Holistic Remedies To Help You Thrive Through The Holidays
It’s easy to have a love-hate relationship with the holidays. During the stretch from Thanksgiving to the eve of December 31st, it’s a beautiful season full of friends, family, and get-togethers. But lack of sleep, one too many eggnogs, overindulgent meals, and a too-long stay at the in-laws can shift our focus from celebration to simply trying to survive.
From headaches to bellyaches, we all experience feeling off in one way or another over the holidays. Sweet treats and rich meals can be landmines for sparking uncomfortable symptoms, yet no one wants to feel deprived (nor should we have to!).
This is where I prefer to lean on nature’s apothecary — the nutrients that can support the body in times of imbalance. So, in this blog I’m going to share my go-to supplements to help balance the… well… imbalances of the holidays. Because we all need a little help maintaining inner balance when it comes to digestion, stress, sleep, and blood sugar throughout the ‘hap-hap-iest season of all’.
Here are my top-shelf natural remedies to help you curate your very own ‘holiday survival kit’…
Improve Digestion
Between traveling and a few extra helpings of holiday favorites, our gut health can take a real beating and regularity can go out the window. Optiflora DI's powerhouse strain B. lactis HN019 was tested to improve gut transit time — the speed at which our food is digested.
Control Blood Sugar
The holidays give us our fill of higher carb foods that bring our blood sugar on a major rollercoaster ride. To reduce sugar cravings and stabilize blood sugar, this blend of banaba leaf, chromium, taurine, magnesium, and alpha lipoic acid will do the trick.
Reduce Stress
No one is built to work around the clock - that includes you, my friend. The key adaptogen in this formula, ashwagandha, adapts to your body’s specific hormonal and stress-related needs to blunt your production of cortisol, helping you feel more mellow and recover from burnout.
Detox YOUR LIVER
One too many eggnogs? It happens to the best of us. This formula can help you bounce back and give your liver a boost. The unique combination of botanical ingredients in Liver DTX Complex support the health and function of the liver by stimulating liver cell repair and regeneration and helping to maintain normal bile flow.
Boost Immunity
Why is it every year we race through the holidays only to feel run down by the new year? The immune-boosting ingredients in Triple Defense Boost have been shown to boost Natural Killer cell activity by 3x and increase the proliferation of other immune cells by 5.8x.
SLEEP BETTER
Between travel, added stress, and late night parties, the holiday season can disrupt our circadian rhythm and leave us feeling anything but rested. If you need a little extra help, a combination of melatonin, valerian, lemon balm, and L-theainin can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep. The best part? Dream Serene won’t make you feel groggy in the morning like sleep medications can.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always talk with your healthcare provider before starting a new supplement regimen.
