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9 Move it Outdoors Zip up your jacket and move your lunch break outdoors for Vitamin D-filled rays of sunshine. Besides the health benefits of winter���s wonder vitamin, the fresh air and sunlight will feed your soul. Dr. Hector DeLuca, biochemistry professor emeritus at UW-Madison, recommends boosting your Vitamin D by heading outside for 15 to 30 minutes a day. Stimulating Sips 11 To warm up on frigid mornings, Nutritional Consultant Tracie Hittman says to add 1 tsp. of coconut oil to a steaming cup of green tea. Not only will this healthy drink warm you to the tips of your toes, but the oil offers an energy boost and decreases food cravings. Exhilarating Excursions Escape cabin fever by exploring neighboring towns for an easy getaway or special event. The aptly named ���Cabin Fever Weekend��� wine tasting event slated for Feb. 16-17 in Marquette, Iowa, might offer just the respite you need. 62 BRAVA Magazine February 2013 12 Far-reaching Remedies Seasonal sadness getting serious? Consider acupuncture to brighten the winter blues. Dr. Xiping Zhou of Zhou���s Acupuncture, Pain Management and Natural Wellness Clinic says the needles chemically balance your yin and yang by altering the levels of serotonin and dopamine in your brain.