Fixing Your Health After a Holiday Weekend

We’ve all been there. It’s easy to get carried away by the holiday festivities, especially if you’ve been dealing with a lot of stress.

Now that the holiday is over, you might feel worn down, sick, and not like yourself. As you get older, you’ll probably notice that it takes longer each time to bounce back.

Symptoms are a window into your health. If it’s taking longer each time you overindulge to feel better, your body might be having a hard time keeping up with healing.

What can you do to kickstart your body’s natural healing processes? Knowing what to give your body so it can heal is crucial for feeling better when you’re hurting.

The number one thing you need to do

If you’re looking to get your health back on track, you need to make sure you’re hydrated.

This is especially true during the summer, and even more so if you spent a lot of time in the heat. Your body also needs extra water if you drank alcohol.

Water flushes out toxins so your cells can work at maximum capacity. If they’re full of guck, processes like healing will take the back burner and happen much slower.

Take care of your mental health

Did you know your physical health is connected to your mental health?

When you’re stressed, your body won’t be able to heal as quickly. So, when you have a crazy holiday weekend, it’s going to take your body longer to go back to normal.

Stress overloads all your important processes, then your cells will go into low power mode and only do the bare minimum. This happens because your brain controls each of these processes, and it’ll have less bandwidth to keep everything running when stress clouds your mind.

One of the best ways to overcome stress is through acupuncture. Not only does it realign every other system in your body at the same time, but it targets your neurological system to process stress better.

If you’re struggling with your mental or physical health, come in for an appointment. Our acupuncture clinic in Golden, CO can help your body recover, so you can feel your best.

Supplements, herbs, and other natural remedies

Your body relies on helpers in the form of nutrients, minerals, and vitamins to heal and give you energy. Without them, you’re going to feel like you’re in low power mode.

It’s hard to get enough of these helpers just by eating healthy. A lot of modern food is stripped of the nutrients and vitamins that your body needs to function.

That’s why it’s important to make sure you’re getting enough from other methods like supplements or herbal medicine. They can give you the dietary boost you need to feel your best.

As a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, I know exactly which herbs you need depending on your specific symptoms and needs. If you’ve ever been interested in herbal medicine, I can help you get on a tailored plan for your health that will help you thrive.

Do you need help feeling better? Or do you just want to get there faster? Let me help, schedule an appointment and we can use acupuncture, herbal medicine, or other holistic approaches to help you get better.