Don’t let the holiday season run away from you

The holiday season is a time of enjoying friends, family and good cheer. But there is a reason why many health experts and psychologists deem the month of December as one of the most stress-filled months of the year. We are constantly on the move- from shopping trips to holiday parties, there can be little “me,” time. If you are locked into a burgeoning schedule of holiday engagements, make sure you carve out small windows of time to take care of your mental health. After all, sharing all of you all the time is the quickest way to become run down and that is no recipe for a happy holiday season. 

 

Tips for the holiday season

One of the most powerful ways you can take care of yourself is through diet. It so happens that it is also a very quick way to boost your immune system and fortify yourself against the stresses of the holiday season. 

• Start each day off right: with H ₂O. Before your morning coffee, have a glass or two of water and make sure you rehydrate regularly throughout the day. 
• Replace calorie laden caffeine drinks with green tea: green tea is anti inflammatory and chalk-full of antioxidants. Pumpkin spice lattes are the opposite: full of calories and inflammatory ingredients.
• Choose natural sweeteners: refined white sugar is one of the worst things in the western diet. And it is ubiquitous. If you can, watch your refined sugar intake and choose natural sweeteners like stevia instead. 

Making healthy dietary choices offers you the ability to boost your body in small ways throughout the day. And every little choice adds up when it comes to reducing stress levels during the holiday season.

Reducing the toll of stress during the holiday season

At our office in Hackensack, we are dedicated to helping people find simple solutions for reducing back pain and stress. Nutrition is the best option you have of limiting the intake of toxins and maximizing cellular function throughout the day. We can help you start making healthier choices today- give our office in Hackensack a call to schedule an appointment.