Today is the first day back at work after the holiday. Are you all still having a great time and reluctant to see the holiday end? Office workers, are you feeling various physical discomforts? If so, it means you've got "post-holiday syndrome," such as inflammation, gastrointestinal discomfort, fatigue, etc. These are all caused by not getting enough rest during the holiday and being overly tired. So, how can you cope? Let's find out below.
◆ The Long Holiday is Over: How to Tackle Post-Holiday Syndrome
1. Post-holiday Inflammation
If you ate a lot of "heaty" food during the holidays and are experiencing symptoms like a sore throat or mouth ulcers, you need to eat some foods that reduce heat and soothe your throat.
Recommended Foods: Spinach, Honey, Kelp, Cucumber
Recommended Tea: Monks Fruit Tea
Ingredients: One Monks Fruit
Instructions: Chop the Monks Fruit, brew it with boiling water for 10 minutes, and drink it like plain water. 1-2 times a day, one fruit each time.
Main Benefits: Relieves chronic pharyngitis, sore throat, itching, and dryness.
Tip: Spinach, kelp, cucumber, and Monks Fruit are all considered "cooling" foods. It's best not to eat too many in winter, as it can easily make your body weaker, especially for people with a "cold" body constitution. If you have a "cold" body constitution and experience inflammation, just drinking honey water will do.
2. Post-holiday Fatigue
After the holiday, you might feel listless at work, like you can never get enough sleep, and your mind isn't clear. At this time, you need to supplement your body with Vitamin B.
Recommended Foods: Tomatoes, Oranges, Bananas, Grapes, Pears, Walnuts, Chestnuts, Kiwis
Recommended Tea: Tieguanyin Tea
Ingredients: A small amount of Tieguanyin tea leaves
Instructions: Briefly rinse the tea leaves with a small amount of hot water, then brew as usual; drink it one hour after a meal.
Main Benefits: Tieguanyin tea contains Vitamin B, which helps maintain the normal function of the nervous, cardiovascular, and digestive systems. It also contains theophylline, which can refresh the mind.
Tip: Vitamin B is a water-soluble substance and can be excreted from the body. Therefore, if you engaged in strenuous activities like traveling or hiking during the holiday, you'll feel especially tired afterward, largely due to the loss of Vitamin B.
3. Post-holiday Gastrointestinal Discomfort
Holidays often involve gatherings with friends, where you consume a lot of fat and protein. Chatting while eating can also lead to unknowingly consuming more food than usual. Your digestive system can't handle the sudden "heavy load," leading to either diarrhea or constipation. At this time, the key is to eat a light diet and consume some foods that cleanse the intestines.
Recommended Foods:
Dried Scallop and Winter Melon Soup with Lily Bulb
For Constipation: Winter Melon, Corn, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Carrots, Celery, Oatmeal
For Diarrhea: Guava, Apple
Recommended Tea: Pu'er Tea
Ingredients: A small amount of Pu'er tea leaves
Instructions: Discard the first infusion of water, then brew as usual; drink it one hour after a meal.
Main Benefits: Aids digestion, cleanses the intestines, and has a certain sobering effect.
Tip: Winter melon, corn, and other foods are rich in dietary fiber, which is great for relieving constipation. Winter melon can be used in soups, and corn can be boiled and eaten whole. Guava has an astringent effect, so it can help with diarrhea. However, if the diarrhea is severe, be sure to seek medical attention promptly and drink more light saline water to prevent dehydration.
◆ Get Back in the Mood Quickly: Don't Let Post-Holiday Syndrome Take Hold
1. Take corrective measures to adjust your biological clock
Go to bed early and wake up early, ensure you get enough sleep. If possible, take a short nap at noon. Take a hot bath before bed to try and return to your pre-holiday schedule.
2. Adjust your mindset and get back into work mode
Try to stop all social engagements, calm your excited nerves, and mentally prepare yourself for work. Let your thoughts return to their usual, focused operational mode.
3. Practice self-regulation
Read more newspapers and magazines, listen to music, and plan your work in advance. Do moderate exercise like jogging, walking, or dancing to boost your spirits.
4. Adjust your diet to recover your energy
When mentally fatigued, eat more easily digestible foods. Avoid overly cold, hard, or spicy foods to reduce the burden on your stomach and intestines. Eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, and animal organs rich in protein and vitamins. You should also drink more hot tea, activated water, or purified water daily, and control your snack intake to help relieve physical fatigue.