Feeling overwhelmed by holiday demands? In this newsletter, we share practical tips on pacing to support your health, managing stressors, and boosting energy so you can enjoy the season while prioritizing your health. (written 12/01/2024)

In last week’s newsletter, we offered advice on managing symptoms through Thanksgiving, including recipes with anti-inflammatory properties. We received some lovely messages back about how useful the content was, so we thought it would be useful to dedicate our blog this week to a little deeper dive into pacing and symptom management over the holiday season. 

December is here, and with it comes the joys and challenges of the holidays. For those managing post-infection conditions, this time can feel overwhelming with disrupted routines and packed calendars. But it’s possible to celebrate and enjoy the time, while prioritizing your health and managing symptoms.

Here are three key strategies:

• Pace Yourself Broadly: Build practical rest breaks into busy days and spread out activities over the week to leave energy for busier times.

• Reduce Stressors: Avoid symptom triggers, like inflammatory foods or chemicals in harsh cleaning products.

• Boost Energy: Engage in gentle actions that help actively manage symptoms and boost your energy levels.

We dive into these deeper and provide practical tips in this week’s blog post, Finding Joy While Managing Symptoms During the Holidays. By Pacing and prioritizing your needs, you can make the most of the energy you have to enjoy the season while managing symptoms.

Wishing you a joyful and well-paced December!

Warmly,
Katie & Andrea

P.S. Pacing doesn’t necessarily mean resting. This week's blog post, Finding Joy While Managing Symptoms During the Holidays, provides a wider spectrum of pacing and practical strategies during the holiday season.