Navigating the Holiday Season: Balancing Indulgence and Health

Overeating, especially of unhealthy foods, can lead to long-term health issues such as weight gain, heart problems, and diabetes. In the short term, overeating causes your stomach to expand and press on other organs, revs up your metabolism, makes your heart work harder, and leaves you feeling tired and sluggish. It can also cause blood sugar spikes and crashes, as well as heartburn and acid reflux. To feel better after overeating, try staying upright, engaging in light activity, drinking water, and using remedies like ginger or peppermint.