❄ Winter Can Hide Underlying Health Issues

Tired all the time? Cold hands? Struggling to focus?

If you’ve brushed these off as just part of the season, it might be time to listen a little closer. Your body could be trying to tell you something more.

❄ Winter Can Hide Underlying Health Issues

During colder months, it’s common to feel sluggish, but when fatigue, brain fog, or cold extremities persist, they might be signs of:

Iron Deficiency (Anemia)

Lack of iron reduces your blood’s ability to carry oxygen, leading to exhaustion, paleness, and cold sensitivity.

Thyroid Imbalance

An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) can slow down your metabolism, causing weight gain, mental fog, and depression, often mistaken for “winter blues.”

Vitamin D Deficiency

Limited sun exposure in winter lowers vitamin D levels, which may lead to muscle weakness, fatigue, and weakened immunity.

🔍 Don’t Guess. Test.

At Lumin Diagnostics, we make it easy to get clarity on what’s going on inside your body.

A simple blood test can detect:

Full blood count (FBC) – to check for anemia or infections

Thyroid profile – to evaluate hormone levels

Vitamin D is essential in winter

Inflammation markers – to catch early signs of illness

✅ What to Do Next

If you’re experiencing persistent symptoms this winter:

1. Speak to your doctor or clinic.

2. Request that your samples be sent to Lumin Diagnostics.

3. We’ll handle the rest with accurate, reliable, and timely results.

📍 Serving Soweto and surrounding areas with professional care and prompt testing.

💬 Got questions? Contact us here or DM us on social media.

💡 Listen to Your Body

Winter doesn’t have to mean living in low energy mode.Take charge of your health with smart testing — because your blood tells a story, and we help you understand it.

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Full blood count (FBC) – to check for anemia or infectionsThyroid profile – to evaluate hormone levels

Vitamin D – essential in winter

Inflammation markers – to catch early signs of illness

✅ What to Do Next