Tis the season to enjoy festive dinners, feast on sweets, attend boisterous parties, and reminisce with friends and family late into the night. Yet despite the joyousness of this holiday season, studies reveal that the winter season can have a poor impact on your heath with a long-term cumulative effect over your lifespan.
This holiday season, I urge you to safeguard your health without spoiling any of the fun. Here are a few tips.Lose the Stress Nearly all of us feel the extra stress that comes with the winter holiday season. The best way to combat this is to think about how to make the holidays work for you and your family. Look at your priorities and don’t force unnecessary events into your already full schedule. If necessary, take breaks from the excitement at festive get-togethers.
Alternatively, you can implement a new stress buster tradition. For example, every year on Dec. 27th the ladies in my family unwind with our traditional spa day, while the men prepare a delicious dinner for us!
This holiday season take charge of your health. Make good choices, start new holiday traditions and remember your reason for celebrating