Maren Nader

Don’t overdo it Many activities can cause pain during the holidays. Decorating your home will likely top the list. Between digging through stacked boxes in the garage, dragging the tree from the top of your car and into the house and climbing the ladder to hang the lights, you may end up aching come Christmas morning. While these things could be looked at as “exercise,” don’t kid yourself. In that sense, it’s this “exercise” you are warned not to overdo, although you likely just did.

Thanksgiving is a time to show appreciation for the things that we have in life with the people that we love. It’s also a time to overindulge in meals that aren’t easy on the waistline. And, after the big Thanksgiving meal you might feel lethargic, bloated and guilty. Get your body back on track with these simple tips on ways to detox after Thanksgiving. Detox After Thanksgiving With Lemon Water The morning after Thanksgiving, start your day with a warm glass of water and lemon.

Pain and Depression: Stopping the Downward Spiral When you’re in pain it’s hard to feel like much is right with the world. So it’s hardly surprising that ongoing pain takes a toll on your mood, and can even lead to feelings of depression. While depression is often a symptom of chronic pain, the opposite is also true. Yes, you read that right: depression can cause physical pain. In fact, about half of people who suffer from depression also experience physical pain.