The solution: If you know that you risk being stressed, anticipate your organization as much as possible, take the time to breathe deeply and do not hesitate to consult if the stress becomes too great. Sufficient sleep and regular physical activity are also essential.
2. Overwork
Shopping for gifts or decorating the house can be unusual physical exertions, particularly risky in cold weather.
The solution: delegate certain tasks and learn to say “no”. Your health is more important than a perfect New Year's Eve.
3. Eating excesses
Festive meals, often high in salt, saturated fats and sugars, can unbalance blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. Digestion of excessive portions also places a heavy strain on the cardiovascular system.
The solution: try to eat slowly and sensibly as much as possible. Don’t hesitate to offer healthier alternatives during festive meals.
4. Excessive alcohol
Overconsumption of alcohol can cause “vacation heart syndrome.” First described in 1978 by an American cardiologist, this syndrome describes the occurrence of temporary cardiac arrhythmias in patients not suffering from any cardiovascular disease. And this after weekend trips or during the end-of-year holidays.
Typical symptoms include a sudden throbbing, throbbing or racing feeling in the chest, lack of energy or feeling excessively tired, dizziness, chest discomfort…
The solution: limit your alcohol consumption, alternate with water and only drink while eating.
Water beads and beads: doctors warn of the risk of ingestion
Source: Destination Santé
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