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Piling on too many expectations of big change, even if the intention is to improve your health, is too often setting yourself up for stress and, unfortunately, failure. We wanted to do something different, and instead offer up achievable, accessible, actually small and actually useful steps you can take that can have an outsized impact on your wellbeing - and your life! - for your healthiest year yet.

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Many of the cheery things we associate with this time that make us happy – delicious food, festive drinks, late nights, travel to see loved ones – can spell bad news for your gut. Not to mention, getting an upset stomach is not on anyone’s “nice” list. And when we look at the rituals this time of year, which usually include rich ingredients, big portions, alcohol, added sugar, excess fat, it’s no surprise that the most wonderful time of the year isn’t so wonderful for your stomach. Read on to see how you can have your cake, eat it too, and stay your best self this holiday season.
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