- Health advice
- 5 min read
- Nov 17, 2025
Festive Fun, Mindful Balance
The holiday season is about celebration, connection, and good food, but it can also bring fatigue, digestive discomfort, and stress. Between late nights, indulgent meals, and endless social events, it’s easy to overdo it.
Our practitioners share simple, practical ways to stay energised and balanced through the busy festive period, so you can feel good while making memories.
Expert Insights from Our Practitioners
Krista Gilen (Naturopath)
“Indulge mindfully: enjoy festive foods without guilt by balancing richer meals with nutrient-dense options and staying hydrated. To support energy and digestion, consider activated B vitamins to cope with stress and pressure, and a high-quality probiotic to aid gut health and nutrient absorption.”
Activated B-vitamins to maintain energy, mood, and resilience.
Supports digestive balance and immune function.
Maria F. Butler (Naturopath)
“At the end of the festive season, I suggest a gentle cleanse and check hydration. Incorporate exercise like walking, swimming, or yoga. For morning support, try a B complex or greens powder. During the day, enjoy Tulsi herbal teas for energy, calm, and digestion. At night, magnesium supports rest and relaxation.”
Maria's Picks
Replenishes electrolytes to maintain hydration.
Adaptogenic herbal blend for stress and digestion.
Marie Claire Quilao (Naturopath & Registered Nurse)
“The festive season is filled with gatherings and indulgent meals. My go-to supplement during this time is a digestive enzyme to help prevent or manage indigestion, bloating, or irregular bowel motions.”
Comprehensive enzyme formula supporting digestion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.
Amy (Nutritionist)
“The festive season is for joy and connection — not restriction. I encourage clients to focus on balance: enjoying celebrations while supporting digestion, energy, and wellbeing.”
Smart Habits for the Season:
✔ Start meals with protein and fibre to steady energy
✔ Alternate water with festive drinks
✔ Take a short walk after larger meals
✔ Savour your favourites in mindful portions
Amy's Favourites
Aids digestion of heavier meals.
Soothes bloating and supports gut comfort.
Herbs and nutrients to promote healthy liver detoxification.
Maintains energy and supports the nervous system.
Supports relaxation and restful sleep.
Balances gut flora and supports digestion.
Simple Strategies for a Healthier, Happier Holiday
Enjoy the celebrations without the crash by keeping these simple habits front of mind:
- Eat mindfully. Balance indulgent meals with lighter, nutrient-rich foods.
- Hydrate often. Alternate water or electrolytes with festive drinks to stay energised.
- Keep moving. Gentle activity like walks or yoga helps digestion and eases stress.
- Rest well. Quality sleep supports mood, appetite, and immunity.
- Support your gut and liver. A probiotic, digestive enzyme, or liver-support formula can help your body process richer meals.
- Nourish early. Start your day with a smoothie, greens, or protein to stabilise energy.
- Get some sun. A few minutes outdoors boosts vitamin D and mood.
- Stay balanced, not strict. Mindful enjoyment makes wellbeing sustainable through the season.
With mindful eating, hydration, and simple supplement support, you can enjoy every celebration and still feel energised, comfortable, and well. Because the best gift you can give yourself this season is balance.
References
- Markowiak, P. et al. (2017). Effects of Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics on Human Health. Nutrients, 9(9):1021.
- Tardy, A.-L. et al. (2020). Vitamins and Minerals for Energy, Fatigue and Cognition: A Narrative Review of the Biochemical and Clinical Evidence. Nutrients, 2020, 12, 228.
- Warren, A., Frame, L.A. (2025). Restoring a Healthy Relationship with Food by Decoupling Stress and Eating: A Translational Review of Nutrition and Mental Health. Nutrients, 17(15):2466.
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