Holiday Health Hacks: Nutrition, Sleep, and Stress Management for a Joyful Season
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Dr. Alfred AlessiMatt Tack

Holiday Health Hacks: Nutrition, Sleep, and Stress Management for a Joyful Season

S4 E47 • Nov 25, 2025 • 32 mins

In this episode, explore the significance of maintaining health during the holiday season. Learn strategies for healthier eating and stress management, and understand how sleep and hormones influence holiday eating habits. Discover how to avoid the "I'll start in January" mentality with a blueprint for a healthy holiday plate and strategic shopping tips. Gain insights into eating strategically at parties and maintaining blood sugar control. Emphasizing health as a continuous journey, the episode delves into personalized nutrition, using blood and gut tests, and genetic markers for tailored dietary benefits. Biohacks and functional medicine tips offer a robust plan for holiday health, concluding with a call to action and closing remarks.

Key Points

  • Understanding your unique body blueprint through genetic and metabolic testing can help you make informed dietary choices, especially during the holiday season.
  • Maintaining healthy habits such as prioritizing protein, managing blood sugar levels, and getting adequate sleep can prevent metabolic dysregulation and weight gain during the holidays.
  • Daily detox practices like hydration, consuming cruciferous vegetables, and using supplements such as milk thistle and glutathione can support your body's natural detox pathways and overall health.
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