With the stresses of buying last-minute Christmas presents, planning parties and getting the dreaded festive food shop done, we often end up burning the candle at both ends at this time of year. This means that ailments can often strike, just when we want to be feeling our best! But whether you're prone to aching feet, ringing ears or a tension headache from all the organising, you can swiftly stop these niggles in their tracks with our expert-approved guide. Try these easy ways to soothe, cure and prevent the most common complaints of the holiday season...
Headache help
Juggling Christmas planning with work and family can trigger tension headaches, and the main culprit is usually simple dehydration. If you're out of your normal routine, get into the habit of downing a glass of water every time you fill the kettle or open the fridge. Thumping head? Ibuprofen or aspirin work more effectively than paracetamol, says headache specialist Professor Anne MacGregor*.
Handle the heat
This story is from the November 27, 2023 edition of WOMAN - UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the November 27, 2023 edition of WOMAN - UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
TV & REVIEWS
Our pick of what to watch this week, plus the best podcasts and new books...
Beryl's BOUTIQUE
Her heart had been closed for business, but was it time to open up?
Finally I'm a size 10 JUST LIKE MY TWIN!
Eve Little and her twin sister Hayley supported each other through a life-changing journey
Stop bad breath embarrassing you
Party season means you could be getting 'up close and personal' with your nearest and dearest, so don't let poor oral health hold back your fun...
Get moving to beat that low mood
Look, I know it's November. The days are shorter (like our patience) and darker (like, sometimes, our mood) and moving our body gets pushed further down the must-do list. We hunker down and become insular.
Married to a MONSTER
Samantha Treanor, 33, thought she'd never escape her violent partner
MORE BAD NEWS FOR MEGHAN...
Hot on the heels of stories in the US press about the Sussexes being extremely difficult to work for, comes another body blow.
ANXIETY is part of who I am'
TV cook Nadiya Hussain on ageing, her career goals and pushing boundaries
SEPARATE LIVES
Has the shine come off their fairy tale, questions royal biographer Duncan Larcombe
NEVER too late
Catriona had regrets about the past - but perhaps it was time to embrace her future