9 Tips to Help You Bounce Back Faster After a Holiday Meal

The holidays are a wonderful time of year — but with all of the overindulgence that is characteristic of this season, we can find ourselves feeling less than wonderful in the days following the holiday. There are many reasons for this, one of the most notable being that eating a lot of sugar blocks nutrient absorption and depletes our body of vital nutrients, including:

Vitamin D
Magnesium
Chromium
Calcium
Vitamin C

We have some tips to help you get back on track after Thanksgiving and other indulgences, read on to learn more about how you can:

Boost Energy & Mood
Support Digestion
Replenish Vital Nutrients
& Feel Your Best Through the Holiday Season!

1. Don’t Skip Meals — Don’t punish yourself before or after Thanksgiving by skipping meals. This will wreak havoc on your metabolism as well as make you feel cranky, tired, and stressed. Listen to your body, and reach for filling, nutritious foods.

2. Be Picky — ’Tis the season for holiday pie, cookies, cocktails, and other sweets and treats. but that doesn’t have to mean we go totally off the rails. You can enjoy the holiday and still be mindful at the same time; be picky with what you choose to indulge in. Choose what’s really special to you, and most importantly, limit the amount of days you keep leftovers in the house. For better balance and an easy way to limit indulgences, pair each treat with something healthy — preferably a solid protein or healthy fat.

3. Remember Your Multi-Vitamins — As we mentioned, consuming a lot of sugar depletes the body of many important nutrients, including Vitamin D and C, calcium, chromium, and magnesium. We recommend choosing a high quality multi-vitamin with bioavailable nutrients, such as the supplements we offer at The Points of Health. Contact us to learn more.

4. Consider Vitamin B12 Injections - B12 is a vital nutrient for the body, as it is necessary for the production of red blood cells and DNA. It is essential to maintaining energy levels and promoting good health. People who are deficient in vitamin B12 may experience a range of symptoms include extreme fatigue, frequent headaches, depression, loss of appetite, anemia, muscle weakness, dizziness, and/or cognitive issues. In general, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding may require higher amounts. We also tend to need more as we age. Vitamin B12 is absorbed better through injections than pill form. Potential benefits of B12 injections include:

Increased Energy
Reduced Stress
Improved Memory
Better Focus
Optimal Immune System Functioning
Improved Sleep
Increased Physical Stamina
Peak Athletic Performance
Accelerated Recovery
Weight Loss
Reduced Inflammation
Pain Management
Increased Heart Health
Improvements in Bone Density

Contact us now to schedule your Vitamin B12 Injection - and be sure to ask us about our Black Friday Special: Get 2 B12 injections for the price of 1!

5. Stay Hydrated — Did you know that dehydration can make you feel hungry? It also has been shown to negatively impact mood. With all of the extra salt typically consumed during a larger meal, we are more prone to dehydration. Aim for the recommended guideline of 8 glasses of water per day. If you’re enjoying cocktails or other beverages, try alternating them with water.

6. Support Gut Health - Bone broth and quality probiotics can be your best friend in the days following a big holiday meal. Bone broth has been found to repair the lining of the gut, while probiotics replenish healthy bacteria. Bone broth also supplies vital nutrients including amino acids and collagen — with the added benefit of the nutrients being highly absorbable. To learn more about the incredible health benefits of bone broth visit our blog article spotlighting this nutritious superfood.

7. Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Omega-3 fatty acids are a vital nutrient for optimal health. As one of the most-studied nutrients, science has found numerous benefits, including:

May Lower Inflammation
Can Improve Eye Health
Immune System Support
May Promote Healthy Blood Flow
May Promote Nutrient Transport
Can Reduce Symptoms of ADHD in Children
Reduces Decreases Occurrence of Secondary Heart Attacks
May Support Development of Blood Cells
Essential for Brain & Eye Development
Promotes Brain Healthy During Pregnancy & Early Life
May Improve Memory
May Help Thyroid Function
Can Help Fight Depression & Anxiety
Improves Risk Factors for Heart Disease
Can Fight Autoimmune Diseases
Promotes Cognition & Brain Health
May Help Prevent Cancer
Can Reduce Asthma in Children
May Improve Bone & Joint Health
May Improve Sleep

8. Get Moving — Go for a walk, take a fitness class, or visit the gym. Not to punish yourself for holiday eating, but to do something healthy for yourself. Exercise is a fantastic way to boost mood naturally, and one of our favorite ways of promoting wellbeing.

9. Acupuncture — Beat those post-holiday blues and fatigue with acupuncture! In addition to mood and energy, acupuncture may help support digestion, immune function, and inflammation too! Everything you need to restore balance after enjoying a big holiday meal! Did we mention that it also helps with stress? After family and friends leave, book yourself a #selfcare appointment at The Points of Health!

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