ARLINGTON, Va. — The upcoming holiday season is full of reasons for good cheer, but the added demands of the season also can stress the capacities of our bodies.
Research shows that stress and unhealthy behaviors contribute to some of our country’s biggest health problems such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. This stress also can build up inside the body and manifest as back pain, neck pain or headaches, making matters even worse.
The American Chiropractic Association, in an effort to promote health and wellness this holiday season, offers “12 Days of Health and Wellness,” a campaign designed to give consumers tips on ways to manage the holidays more healthfully at www.acatoday.org/12days.
Each day focuses on a different topic such as choosing nutritious foods, getting enough sleep, and stretching after tree-trimming or gift wrapping to help ease back pain.
“The holidays are synonymous with frenzied activities, parties, shopping and stress, so it is imperative that people take steps to address these issues in healthier ways,” ACA President Rick McMichael said. “It’s the perfect time to use ACA’s tips to take control of your health and to discover chiropractic’s natural approach to wellness.”