It can be temping to sit, stand, eat, drink, repeat over the festive period. A day or so of doing this and you will feel pretty bad. As much as you may not feel like it, putting on your coat and taking a brisk walk for just 20 minutes or so will make a big difference to your day. You will feel energised and any stress hormones released by too much time with the family will be reduced.
Sleep
If you have had a number of late nights, make sure you plan in an early night to catch up and renew. If you struggle to sleep, put your phones and technology away at least an hour before bed and enjoy a warm bath with magnesium flakes and lavender. Caffeine after lunch can prevent you from falling asleep so no coffee or tea in the afternoon or evening.
Think green
The Christmas buffet is notoriously beige so set yourself a goal of greens in at least two of your daily meals after the Christmas and New Year celebrations. If you’ve had lots of days with friends and party food, set yourself up with a green smoothie or a salad stuffed sandwich or wrap before you go to work.
Drink water
Water really helps to flush out waste and toxins and keep you feeling energised. It can also help you drink less alcohol and make you feel fuller. Match every alcoholic drink, tea or coffee with a glass of water to avoid dehydration.
Love your liver
During and post Christmas is a time for milk thistle. This traditional herbal remedy has been used as liver support and for overindulgence for many years. Milk thistle is available as tablets or tinctures but if you are considering taking a supplement, please talk to a registered nutritional therapist or your GP for advice.
By Jo Hill, CNM Graduate in Naturopathic Nutrition
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