Healthy Christmas Habits: A Guide to Staying Happy and Well This Holiday Season

2023-12-23 05:40:47

Healthy habits should not be lost at Christmas even if it is a time of celebration. In these dates, we eat and drink more and, on many occasions, we leave aside healthy habits such as playing sports and sleeping routines. From the Association for Health Self-Care, Anefpand the National Association of Professionals and Self-Employed Natural Therapies, Cofenatthey give OKSALUD readers some advice and a guide on what to have in our first aid kit at home for a “healthy Christmas.”

Specifically, Anefp gives us these eight pieces of advice:

Moderate alcohol consumption. On Christmas tables it is very common to find multiple varieties of alcohol such as beer, wine or cava, excess of which can cause general discomfort and a hangover. Therefore, the recommendation is to also use other types of drinks and, in the case of consuming alcohol, do so responsibly, without forgetting to maintain hydration, consuming at least two liters of water a day.

Eat five meals a day. Despite the hustle and bustle of these dates, it is necessary to maintain routine. It is better to eat several times, but in small quantities, than to go without eating for a long time and then get stuffed.

Watch what you eat. Digestive problems such as heartburn, gas, heartburn or heavy digestion are very common during the Christmas holidays. To avoid them, we advise you to eat slowly and in moderation, prioritizing foods such as fruits, vegetables or fish.

Don’t give up physical exercise. In a few days where calorie consumption inevitably increases and commitments increase, you have to find space to continue practicing sports. Walking, cycling or going for a run can be good options to keep in shape.

Protect yourself from the cold. The drop in temperatures can make us more vulnerable to suffering from colds. To prevent them, wrap yourself up with hats, scarves, gloves and thermal shirts.

Care your skin. If skin maintenance is very important during the year, in winter it is even more important. Heating contributes to dehydrating the skin. Use moisturizing cream, especially on your face and hands, and don’t forget sun protection, also essential at this time of year.

Rest and maintain your sleep routine. The nights tend to get longer during the Christmas holidays and jet lags are the order of the day. Take a break and try to sleep at least 7 or 8 hours a day.

Remember to consult with your pharmacist how to treat minor ailments typical of these dates that may affect you.

For his part, the president of Cofenat, Roberto San Antonio-Abadlists the essentials from Phytotherapy, supplements and food, for the Christmas first aid kit and toiletry bag:

Arnica montana. «This oil causes an increase in circulation in peripheral blood vessels and has an anti-inflammatory effect, making it perfect for relieving pain from bumps or falls. Furthermore, adding a few drops of lavender essential oil relaxes the areas where it is applied, so it can be an ally for your tired feet and has favorable properties for skin care, for all skin types. This Christmas it can become the star of your medicine cabinet and toiletry bag.

Tea tree oil. «If while cutting the ham, we are careless, as long as it is not necessary to go to the emergency room, we can disinfect the cut with water mixed with a few drops of tea tree. “It has antibacterial and antifungal properties.”

B12 and ginger infusions. «Vitamin B12 is usually recommended for hangovers, but within the wide range of Phytotherapy we can find ginger infusions (be careful, it is a spicy flavor), which helps us calm the acidity of the stomach caused by alcohol consumption. It also relieves headaches because they are anti-inflammatory, helps eliminate alcohol toxins and provides a boost of energy to the body. Specifically, ginger is a natural antispasmodic that helps expel gas from the intestinal tract and can help relieve digestive disorders and dizziness.

Anise infusions in grain or in the form of supplements, such as digestive enzymes that improve digestion.

Papaya and pineapple. “Let’s not forget that these excesses can cause acidity and we also find the solution in food: papaya and pineapple are two fruits rich in papain and bromelain, respectively, which will help us calm the acidity of excesses and improve heavy digestion.”

White clay: “With purifying properties applied to cosmetics, we especially achieve facial cleansing that will help cleanse our skin of impurities, giving us a fresher face during these dates.”

Eucalyptus. «Its essential oil is a powerful antiviral and antibiotic. Additionally, it is an excellent treatment for colds when used as a steam inhalation.

Self-care and health enhancement in a holistic and natural way must be present in our homes this Christmas.

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