Just a few ideas for a happy, healthy Christmas. Although I do keep wondering if tips for a healthy Christmas, and, well Christmas go together for most people?
I think they can without difficulty though.
I plan to keep on drinking green juices to keep my energy up, get some great nutrients and maybe help neutralise the bits I might pig out on now and again. Better than the many energy drinks on the market I think you can mainline great live enzymes and vitamins from a 2 minute juice to make. Fair enough the washing up may take a moment or two longer but there's no can to recycle and the only waste is compostable. Green in more ways than one. I've blogged several times about green juices but if you want any recipe ideas or advice on how to get started there's lots out there on the net or do feel free to get in touch.
Keep hydrated. Often we mistake thirst for hunger and surrounded by salty foods in a centrally heated house we may dehydrate faster - 6-8 glasses of water a day is the ideal although do listen to your body here too. Too much water isn't all that great either. A glass of water per glass of alcohol is a good tip too - and you'll appreciate it the morning after.
Sleep. A little now and again. Ideally a minimum of 4 hours a night although I think we all know what amount works for us and as near to this as possible is great. Maybe a cheeky afternoon nap can help balance out those late nights and great parties.
Get moving! The temptation to stay in on these grey, rainy days is much easier to listen to than on those bright, sunny summer ones but your body will thank you. Exercise helps the body to digest food more effectively and with an increased intake a bit of moving about will help all round.
Curb the carbs... it'll help you have more energy into the afternoon instead of your body needing to shut down it's functioning ability so that it can take time out to digest your dinner.
And it couldn't be a seasonal survival blog without the mention of homeopathy could it?
Nux Vomica is a great morning after remedy - and some recommend to take it on going to bed after a drinking session too. Worth having some to hand for those pesky hangovers. Great for over indulgence of both drinks and food and can antidote heartburn, nausea, vomitting.
Also worth remembering is Pulsatilla for when you've indulged in more fats than you're used to - you may see heartburn, heaviness after eating and a coated tongue - and cold drinks appear to help the person.
The tissue salt Nat Phos 6x is a simple remedy for overindulgence and indigestion. Just take 3-4 tablets when the symptoms strike. After 15 minutes if the symptoms aren't gone then repeat - up to three times.
Not to eat the 'bad stuff' is a great way to go but sometimes we want to and so to do so without guilt, enjoying your food and savouring it. Appreciating the work behind the meal, both that day and in the past is a great contemplation and way to really enjoy the food on our plate.
Wishing you most merry, fabulous festivities,
Love,
Em
I think they can without difficulty though.
I plan to keep on drinking green juices to keep my energy up, get some great nutrients and maybe help neutralise the bits I might pig out on now and again. Better than the many energy drinks on the market I think you can mainline great live enzymes and vitamins from a 2 minute juice to make. Fair enough the washing up may take a moment or two longer but there's no can to recycle and the only waste is compostable. Green in more ways than one. I've blogged several times about green juices but if you want any recipe ideas or advice on how to get started there's lots out there on the net or do feel free to get in touch.
Keep hydrated. Often we mistake thirst for hunger and surrounded by salty foods in a centrally heated house we may dehydrate faster - 6-8 glasses of water a day is the ideal although do listen to your body here too. Too much water isn't all that great either. A glass of water per glass of alcohol is a good tip too - and you'll appreciate it the morning after.
Sleep. A little now and again. Ideally a minimum of 4 hours a night although I think we all know what amount works for us and as near to this as possible is great. Maybe a cheeky afternoon nap can help balance out those late nights and great parties.
Get moving! The temptation to stay in on these grey, rainy days is much easier to listen to than on those bright, sunny summer ones but your body will thank you. Exercise helps the body to digest food more effectively and with an increased intake a bit of moving about will help all round.
Curb the carbs... it'll help you have more energy into the afternoon instead of your body needing to shut down it's functioning ability so that it can take time out to digest your dinner.
And it couldn't be a seasonal survival blog without the mention of homeopathy could it?
Nux Vomica is a great morning after remedy - and some recommend to take it on going to bed after a drinking session too. Worth having some to hand for those pesky hangovers. Great for over indulgence of both drinks and food and can antidote heartburn, nausea, vomitting.
Also worth remembering is Pulsatilla for when you've indulged in more fats than you're used to - you may see heartburn, heaviness after eating and a coated tongue - and cold drinks appear to help the person.
The tissue salt Nat Phos 6x is a simple remedy for overindulgence and indigestion. Just take 3-4 tablets when the symptoms strike. After 15 minutes if the symptoms aren't gone then repeat - up to three times.
Not to eat the 'bad stuff' is a great way to go but sometimes we want to and so to do so without guilt, enjoying your food and savouring it. Appreciating the work behind the meal, both that day and in the past is a great contemplation and way to really enjoy the food on our plate.
Wishing you most merry, fabulous festivities,
Love,
Em
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