You might’ve felt sick after Thanksgiving, whether that was from overeating, drinking too much, or stressing out over hosting family. Regardless of how it happened, your body needs extra support to feel better again.
Uncomfortable or painful symptoms like headaches, digestive problems, fatigue, hormonal problems, and others occur when your body doesn’t have what it needs to support your health. This can occur both in the short-term and long-term.
How do you help yourself feel better faster when this happens? Here is our advice for helping rebalance your body to find relief:
Drink plenty of water
This is often overlooked when you start to feel sick, but it’s one of the most important things you can do for your health.
Overate at dinner? Water will help your digestive tract process your food properly and prevent digestive problems.
Had a little too much alcohol? Water will help your body remove toxins and process alcohol while minimizing damage.
Getting sick? Water will help clear your cells of the germy invaders so your immune system can work faster.
When in doubt, up your water intake and see how you feel.
Make sure you eat healthy, balanced meals
Getting enough food and nutrients while balancing your blood sugar does a lot for the way you feel.
Didn’t eat enough today? See if a meal doesn’t help the way you feel.
Ate too much? Make sure you’re getting plenty of fiber at your next meal to digest the extra food.
Too much sugar makes you feel bad? Have plenty of protein to help balance it out.
Pay attention to whether you’re overdoing or underdoing it with any aspect of your diet and do your best to make adjustments that will help you feel better.
Try herbs for soothing
Chinese herbal medicine has a lot of functions, and soothing symptoms is one of them.
If you’re having digestive issues, try ginger tea to soothe your stomach. If that doesn’t work, ask me about an herbal medicine plan the next time you come in for an appointment.
When it comes to headaches, licorice can make a big difference with your pain. It influences your cortisol levels to balance your hormones and reduce the severity of headaches and migraines.
For fatigue issues, ashwagandha can also help balance your cortisol and adrenal levels. This is a great way to boost your energy while also feeling more calm.
As a doctor of oriental medicine, I can help you find the best herbal medicine plan for you. My extensive knowledge of which herbs help which health problems can reduce the frequency and severity of your symptoms.
Acupuncture
This is one of the best ways to bring balance back to your body, regardless of the health issue you’re facing.
Acupuncture taps into your body’s vital energy to influence the strength of its flow. When it can flow without blockages, your cells, systems, tissues, organs, and the rest of your body work like a perfectly oiled machine.
When you feel sick as you have been, it’s because this energy is blocked. Come in for acupuncture to release these blockages and restore your state of health.
At OHM Acupuncture, our clinic is equipped to help with a wide range of health issues. Whether you’re dealing with something that’s come up recently or a long-term health issue, we can help. Schedule an appointment and we’ll find a treatment option that works best for you and your needs.
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