12/08/2025
HIDDEN HOLIDAY TOXINS
How to Protect Your Health (and Your Brain) This Season
The holidays bring joy and celebration, but they also come with a surprising number of toxins that can overwhelm your body and nervous system. Many of these exposures are small, but together they create a “toxic load” that affects your mood, energy, immunity, and brain function.
Below are the 5 most common holiday toxins and how to protect yourself.
1. Holiday Foods & Sugar Overload
Sugar, processed foods, dyes, and preservatives skyrocket during the holidays. These increase inflammation, weaken immunity, and stress the brain.
TIP: Balance treats with whole foods, protein, and water.
2. Artificial Fragrances (Candles, Sprays, Plug-ins)
Many holiday scents contain phthalates, VOCs, and formaldehyde, linked to headaches, hormone imbalance, respiratory irritation, and nervous system stress.
TIP: Choose essential-oil diffusers or natural candles.
3. Gift Wrap, Décor, and Packaging
Glitter, synthetic décor, and wrapping materials can release chemicals like benzene and toluene.
TIP: Use natural décor and paper-based or reusable wrapping.
4. Cleaning Supplies
People clean more during the holidays, increasing exposure to harsh chemicals that strain detox pathways and the nervous system.
TIP: Switch to natural cleaners and ventilate well.
5. Holiday Stress – The Most Overlooked Toxin
Chronic stress triggers cortisol, disrupts sleep, slows healing, and overwhelms the brain’s ability to regulate the body.
TIP: Prioritize sleep, breathe deeply, and keep your adjustment schedule consistent.
⭐ Why Chiropractic Care Matters
Your nervous system controls how your body detoxifies, responds to stress, heals, and fights illness. When the brain becomes overwhelmed, your health suffers.
Proper care helps regulate the brain and improve parasympathetic function, allowing your body to detoxify and heal more effectively, especially during the holiday rush.
Protect Your Health This Season
✔ Reduce toxic exposures
✔ Support your nervous system
✔ Stay consistent with your adjustments
✔ Ask us about natural detox support
Source
https://www.ecocenter.org/healthy-stuff/reports/ghosts-christmas-past
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