You know I had to go there. We all need a little reminder here and there about how to take care of ourselves during this jolly, giving season which is truly about…consuming as much alcohol, sugar, and refined goodies as possible. Ow, my pancreas hurts just thinking about it. Don’t worry, I’ll make this short and sweet so that you can head off to your Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa/Pagan rum-laced and fruitcake-filled party. Hey, HEY – wait! At least take this probiotic before you head out the door, and maybe a shot of some liver-protecting herbs, like Herb Pharm Healthy Liver Tonic, a personal fav. Don’t forget to take some more (most people put it in water, I’m a straight out of the bottle kinda gal) before you go to bed. If you are still listening, here are some other health tips so that January 1 doesn’t feel like a toilet seat imprint on your cheek from sleeping on it ’til six in the morning.

Need some belly lovin’? How about a little swish swish of those insides (oh, especially come January 1?).

Is it runny nose season yet? In our house it sure is. Kula Baby came down with a cold yesterday. In between battling to wipe his nose and hauling the fuss monkey around all day, I managed to come up with a wellness plan to get him feeling better. Rest, fluids, and TLC are always good places to start when you have a little one sick at home, but believe it or not, there are a few additional principles that will send your child on the road to recovery even faster.