For many of us, the festive season is the only time to relax and take some well-deserved time off. But in between resting, the holidays are also known for festivities. While the festive season was great, all good things come to an end. Luckily, there are plenty of simple ways to refresh and repair your body to ensure a healthy start to the new year. Follow these simple tips to get back on track and get 2025 off to a great start. Your mind and body will thank you!
Repair your gut
All the alcohol, desserts and rich foods consumed over the festive season can wreak havoc on the gut – especially if you’re not used to eating that way. Gut health is essential for a healthy immune system, healthy skin, improved mental health and better weight management. A healthy gut is filled with the correct ratio of good bacteria, and one of the best ways to feed good bacteria is with fibre. You can incorporate fibre to your diet by adding it to your morning smoothie, yoghurt, porridge, or baked goods like muffins. It’s an easy and tasty way to start the gut repair process and get your gut back on track.
Soothe tired muscles
If you spent a lot of time swimming, hiking or doing other physical activities this festive season, your muscles may be feeling a little tired. You can benefit massively from regular epsom salt baths if you lead an active lifestyle. The magnesium in epsom salts is known to aid muscle recovery, soothe tired muscles, reduce inflammation and promote good sleep and relaxation.
Hydrate your skin
Unhealthy foods, sugar, alcohol and sun exposure all dehydrate the skin, which may explain why so many of us struggle with our skin post-holidays. Commit to a quality skincare regime at the start of the year, and stick to it. This means cleansing and moisturising twice daily and protecting your skin from the sun all year round. While your skin needs additional hydration and repair, we recommend using a protective face mist and intensely moisturising balm.
It’s not just the skin on your face that gets dry – you may also notice increased dryness on your arms and legs due to sun exposure, sea water or chlorine from the swimming pool. Nourishing body oils are a great option to apply after a shower or bath as it moisturises skin and locks the moisture in.
Clean your home the natural way
After all that entertaining and having everyone at home all day, it’s likely your home needs a bit of a deep clean. It’s becoming increasingly apparent that many traditional cleaning products contain harsh chemicals that are harmful to your health, which is why natural cleaning products are finally getting the attention they deserve. Using green cleaning products is better for your health, your children’s health and your pets' health, so while you’re detoxing from all the indulgences of the festive season, why not give your home a natural detox too?
Try the benefits of aromatherapy
If you’ve yet to incorporate aromatherapy into your daily routine, you’re missing out! Essential oils allow us to address physical and mental challenges naturally, and without side effects.
