How to Prevent Holiday Bloat
It’s that time of year again: the temptations of sweet
holiday treats are upon us and our tummies may have something to say about it.
Parties filled with cakes, processed foods and alcoholic beverages will be
plentiful this year, which means being armed with natural remedies to fight off
that holiday bloat is a must!
Sugar cookies, pumpkin pies and cups of eggnog, oh my! No
matter how strict you may be with the foods you eat, the holiday season is a
tempting one and overeating is so easy to do during the many festivities. While
there may be some ways you can help your tummy battle the many smorgasbords of
the holidays, do you have a plan for when your food coma hits?! With Life Alert
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Although Life Alert can help you with medical home
emergencies such as accidents, falls, fires, or home invasions, you still need
to be responsible for what’s on your plate. You may have been good all year
long with your diet, but if there is a time to fall off the bandwagon, it’s the
holidays. With all of the delicious treats at home, at your friends and even at
work, the temptation is hard to escape which is why Food Matters[1]
has listed several easy and holistic ways you can help your stomach fight your
unusual eating habits this season.
1. Pre-Tox With Probiotics.
Before the holidays get into full swing,
start preparing your gut's digestive capacity with probiotics. It's recommended
that over the long term, fermented food is better for the proper intestinal
flora of 80-85 percent good bacteria to 15-20 percent pathogenic bacteria. If
you haven't been doing this, do a crash probiotic binge with high quality
supplements containing high counts of several strains of bacteria. This sort of
thing should also be done temporarily during and after you've been forced into
taking antibiotics. Then go long-term and find the fermented food or beverage
solution that works for you.
2. Slow And Steady.
Eat more slowly while talking a little less
during meals. You can slow down by chewing more. Consuming liquids, plain
water, beer, wine, whatever, should be done sparingly while eating. Try to
avoid mixing in too many sugary items with whatever you eat. Say "no
mas" before you're full. After a bout of heavy eating, take a walk. If you
need to rest, lie down on your left side. Ayurvedic doctors, whose health focus
is digestion, recommend these activities.
3. A Spoonful Of Apple Cider Vinegar.
Try a tablespoon or two of organic,
unpasteurized apple cider vinegar in a glass of filtered water, add a squeeze
of lemon and a teaspoon of raw honey for flavor. You can take it before,
during, or after a meal or party snacking. It's wise to have a few digestive
enzyme supplements on hand as well to help improve digestion. Improve your
overall digestion while giving your pancreas a break.
4. Chew Some Fennel Seeds.
If you're going to office parties or dinner
parties at others' homes or out to eat, carry some fennel seeds along. Chewing
fennel seeds after a meal is a traditional Indian method of promoting
digestion. Fennel seeds are openly available and served like after dinner mints
in Indian restaurants. When you're home, you can make a strong peppermint tea
or put a few drops of peppermint oil into water and drink it. Many swear by
peppermint tea for digestive issues of all sorts. Some do well with fresh
chamomile tea before bed time as well.
5. Be A Ginger Ninja.
Ginger tea or capsules usually work well for
stomach problems. You can make the tea by boiling thin sliced ginger root,
enough to cover the bottom of your pan, and let it simmer for around a
half-hour. Organic ginger root is pricier and not as available as
conventionally farmed ginger root. So
peel the skin off conventionally farmed ginger root before slicing. When the
tea cools enough to drink, add a little raw honey. Capsules are obviously more
convenient if you're out and about.
Although most things are good in moderation, naughty
seasonal treats are about to overload your life and possibly your tummy this
holiday season. So use the helpful tips above to keep your stomach in working
order and use Life Alert Protection to keep your whole body in working order!
While wearing their medical alert pendant, you can receive an emergency medical
response fast, no matter when you may encounter a life threatening emergency!
Plus, Life Alert’s dispatch team is available 24/7, even during the holidays!
So grab another sugar cookie and be under the best in personal protection, you
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Works Cited:
1.
Louis, PF. “5 Natural Remedies to Beat the
Holiday Bloat.” Food Matters.
12 December 2013.