You have all the shopping and worrying--about what to get whom, will it fit, do they already have one, can we afford it; and all the visiting--friends, family; and all the partying--cookies and milk, nuts and beer, dips, vegetables, wine, cheese and crackers (all, of course, before sitting down for the big meal). After all the last minute rushing around, lost sleep, and I got a million things to do...

Before you know it ... that's right -- fatigue, fever, chills, ache-all-over-feeling, coughing, sneezing, and complaining!

Maybe you never put it together before but it seems to me to be more than just coincidence that "cold and flu season" happens to occur just after we've basically stuffed ourselves for weeks (probably since Thanksgiving), totally stressed ourselves out, probably destroying any semblance of what might have been regular sleeping and exercise routines and in general, completely abused our bodies.

After all, we are too busy seeing people, going places, and getting things done to consider our health! At least we are still contributing to our health by thinking positively. Unless or course you are looking for a parking space at the mall, dealing with crowds, or stuck in a blizzard on the way to a Christmas party. Unfortunately, in the holiday rush, some people get away from their regular chiropractic adjustments.

Now I am not suggesting that we all forego the preparation, partying, or even the panic of the holiday season, but do your best to keep up with all the things that help promote health.

Remember, if you want to be well, you simply must make your health a priority. Do as many things that contribute to attaining and maintaining your health as you can--namely make good food choices in moderate amounts, exercise regularly, get the rest you need, keep a positive outlook. And of course, have your spine checked regularly so that you can be at your best to enjoy the holiday celebrations, while being better able to handle the stress that is associated with them!!!

__________________________________________________