Why Your Gut Struggles During the Holidays

How Functional Medicine Can Support Your Gut Health During the Holidays

The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and indulgence—but it can also be challenging for your gut. Rich foods, sugary treats, and stress from packed schedules can leave you feeling bloated, fatigued, or off-balance. If you’re noticing these signs, functional medicine can help you stay on track.

Why Your Gut Struggles During the Holidays

• Overindulgence: Heavy meals and excess sugar can disrupt your gut bacteria.
• Stress: Holiday planning and social gatherings can increase cortisol levels, impacting digestion.
• Lack of Routine: Travel and irregular schedules can throw off your normal eating and sleeping patterns.

3 Ways Functional Medicine Supports Your Gut

1. Personalized Nutrition Plans: Learn to balance indulgence with gut-friendly foods like fiber-rich vegetables and fermented options.
2. Gut-Repairing Supplements: Support your digestion with probiotics, digestive enzymes, and key nutrients.
3. Stress Management Tools: Practice mindfulness or deep breathing to promote a calm gut-brain connection.

Tips for a Gut-Friendly Holiday

• Focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods at meals.
• Limit alcohol and sugary drinks, opting for water or herbal teas.
• Make time for relaxation and self-care to lower stress.

This holiday season, don’t let gut health take a back seat. At Functional Medicine of Delaware, we specialize in helping you achieve balance—even during life’s busiest moments.

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