If your stomach feels “off” every December… you’re not imagining it.
Bloating, heaviness, heartburn, constipation, cravings, feeling puffy? December brings all of it.
And honestly? I feel it too.
Every year I see the same pattern with clients:
Your digestion isn’t broken. It’s overwhelmed.
Here’s why the holidays hit the gut so hard and what you can do to feel better.
Why Your Gut Struggles in December
1. Holiday meals are heavier
Richer food → slower digestion → more bloating.
2. You eat faster
Busy season = rushed meals.
Fast eating is a massive trigger for bloating.
3. Stress shuts down digestion
High cortisol “turns off” stomach enzymes.
Even small meals feel heavy.
4. Alcohol + sugar slows everything down
This combo increases inflammation and disrupts gut rhythm.
5. You lose your routine
Your gut likes consistency.
December doesn’t offer it.
6. Hydration drops
Cold weather + salty foods + alcohol = dehydration → constipation and sluggish digestion.
7 Simple Fixes That Help Fast
1. Eat protein FIRST
At parties or at home: grab turkey, shrimp, chicken skewers, deviled eggs, charcuterie meats.
This stabilizes cravings and digestion.
2. Slow down your eating
Pause. Breathe. Put your fork down between bites.
Instant bloating reducer.
3. Try the salt + water trick
½ tsp salt + water in the morning
½ tsp again before heavy meals or alcohol
Helps digestion, hydration, and energy.
4. Use Digestzymes
My number-one “holiday bloat insurance.”
Take 1 before heavier meals for smoother digestion.
5. Choose warm foods
Soups, stews, cooked veggies, broths.
Warm = easier for your gut to process.
6. Do a 5–10 minute walk after eating
Small effort, massive impact.
7. Use the simple 24-hour reset
Warm lemon water → protein + veggies → bone broth → magnesium
Helps clear heaviness and get digestion moving again.
Quick Holiday FAQ
“Why am I more bloated than usual?”
Stress + heavy meals + fast eating.
“Why constipation?”
Dehydration + less fibre + routine changes.
“Will this last?”
No, your gut recovers quickly with support.
Want the full plan? Grab the FREE Holiday Eating Survival Guide.
I put everything into a simple guide you can download
Inside, you’ll get:
✔ what to eat first at parties
✔ how to avoid “day-after regret”
✔ my 24-hour reset
✔ the recovery soup
✔ real digestive support that actually works
You don’t need perfection this month.
Just a few tools and they make December feel a whole lot better.
Have a wonderful day,
Mark
MK Natural Health Services
