{"id":143,"date":"2018-12-27T21:41:38","date_gmt":"2018-12-27T10:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cranbournechiro.com.au\/blog\/?p=143"},"modified":"2018-12-27T21:41:46","modified_gmt":"2018-12-27T10:41:46","slug":"how-to-beat-holiday-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.cranbournechiro.com.au\/blog\/how-to-beat-holiday-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Beat Holiday Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Our\nbodies are designed to be healthy \u2013 to exist in a stable state of optimal\nfunction better known as homeostasis. During the holidays, heightened stress\ncan wreak havoc on our nervous system, and therefore our optimal function,\nleaving us feeling tired and worn down. The good news is, you can stay happy\nand healthy and feeling great this holiday season by integrating a few simple\nholiday stress busters into your routine, and while you can\u2019t eliminate every\nsource of stress in your life, a few smart decisions can help keep that added\nstress at bay and reduce your chances of getting sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why it Matters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each\nyear, millions of people get sick before, during, or after the holidays, and\nthe most common culprit for all this illness is STRESS. When your body is\nstressed, it doesn\u2019t recover very well, and you are more likely to become sick.\nNot only could you experience more aches and pains, but you may also experience\nmental fatigue. Luckily, you\u2019re in the right place. New research tells us that just\nlike eating well and getting enough sleep, Chiropractic adjustments can go a\nlong way towards positively influencing your stress levels by reducing your\nmuscle tension so that you can feel better both during the holiday season and\ninto the new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n