The holiday season is full of joy, family gatherings, and delicious meals, but it can also bring stress, travel fatigue, and digestive challenges. With Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), you can support your body and mind to enjoy the festivities without feeling overwhelmed. Here's your guide to building a TCM-inspired holiday survival kit, complete with tips for managing stress, boosting immunity, and supporting digestion.
🌿 1. Stress Management Toolkit
Why it’s important:
The holidays often mean reconnecting with loved ones, but let’s be real—family dynamics can be stressful. Keeping calm and grounded helps you enjoy the season while maintaining your well-being.
Your TCM Tools:
Herbal Support:
Xiao Yao San (Free and Easy Wanderer): This classic TCM formula helps regulate your mood and alleviate stress by balancing the Liver and Spleen.
Breathing Technique:
4-7-8 Breathing: Inhale for 4 counts,
hold for 7 counts, exhale for 8 counts. This technique calms your nervous system and restores balance quickly.
Yoga Hand Mudra:
Prithvi Mudra (Earth Mudra): Touch the tip of your ring finger to the tip of your thumb. This mudra promotes grounding and stability, reducing anxiety and stress - no one has to know you're using it!
✈️ 2. Immunity Boosting Toolkit
Why it’s important:
Traveling on planes or trains exposes you to crowded spaces, which can challenge your immune system. Stay protected with these simple TCM tools.
Your TCM Tools:
Essential Oil:
Thieves Blend: A blend of clove, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and rosemary essential oils to protect against airborne germs. Dab a drop on your wrists or diffuse while traveling.
Ear Acupressure:
Shen Men Ear Seed: Apply a small seed or acupressure sticker to the Shen Men point (in the upper part of the ear) for stress relief and enhanced immunity. Book a telehealth session with Dr. Jaz to learn how to apply these easily!
Herbal Support:
Gan Mao Ling (Common Cold Formula): Keep this herb handy to combat the early signs of a cold or flu.
🥘 3. Digestive Health Toolkit
Why it’s important:
Holiday feasts are a treat, but indulgent meals can sometimes lead to bloating, discomfort, or sluggish digestion. With TCM, you can enjoy without regret!
Your TCM Tools:
Herbal Support:
The Curing Pill (Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Tang): This formula is a lifesaver for indigestion, nausea, and bloating from overeating or rich foods.
Soothing Treatment:
Castor Oil and Heat Pack: Apply warm castor oil with a heating pad to your abdomen to ease digestion and reduce inflammation.
Mindful Eating:
Diet Tip: Limit sugar and known inflammatory foods. Remember: No one is forcing you to eat something that doesn’t serve your body. Your "no" to them is a "yes" to you.
🎯 Take Action for a Healthier Holiday
This holiday season, take charge of your health with TCM. Whether it’s a stress-busting breathing exercise, immune-boosting herbs, or digestive support techniques, these tools are here to help you thrive.
👉 Ready for more personalized support?
Book an Acupuncture Session with Dr. Jaz.
Schedule a Telehealth Ear Seed Session to learn acupressure techniques.
Order these essential herbs and oils directly from our Fullscript store for ultimate convenience.
At the very least, try the breathing exercises and hand mudras during stressful moments—you’ll be surprised at the difference they make. If you find them helpful, schedule with Dr. Jaz for even more strategies to make this your healthiest, happiest holiday season yet!
Stay well and enjoy the holidays!
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