Chiropractic Holiday Health

Throughout the year, October marks a time that everyone looks forward to! This time of the year is packed with family, friends, and fun. In addition, it’s packed with things that can be harmful to your overall health, like sweet treats and comfort foods. It can be hard to eat healthy when tempted by holiday food this season. Check out these chiropractic health tips to prepare!

What Holiday Problems Lead To a Decrease in Health?

During the holiday season, it is common to experience numerous challenges that can have a direct impact on your health.

Overindulging in Food and Sugar — With Trick-or-Treating at Halloween, Thanksgiving dinner, and Christmas cookies, it’s easy to overeat when tempted with so much holiday food.

Lack of Exercise — All the hustle and bustle of the holiday season can cause many to fall out of their exercise routine.

An Excessive Amount of Stress — Family is great and all but finding the time to see everyone, get the right gift and giving yourself some well deserved “me time” can be overwhelming and lead to heightened stress.

Exposure to Colds and Flu — The holiday season also brings cold and flu season. Seeing an influx of people over the holidays increases your risk of contracting the cold or flu.

Get the Most Out of Your Holiday With a Few Chiropractic Health Tips!

Maintain A Healthy Diet

This holiday season, keep your health — more importantly — healthy eating in mind when you’re at a party surrounded by holiday food. You should fill your plate with a mix of vegetables, lean proteins, and a few of the tasty treats you’ve been looking forward to. Try eating a light meal or snack before you go to a party so you will be less likely to overeat.

Establish an Exercise Routine

Getting up an extra half hour earlier to go for a walk or exercise may seem hard, but the benefits are worth it. When the weather gets chilly, it’s easy to fall into the blues, and exercise can help. Unfortunately, this is also the time of year when a lot of people fall out of their exercise routines, so it is important to keep it a priority. It will help you stay healthy and improve your mood over the holidays!

Don’t Skip the Chiropractor

The holiday season can sometimes be hectic, but you should still schedule regular chiropractic visits. Maintaining your chiropractic adjustments will help you cope with stress and be able to enjoy your holidays to the fullest extent possible. Furthermore, a spine that is aligned can help you maintain a stronger immune system, so you can help avoid getting sick — it’s hard to go wrong with chiropractic care! If you are interested in having a happy, healthy holiday season, schedule a consultation at Livingston County Chiropractic in the Pontiac area.

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