Staying Healthy Over The Holiday Season

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 It's that time of year when people are very busy with work, family, shopping, entertaining, attending parties and probably getting less sleep.  It's also that time of year when people get sick more frequently because it's cold outside and people are indoors more this time of year.  Here are some things you can do to stay healthy during the holiday season.  

  • Eat healthy foods that are high in antioxidants like fruits and vegetables.  Use these foods to get much needed antioxidants to boost your immune system.  
  • Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages.  Drinking alcoholic beverages can decrease your immune system and make you more susceptible to getting sick.  If you do have a few drinks it might be a good idea to take an extra b-complex vitamin and drink a little more water than you normally would. You could also try a product called Emergen-C that contains minerals and vitamin C. 

  • Take immune boosting supplements.  I like to take Source Naturals Wellness Formula this time of year when everyone is getting sick.  Another good product that will help protect you this time of year is by doTERRA and it's called OnGuard.  The OnGuard line has a supplement, pellets, essential oil, and throat drops.  I love the OnGuard products and use them regularly year around to product me from seasonal and environmental threats.  
  • Make sure you are getting enough sleep.  If you are having trouble falling or staying asleep then try taking natural supplements to help.  If you have too much on your mind then GABA is a good supplement to take and I like Natural Factors Pharma Gaba.   Tranquil Sleep  by Natural Factors is another good product to take to help you sleep.  
  • Maintain your schedule as much as possible.  Try to go to bed and wake up at your normal time even if you are off of work.  
  • Don't overeat and limit sugar in your diet.  This time of year there are lot's of holiday treats and I'm not saying don't enjoy some of them but definitely be aware of how much your consuming.  

  • If you normally exercise then make sure you continue your program  as much as possible.  If you don't normally exercise but you're eating more than normal then take a few morning or evening walks.  
Stay Healthy and Happy Holidays!
Coach Cyndee 

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