Holiday Health Tips; Manhattan, New York:
So the holiday season is upon us. Yay! But with that ‘Yay’ can often come a few ‘Nay’s’ as well. Here’s some quick tips to help you stay strong and healthy this holiday season.
First of all, i’m sure you’ve all noticed the sudden change in weather. It’s hits you like a brick wall when you step outside in Manhattan and i’m sure the rest of the country isn’t to far behind, or, ahead for that matter.
- So, first things first – Stay warm! Keep your muscles warm and loose by bundling up. Cold muscle are far more susceptible to injury and often a simple task that was quite easy can become problematic or even cause a low back injury.
- As the season’s change so do your body’s nutritional needs. Take proper precautions and load up on Vitamin D – D3 that is. As winter comes around we have far less sun exposure and even less so if you followed my advice in step one to bundle up! Vitamin D3 has been shown to support normal immune function, lift mood and help fight seasonal depression that comes around this time of year for many. Personally, I take 5,000 iu a day during this time of year. It’s an excellent way to fight off the Flu also.
- Manage stress. Holiday times can be stressful. If you’re holiday shopping season is anything like that crazy lady in the target commercial then you know what i’m talking about. It’s like you’re training for a covert spy mission – it’s war out there! So be careful, don’t over do it and most importanlty don’t neglect your self. Take a step back, get a massage or take a yoga class to help you unwind. My personal favorite is a trip to the Russian bath house for a nice sauna and a steam.
- Lastly, easy on the eggnog. Just kidding. But seriously, with all the holiday parties going on keep a tab on your alcohol intake and also your belt line. There is no need to use the holiday season as an excuse to overindulge. Stay true to yourself and don’t over do it.
It’s not rocket science. Just some simple tips to keep you focused on yourself as well this holiday season.
