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Immune Prep for Holidays

Immune Prep for the Holidays 👇

The holidays come with their fair share of gatherings, sugar, and stress—all challenging our immune systems a bit more than at other times of year! 

For immune support, consider…

1️⃣ Daily Movement

Moving your body gets your circulation and lymphatics flowing, relieves stress, and decreases your susceptibility to falling sick. 

2️⃣ Probiotic-Rich Foods

Remember that 70% of your immune cells are in your gut! Probiotic-rich foods (think yogurt, kefir, kombucha, and sauerkraut) support the gut microbiome. 

3️⃣ Vitamin C-Rich Foods

Oranges, grapefruits, broccoli, and bell peppers are excellent sources of vitamin C as well as other antioxidants to support immune health. 

4️⃣ Immune-Supportive Supplements

Consider taking a multivitamin or some extra nutrients like vitamin D or zinc through the cold and flu season. 

5️⃣ Sleep

One of the best things you can do for your immune system is to give your body time to rest and restore!

There are no guarantees when it comes to staying healthy through the winter months, but there are always ways to support your body’s resilience. 

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How to CRUSH Your Next Holiday

Most people think a holiday is all about pigging out and drinking alcohol. 

But what if you think of your next holiday as an entire day you get to do nothing but ENJOY yourself. 

Even if you don’t have complete control over the daily schedule (maybe you’ll be visiting family or hosting dinner), you don’t have any responsibilities of a regular day. 

Here’s a cheat sheet for how to CRUSH your next holiday and feel happier and healthier at the end of the day:

📋 Do some prep work (especially chopping veggies!)

👟 Start with exercise (so you can relax and be present after that!)

💦 Drink plenty of water (it will keep your energy up)

🍂 Take the kids or relatives outside (everyone is happier with fresh air)

🧩 Play games or puzzles (doesn’t matter your age)

☯️ Reflect at the end of the day (treat yourself with journaling or a bath)

Holidays can feel like some of the most stressful times, but when we shift our perspective to be grateful for the moment we have, we come out happier on the other side. 

What are your thoughts? Do any of the ideas here resonate with you? Drop me a comment below ⤵️