As summer turns to autumn, our body might ask us to adjust our daily routines. The article, 4 Simple Wellness Shifts That Will Make the Move Into Fall Feel Effortless, published by Real Simple, offers advice on how to do so in a gentle manner.

Dr. Anu Simh, board certified functional health coach, recommends the following:

1. Listen to Your Body: Circadian rhythms, hydration levels, and appetite are all susceptible to upcoming seasonal shifts.
2. Adjust Your Light Exposure and Sleep Routine: Morning and evening light exposure are key to helping your body’s natural clock adjust to fewer daylight hours.
3. Reconsider Your Diet: Fall’s unique harvest – squash, cabbage, apples, and mushrooms, to name a few – diversify your gut bacteria and in turn, support your immune system.
4. Keep Your Body Moving: Strength-training sessions, paired with walks outside, should be considered non-negotiable for ensuring muscle mass, bone density, circulation and rest.