How to Navigate the Festive Season with Health and Balance

🇬🇧 How to Navigate the Festive Season with Health and Balance
Several studies show that mortality — especially from cardiovascular causes — tends to rise during the Christmas and New Year holidays. The reasons are multifactorial: excessive food intake, emotional stress, disrupted sleep, alcohol consumption, delays in seeking medical care, and a certain “rush to live.”
Fortunately, small lifestyle adjustments can reverse the trend.
🗓️ 1. Plan Ahead for the Holidays
Free up time before the celebrations to reduce last-minute overload.
Simplify commitments and shopping — what matters is presence, not performance.
Keep a minimal routine of sleep and physical activity.
🥗 2. Eat Mindfully
Choose balanced meals and avoid excessive sugar, salt, and fat.
Drink alcohol in moderation and stay well hydrated.
Include fruits, vegetables, and natural sources of magnesium, zinc, and B-vitamins.
☕ 3. Avoid “Desadaptogens”
Cut down on coffee, tobacco, alcohol, and refined sugar — substances that deplete neuro-metabolic balance.
Support your energy naturally with adaptogens such as Rhodiola, Ashwagandha, or Ginseng, according to your profile.
💊 4. Schedule Check-Ups and Review Your Medication
Book your routine appointments before the holidays.
Make sure you have enough medication for chronic conditions.
Don’t postpone medical attention — emergency care remains available.
🧘 5. Practice Meditation and Mindfulness
Take a few minutes each day for conscious breathing.
Quiet the mind and regain inner focus.
Serenity is the greatest gift you can give yourself.
❤️ 6. Nurture Your Relationships
Spend genuine, screen-free time with family and friends.
Remember those who are alone or in difficulty — a small gesture can save a life.
Empathy also strengthens the immune system.
🌿 7. Rely on Coaching and Smart Supplementation
Health coaching helps clarify priorities, manage stress, and boost motivation.
Personalized neuro-metabolic supplementation can help restore energy, sleep, and emotional balance.
Always seek advice from a qualified professional before starting any program.
✨ In summary
Christmas and New Year are not just moments to renew bonds with others, but also a time to reconnect with yourself — to care for your body, calm your mind, and act with generosity.

Dr Joaquim Couto – Méthode d’Équilibre Neuro-Métabolique
Médecin & Coach Santé à Nice