Dry winter air does a number on our skin – and our sinuses. How to fix that...

Now that the cold weather is setting in, most of us are drying up...

Less humidity outside and dry heat blasting inside can actually leave us more prone to catching a cold. That's because, like our skin, our sinuses get dehydrated and can’t fend off germs the way they should. According to Jordan Josephson, author of “Sinus Relief Now,” hydrating our sinuses can help to prevent a lot of winter ailments. 

Chances are, you’re missing some great opportunities to moisturize your sinuses several times a day. Start in the shower. Make a point of really breathing in that hot steam thoroughly. Don’t just drink that hot coffee or tea, inhale some of the steam. A hot, wet washcloth over face is another relaxing, hydrating method you can do any time of day. It’s also important not to crank up the heat in your home to high. Temperatures over 72 degrees will dry up your skin and sinuses, leaving the vulnerable.