| During the busy holiday season, we often
forget our health in the bustle of all the festivities.
Often times we end up getting sick before our holiday
has even started, or after the gifts are opened and the
family has gone home. This holiday season we encourage
you to remember the gift of your health and to protect
it during the celebrations with family and friends.
Here are some ways to keep your body healthy:
Stay away from Sugar: Eating one gram of sugar compromises
your immune system by 50% for up to 48 hours. Use unsweetened
fruit juice, unsweetened applesauce, dried fruit, and
ripe bananas in your favorite family recipes instead of
sugar.
Exercise: Keep up your exercise routine, or start a new
one. Exercise boosts your body’s immune system and
helps deal with stress.
Drink plenty of water: Your body needs one quart of water
for every 50 pounds of body weight. Keep hydrated and
your body will be more able to flush toxins from your
system.
Eat healthy meals: By eating smaller, lighter meals throughout
the day, you will keep your blood sugar at a more constant
level, and prevent binge eating. Also include plenty of
fruits and vegetables along with healthy whole grains,
nuts, and beans.
Take your vitamins: Getting the proper daily dose of
the vitamins you need to stay healthy will go a long way
in preventing disease. Vitamin C in particular is needed
to keep your immune system healthy.
Keep up your chiropractic care: Often in the business
of the season it is easy to forget or put-off your appointments.
Keeping your regular chiropractic care will ensure your
central nervous system is free of interference, and keep
your immune system strong.
None of these steps alone is the “magic cure”
for staying well this Holiday season, but doing all these
steps together will keep you healthier during this busy
time.
We wish you a very Merry Christmas from our family to
yours.
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