The holiday season brings joy and excitement, but it can also lead to stress, tension, and physical discomfort as we balance busier schedules, social gatherings, and end-of-year tasks.
Our providers are dedicated to offering a holistic approach to managing holiday stress, helping you feel grounded, relaxed, and pain-free throughout this busy time.
Here are some insights from our naturopathic doctors to help you stay balanced, boost immunity, and support overall health throughout the festive months.
Supporting Your Immune System
Optimizing vitamin D levels is crucial for immune health, especially as we head into colder months.
We recommend a blood test in the summer to establish a baseline and adjust supplementation for the fall and winter.
Supplements like PureDefense w/ NAC, Comprehensive MyCommunity, Vitamin C, and Zinc can be valuable in fortifying your defenses against upper respiratory infections.
Importance of Relaxation
Managing adrenal health can help mitigate stress.
Depending on individual cortisol levels, our naturopaths may recommend various adrenal support depending on those results: Adrenal Assist, Adrenal Rescue, NeuroSerenity (magnesium threonate), or Elite Theanine to promote calm.
The Need for Sleep
Quality sleep is foundational to handling stress effectively.
Cortisoothe and herbal tinctures are our top supplement choices for enhancing relaxation and supporting a restful night’s sleep.
Blood Sugar Balance
Balancing blood sugar levels is another essential aspect of stress management. Limiting refined sugars and processed foods can help maintain steady energy and mood.
Instead bring wholesome snacks to work or gatherings and ensure protein is included in every meal to help you avoid sugar crashes.
Roles of Exercise and a Stable Routine
Consistent sleep and exercise routines also contribute to stress resilience.
It is natural to fall out of exercise routines in the fall, and our naturopathic doctors suggest finding adaptable exercise options can help sustain well-being as the seasons shift.
Whether it’s investing in rain gear for your daily run, or exploring indoor options like a local gym or using an app on your phone, it’s important to continue to move, especially in the colder months.