How to Stay Healthy and Sane During the Holidays

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How to Stay Healthy and Sane During the Holidays

With the busy season of the holidays approaching, that means a lot more travel for my family. It always seems to get a little hectic but it's great because we are all together.I really don't to want to let anything get into the way of our multi-generational Thanksgiving holiday. We spend 4-5 nights at a cabin the North Georgia mountains and this tradition has been going on for years. I look forward to this holiday all year because I enjoy it so much. However, it seems that with colder weather comes colds and I want to stop that at the sign of the first sniffle. It's really important to know How to Stay Healthy and Sane During the Holidays.

If you are like me, you don't want to let anything get in the way of celebrating and spending time with friends and family. That is why it is important to stay healthy and sane during the season and indeed all year long. The question is: how does one stay healthy and sane during this crazy busy season of life? Don't worry, we've got you covered with this How to Stay Healthy and Sane During the Holidays post. These handy tips will help you stay healthy and focused on the things that really matter during this busy Thanksgiving weekend.

1. Wash your hands a lot.

While cooking and prepping, you will be touching a lot of unknown surfaces. Make sure you’re washing those hands as much as possible. Not to mention, you don’t want to get sick right before the big Thanksgiving Day.

2. Stay hydrated.

Did you know that your body is made from mostly water? Staying hydrated is an important aspect during the holidays. If you aren’t hydrated enough, your immune system can break down. Drinking lots of water is one way to stay healthy and sane during the holidays.

3. Pick your battles.

The holidays bring a bunch of stress. Keep this in mind, pick your battles. Getting stressed out is not worth it during the holidays. Make sure you stay stress free and pick your battles. I mean, does it matter what kind of gravy is on the table?

4. Ask for help.

One key to staying healthy and sane during the holidays is to ask for help. Ask others to bring a side dish for Thanksgiving dinner. Don’t try to do everything yourself; it’s not worth it.

5. Use Zicam® Cold Remedy RapidMelts cold shortening to keep the cold at bay.

No one has time to get sick during the holidays. Zicam® Cold Remedy RapidMelts is how I stay healthy and sane during the holidays because they shorten the duration of a cold when taken at the first sign. No water needed because it melts in your mouth with a convenient does you take every 4-6 hours. Berry Lemonade Flavor with Elderberry is the flavoring and it’s amazing with a refreshing berry flavor! Now this Zicam® new plant-based homeopathic formula helps me to focus on what matters at an affordable price.

Zicam® is there to help you get back to what really matters in life (family, friends, jobs, daily lives, etc.). When traveling this holiday season, be sure to bring Zicam® along. Stay healthy and sane this holiday season using these tips. Happy Holidays!

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