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October: what the month means for your health
Daylight 9.5-12 h, pollen season over. — the month's produce, bugs and health task in one page.
| October | What is happening |
|---|---|
| Daylight | 9.5-12 h |
| Pollen | Pollen season over. |
| Bugs and infections | Flu season opens; the cold season is fully underway. |
| In season | apples, root vegetables, cabbage, pumpkin |
| On the table | The harvest month: cabbage, pumpkin, apples — the preserving is done, the eating begins. |
The health task
Vitamin D skin synthesis ends this month for the north — the supplement window opens for those who take one. The flu vaccination season starts; the time to take it is now, before the peak. Daylight falls below the threshold that matters for morning mood: the midday walk becomes the daily dose.
The month in one line
October's two acts: the flu shot, and the vitamin D decision. Both are once-a-year, both are best done now.
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