How to stay well during the holidays!

It’s the holidays- so eat, drink, be merry and be well! Here are some tips to enjoy healthy holidays both mentally and physically:

Get plenty of sleep!

Get-togethers and late nights affect our sleep cycle. Anxiety and stress can worsen when we don’t get enough sleep. Most adults require 7-9 hours of sleep to stay healthy and keep their brain functioning normally. Getting a good night’s sleep is key in maintaining energy and keeping stress in check.

• Herbal teas especially chamomile for relaxation and peppermint for digestion before bed

• Avoid eating a heavy meal late, it can cause restless sleep

• Take a warm shower or bath with Epsom salt before bed

• Keep your sleep environment cool, dark and clutter-free

• Consider Lavella, 80 mg lavender oil capsules, taken by mouth 1 hour before bedtime. Lavender can increase deep sleep, ease stress, increases stage 2 sleep, and can ease anxiety

• Keep track of alcohol and sugar, both interfere with sleep

For every cocktail and/or glass of wine, drink a glass of water

Wine has the most sugar, tequila, and clear alcohol has the least. If drinking wine, Italian wines from Italy are the best to drink, less sugar, no pesticides, no preservatives.

Join the festivities alcohol-free with the new wave of non-alcohol cocktails like Betty Buzz or Curious Elixirs.

Consider taking N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC), an amino acid and precursor to glutathione, the body’s most powerful antioxidant for liver and lung detoxification.

What to eat?

Eat small frequent meals/snacks to balance blood sugar and prevent cravings, irritability, poor sleep, and low energy. (Email us for a clean eating snack and meal guide)

• Make a dish to bring if you have food sensitivities and aren’t sure of the menu

• Make healthy choices when eating out

• If dinner is scheduled late, have a small snack beforehand

If eating a large meal, consider drinking a ½ lemon and 4 oz of warm water before the meal or taking a digestive enzyme such as Similase and/or a probiotic like Megaspore to reduce gas and bloating.

Stay active:

Workout schedules can change during holidays. Rather than give up, incorporate a 30-minute brisk walk outside every day to meet your wellbeing needs and help alleviate stress.

Stay Well:

The CDC recommendations focus on the importance of handwashing, mask-wearing, and distancing, along with limiting the duration and size of gatherings.