11/23/2025
Digestion and your nervous system work hand in hand. When your gut is stressed or overloaded from holiday meals, your whole body can feel tense, sluggish, or irritable. A calm gut helps create a calm nervous system, which means better mood, better energy, and better sleep.
If you overindulge this week, here are simple ways to support your body:
• Eat protein first to help steady your blood sugar
• Add fiber and colorful veggies to support digestion
• Take a slow walk after meals to reduce bloating
• Sip warm lemon water or ginger tea to soothe the gut
• Try deep breathing before meals to shift into rest and digest
• Stay hydrated, especially if your meals were salty or heavy
• Consider magnesium glycinate at night to relax the gut and support recovery
From a functional medicine perspective, the goal is to support your gut so you can enjoy the season and still feel good afterward. Small habits make a big difference.
Wishing you a healthy and happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Wolter Chiropractic and Wellness.
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