The temperatures are dropping, but that’s no reason for people to confine themselves indoors.

Wellness expert Dr. Mike Wahl went to Norway last winter and says he was amazed to see how Norwegians embrace winter. They will trudge up the mountain instead of using the ski lift, plunge into freezing cold water and then get into the hot tub, and sleep outside in tents for a week while escaping from technology.

Wahl, the host of the Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle Show on VOCM, says he learned from that experience. Instead of being cooped up inside until springtime, he continues going outside in cold weather. But, preparation is the key.

“When I came home – I used to work offshore – so I dug out the offshore gear that is bright orange. My wife and I started walking around the neighbourhood at

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