Back in the Holiday season of 2024, I sent a text out to all of my past and present clients wishing them a Happy Thanksgiving, but also giving them a little pep talk. I didn’t discourage eating, drinking or being merry. However, I did provide some tips and hacks to provide a shield against some of the unhealthy choices we all inevitably make on holidays. These strategies can apply to any holiday, bachelor party, vacation, etc. Enjoy!!!
As we Navigate through the toxin obstacle course that is Thanksgiving, let’s not forget to give thanks to or our numerous detox pathways. Without them, we’d all be dead. 
Our liver, kidneys, lungs, digestive system, lymphatic system and skin will all be working overtime tomorrow to protect us from the additives in our food, alcohol in our glass, chemicals in our aunt’s perfume, EMF’s from our phones, and the mental/emotional stress from our least favorite family members.
What can we do to improve these detox pathways when we need them the most?
Pre-game :
1. Hydrate
2. Electrolytes
3. Movement
4. Good nutrition (while you still can)
5. Meditate
6. Probiotics
6. Supplement (glutathione, vitamin C, fish oil)
7. Bone Broth (strengthen gut wall)
Game time:
1. Pace yourself and keep portions smaller than usual.
2. Stay hydrated
3. Remove yourself from danger zones, meditate in the bathroom if necessary.
4. Move (mobilize some of these calories by grabbing your favorite relative for a walk, or multiple walks if #3 is an issue)
5. Practice gratitude
6. Be a food snob. ( Are mashed potatoes really that hard to come by? Is the pathmark pumpkin pie really gonna knock your socks off? If so, the dive in)
7. Digestive enzymes
8. Don’t bring leftovers home.
Post-game night/ next day:
1. No snacking on leftovers
2. Hydrate
3. Meditate
4. No snacking on leftovers
5. Supplement with magnesium, activated charcoal, melatonin
6. Electrolytes
7. Sleep (10pm-2am is your physical repair cycle)
7. Move/sauna/sweat
8. No snacking on leftovers
9. Probiotics/bone broth (repopulate gut microbiome)