Holiday Stress

While Christmas is traditionally perceived as a holiday of good cheer and togetherness with family and friends, the reality of the season is less than bright for many. This year in particular, financial struggles may be on the top of your list of emotional and psychological stress factors. This may be the first time you’ve approached the holidays after receiving a diagnosis of cancer or another serious illness. Or perhaps this will be your first Christmas without a loved one you lost.

Combine these stressors with the seasonal decrease in vitamin D production and the temptation to overindulge in sweets, and you can seriously weaken your immune system. Add to that a hectic schedule of cooking, shopping, and entertaining, and you may well find your stress levels spiraling out of control, making you vulnerable to many health problems.

With all these potential pitfalls, what can you do to safeguard your emotional and physical health this Christmas? While there are no magic bullets, there are strategies you can employ to make this holiday season the healthiest it can be.

10 Holiday Health Strategies
1. Exercise Some
2. Reduce Sugar
3. Intake Vitamin D
4. Ingest Omega-3 Fats
5. Watch the Alcohol
6. Use a Budget
7. Learn to say “No”
8. GABA and 5-HTP
9. Give to Others
10. Find the Real Reason for the Season

In our next blog post, we’ll break down each of these tips and give further information on how they will be helpful this Christmas. Stay tuned! And of course chiropractic care will also help your body function optimally throughout the season. If you are looking for a chiropractor, please give us a call to schedule a consultation in our Downtown Roanoke office.