Stay Healthy During Winter Holidays

Enjoy good health and Festivals

 Holidays and Festivals is great. It gives a time to celebrate and connected with family, friend and society.  Staying healthy during the winter holidays can be challenging with the colder weather, holiday treats, and busy schedules. However, there are several ways to maintain your physical, mental an emotional well-being throughout this season. Here are some tips:

1.Daily Routine:

The holiday season is often a time of chaos, travel, and fluctuation, making it essential to keep awareness of your daily routine during this time.  Keeping an optimal sleep cycle, eating in time, self-care rituals, and exercise routine is a very effective way of staying balanced throughout this season of celebration. Ideal ritual is drinking Winter Festivals Tea after breakfast and hot oil Massage.

Winter Tea…Calming & Warming

2.Good Digestion:

During this season of parties and endless holiday goodies, it is easy to overload your digestion, leading to lethargy, toxins, weight gain, and sickness.  Some simple ways to keep digestion strong are to avoid grazing, eating without hunger, overeating, and improper food combination.   Eating simple, well-cooked, and well-spiced meals during this time such as Kichiri or Mono Diet (eating single food) will help give your digestion a rest, allowing it to be strong and robust for the winter holiday celebrations.

Taking a digestive aid before meals (especially heavy ones!) is another essential way to keep digestion strong throughout the season.  Digestive-enhancing Ginger teas, Trikatu tea, Detoxing tea and Masala teas spices, tinctures, and tonics are wonderful friend of this time of the year.

How to eat well:

The human system is not able to eat, digest and eliminate waste properly without being consumed in the right manner. For example, grinding the food well with the teeth helps the body to extract maximum nutrition. Do not eat unless you are hungry, otherwise the elimination system becomes blocked, causing constipation and disease.

There are a number of golden rules to remember in relation to eating food. Following these rules will help the body to heal, prevent disorders and promote health, balance, peace and harmony of body, mind and emotion.

The ten golden rules of eating are:

1. Digestion begins in the mouth – chew food 10 times before swallowing
2. Avoid excess liquid while eating the food; only drink sufficient to allow you to swallow the food. Instead, drink 30-60 minutes before or after eating food
3. Wash hands, feet, and mouth before eating food
4. Eat in peaceful environment, free from anxiety and stress
5. Never eat with a full stomach, and always keep one portion of the stomach empty
6. Do not eat between meals
7. Choose simple food; complex food is less easy to digest
8. Eat the last meal of the day 2-3 hours before bedtime
9. Do not eat immediately after sexual intercourse
10. Eat only once or twice a day; choose fresh, seasonal foods, and where possible, eat the last meal of the day before sunset

3.Boost Your Immune System

• Eat Nutrient-Rich Foods: Focus on foods rich in vitamins and minerals to support your immune system. Incorporate plenty of fruits and vegetables, particularly citrus fruits (for Vitamin C), leafy greens (for Vitamin A), and root vegetables like sweet potatoes (for beta-carotene).
• Stay Hydrated: Even though it’s colder, hydration is still essential. Drink plenty of water, herbal teas, and other hydrating fluids to keep your body functioning well.
• Get Enough Sleep: Sleep is crucial for a strong immune system. Try to maintain a consistent sleep schedule, aiming for 7-8 hours per night.

4. Stay Active

Indoor Workouts: If it’s too cold outside, consider indoor activities like Sun salutation yoga or bodyweight exercises. You can also try Canadian Army workout.

Outdoor Activities: Take advantage of any opportunity for outdoor activities, like walking if the weather permits. These activities help keep your immune system strong and boost your mood.

5. Manage Stress

Take Breaks: The holiday season can bring added stress. Set aside time for yourself to relax and unwind. Practice meditation, or simple breathing exercises to manage anxiety.

• Set Realistic Expectations: During the holidays, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by expectations, whether it’s with family, gifts, or hosting. Set realistic goals for yourself and allow room for imperfection. Do your best.

6.Watch Your Diet

• Moderate Treats: The holiday season often brings indulgent treats. While it’s okay to enjoy them, try to balance your meals with healthy options like salads, whole grains, and lean proteins. Do not eat more than two handfuls.
• Mindful Eating: Try to eat slowly and pay attention to your hunger cues, avoiding overeating. Portion control can be helpful when surrounded by large meals and snacks.
• Avoid Excessive Alcohol: Alcohol can dehydrate you and lower your immune defences. If you do choose to drink, do so in moderation and drink water and alternative alcoholic beverages.

7. Take Care of Your Skin

Hydrate Your Skin: Cold weather can dry out your skin. Use moisturizers to keep skin hydrated, and consider using a humidifier to add moisture to the air. Ideal cream Rose Moisturise Cream.

Rose Moisturise Cream… Eternal Youth Formulas

Sun Protection: Even in winter, UV rays can damage your skin. If you’re outside, apply sunscreen to protect your skin, especially if you’re in areas with snow or higher altitudes.

8. Prepare for Cold Weather

• Dress in Layers: Make sure to wear warm, layered clothing when going outside. This helps regulate body temperature and keeps you comfortable.
• Protect Your Hands, Feet, and Face: Cold extremities can be uncomfortable and even dangerous. Wear gloves, hats, scarves, and warm socks to keep your body temperature in check. Apply 1 drops of mustard oil on your crown of the head and both nostril.

9. Control food addiction and craving

. When your system is acidic then you prone to addiction and craving for food. Engage in meaningful conversations and activities to shift focus from eating. Avoid sugar eating and carbonated iced drink. Sweet and sour is acidic. Bitter is alkaline. Try to eat more alkaline food to reduce addiction and craving food. Apply or burn essential oil sandalwood, rose and bergamot helps to reduce food craving.

10. Stay Connected

• Socialize Safely: Social gatherings can be a highlight of the holidays, but they can also pose a health risk, especially during cold and flu season. If you’re traveling or attending parties, follow any health guidelines (e.g., mask-wearing, hand hygiene) and limit large gatherings if you’re feeling unwell. Ideal tea to drink before and after going to meeting is Immuni Tea and Soothing Tea.

Immuni Tea…Boost Immunity

• Practice Gratitude…Reflect on what you’re thankful for to boost mental well-being and positivity. Learn to forgive. Best way to forgive others is everyone is mad and you are right. Do not react on others behaviours.

By incorporating these habits, you can have a healthy, happy holiday season. Spend quality time with loved ones to boost mental health and emotional well-being. Stay safe, enjoy the festivities, and take time for self-care! At the completion Charity begins with you.

Best wishes for healthy winter holidays and enjoy festival time

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