Managing the Holiday Season From an Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

Licensed Acupuncturist Alecia Schade shares easy tips to go through the holiday season with grace and joy.

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Protect Your Energy

Nonstop events. Late nights. Family dynamics.

Try to find one thing per day that fills your cup. Remember - you cannot pour from an empty one.

Eat Warm, Not Wild

Cold, sugary, low-nutrient foods can slow digestion and put extra strain on the immune system. Balance the Christmas cookies with warm soups, hot cider, and plenty of protein.

Schedule Recovery Amongst Celebrations

Treat rest like a holiday party. Book an acupuncture appointment, take a walk, and make room for a nap or an early bedtime. Aim to stay out of fight or flight and let your nervous system enjoy the season too.

Breathe First, Then React

Sore neck and shoulders? Headaches? Trouble Sleeping?

Holiday stress loves to show up as tension in the body. Focus on deep breathing, lowering the shoulders, and letting the stress roll off.