Why Winter Leaves You Tired and Congested: Dry Air, Slow Detox, and Low Energy

Feeling puffy, tired, or congested this winter? Dry air slows your detox pathways and affects your skin, sinuses, and sleep. Learn simple ways to support drainage and stay energized, plus grab the Mini Monthly Detox Planner to feel better all season.

Why Winter Leaves You Tired and Congested: Dry Air, Slow Detox, and Low Energy
Winter is hard on your body. Dry air slows detox, thickens mucus, and leaves you feeling puffy, congested, and tired. Here is how to support drainage and keep your energy flowing all season.

Why Your Body Struggles More When the Air Turns Dr

When I was in the hospital giving birth to my second child, I suddenly could not breathe through my nose. It was the end of July, the AC was blasting, and the air was dry. I asked the nurse for something for the congestion.

She did not call the doctor for an order of sinus meds. She rolled a humidifier into my room, and within minutes my sinuses opened. It shocked me how fast it worked.

That moment taught me something important. Dry air equals instant sinus misery.
And winter feels exactly like that, only stretched across months.