Dehen Chiropractic, Ltd.

02/21/2025

"Move to Embrace Life!"

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12/10/2024

Since the added demands of the holiday season can stress the capacity of our bodies, we need to do everything we can to help ourselves. Eat right, drink plenty of water, stretch, exercise and take a few minutes to slow down and reflect on what the season is all about.”

Please consider the following tips to help keep you and your loved ones healthy, happy and safe this season.

Treat Holiday Shopping as an Athletic Event

*Stay hydrated! Drink eight to ten 8-ounce glasses of water a day. (Coffee, tea, soft drinks and alcohol are diuretics/dehydrators. Don’t substitute them for water.) On shopping days, you may need to drink even more water. Be sure to stretch before and after a long day of shopping.
*When you are stressed-out, your muscles are less flexible than usual.
*Wear shoes with plenty of cushioning in the soles to absorb the impact of walking on those hard shopping mall floors. According to recent studies, 60% of women report wearing shoes that are uncomfortable.
*Make sure the clothing you wear is as comfortable as possible. It’s a good idea to wear layers, because you may be going from a cold environment (outdoors) to a warm environment (indoors).
*Leave your purse at home. Wear a light f***y pack, or if necessary, a light backpack instead.
Pack only those items that are absolutely essential (driver’s license, credit card, etc.).
*If you start to feel some pain, nip it in the bud.
Apply an ice bag to the affected area for 20 minutes, then take it off for a couple of hours.
Repeat a couple of times each day over the next day or two.

So relax and enjoy the holidays!