The holidays are a time for joy and celebration, but they can also wreak havoc on your health. You know it!

From indulging in rich, spicy meals to sipping festive cocktails, it’s easy to overdo it—leading to unwelcome side effects like heartburn, hangovers, seasonal illnesses, and stress.

Did you know that heartburn affects up to 20% of U.S. adults weekly or that stress levels often peak during the holiday season, impacting sleep, immunity, and digestion?

The good news: A little preparation can go a long way in protecting your health while enjoying the festivities. From soothing heartburn to beating hangovers and speeding healing from seasonal bugs, discover how to keep holiday stress under control and stay energized and healthy to make the most of the season.

Sherry Torkos, pharmacist, author, and health expert with a passion for wellness and disease prevention. She combines conventional and holistic approaches to help people achieve better health. Sherry has received multiple national pharmacy awards for her dedication to patient care and is a trusted authority in holistic medicine. Sherry has delivered lectures to healthcare professionals and the public and frequently appears on radio and TV shows across North America. She is also the author of 18 books, including The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Saving Women’s Hearts, and The Glycemic Index Made Simple. Sherry’s expertise empowers individuals to take control of their health and embrace preventive care.