Ho ho ho...ouch!

Source: http://www.crabtree-evelynblog.co.uk/

 


New research has revealed that less than one in 10 UK adults feel 100% and on top of the world in the winter, with nearly 6 out of 10 saying that they regularly feel tired and low in energy compared to any other time of year. Shockingly, a third (32%) admitted that they have previously missed out on a Christmas or New Year’s Eve party due to feeling run down or tired. With people looking forward to some much-needed Christmas cheer this year, it would be shame for people to miss out because of their health. Or so they say...


To tell the truth I've been feeling really run down lately. More sleepy than usual, I find it i increasingly difficult to wake up in the mornings (even harder when I am going to the gym before work!), to avoid coming down with a cold and to fight the hangovers the pre-Christmas period is so abundant in. On top of these, my body decided to punish me with a pain in the backside which is preventing me from enjoying what Chirstmas season is all about... Not to mention the stress that December is for everyone: shopping, hair appointments, party wear shopping, Xmas cards, parties, look fabulous, face the cold, juggle social engagements, ice skating, work (yeah, that too!). Call me old, but I find it harder to deal with all these than I used to. I really have to pace myself down or I will end up being one of those 32% missing on all the fun and games...

 Due to my presence to several Christmas parties and catch-up drinks being in demand (or at least I like to think so!) I must keep my spirits high and my physical self up to the highest standards. So I decided to start an experiement and take Bimuno Immunaid for the whole of December. I would normally take some vitamins but I came across this health supplement which promises a healthy colon and vitamin C intake. And if you like weird tasting Haribos, like myself, you will also like chewing on the Immunaid pastiles.

It's supposed to contain a prebiotic which unlike some probiotics (‘live’ good bacteria ingested as tablets or in probiotic food stuffs), is not digested in the stomach or small intestine, but reaches the colon intact where it apparently can be of maximum benefit. It also promises to reduce the numbers of harmful bacteria. Well, I'll try anything once!

 I started taking it on December 1st and will continue to do so until December 31st. My target is to stay healthy and fabulos throughout the month of December. Nobody wants to miss a Christmas party and certainly not me! Ho ho ho!