Dear Queenagers and Menofriends,

Do you know that Winter is the season of MENOPAUSE ?

As the nature gets into stillness and some animals hibernate over the winter period, we should also give ourselves the permission to REST, DO LESS in order to RESTORE our ENERGY before the next season. 

How nice it is to sit indoor next to the fireplace with a hot (non-alcholic) drink,  a nice book or watching the latest series on Netflix! 

As I already mentioned to many of you during my classes and the workshops, it is time to learn to say NO to others and YES to ourselves. 

We fully deserve some TIME OFF and some pampering.

The preparation for the upcoming Festive Season can be a bit overwhelming, rushing around getting the last presents, arranging parties, family visits, so please take every day few minutes to destress with some deep breathing to release your mind and move your body to keep your joints and gut healthy. Even if it is cold, dress warmily and go for a walk in nature.  The cold air is so regenerating.  

HEALTHY FESTIVE SEASON

What about this year trying to take more care of yourself during the upcoming festive season? Your gut and liver will be so grateful if you take good care of them and in return they will help you to sleep better, have more energy, be happy and enjoy the celebrations. There are plenty of healthy and tasty dishes, be creative using a lot of coulourful veggies, fruits and plant based protein. 

If you think you will have a big and heavy meal, you can try a trick I learned from my friend Ceylan: peel a piece of fresh ginger, add some salt and few drops of lime, then chew it for few minutes. It is pretty intense, but it helps prepare your stomach and you will digest much better. I tried this before heading to a heavy meal and I was surprised that I digested pretty well. It is worth trying.

To better understand the implications on your body and mind, try keeping a journal during this holiday period. Note what you eat and drink, and what you do during the day. This will give you plenty of information to reflect on in the new year.