your overall well-being. Whether it’s submerging in the cold plunge or escaping in the aromatic warmth of the cedar plank sauna, The Nordic Spa offers an immersive healing experience that encompasses the essence of the West Coast.
On top of our Winter Wellness offer, Vancouver locals can now discover a three-hour welcome heaven at Willow Stream Spa and The Nordic Spa. The local experience is $148 and available Monday through Thursday which includes the use of our cold plunges, sauna, Jacuzzi, heated pool and heated relaxation lounges.