How to Stay Well During Holidays, Travel and the Silly Season
With the Aussie summer approaching, many of us are already enjoying longer days, warm evenings and more social time. The Silly Season brings travel, celebrations and a change in routine and it’s easy to overindulge.
Our bodies are quick to signal when things are out of balance, and gut symptoms are often the first to appear. Tummy troubles, especially constipation, are extremely common during the holidays. Research shows that 39.6% of Australian adults experience sub-chronic constipation and 24% experience chronic constipation, with many more experiencing occasional digestive discomfort during periods of festive eating.
Practical Tips For A Healthy Summer Holiday
Drink lots of water!
Dehydration can be more common during summer and travel - from heat, alcohol or lack of water intake. This can exacerbate constipation, compromise intestinal flora and impair gut health. It can also lead to skin dryness.
An easy way to stay hydrated is to always carry a reusable water bottle with you. The Gennue Lab AquaBalance Bottle is the perfect solution to stay stylishly hydrated. Simply top it up at any hydration station, especially during holiday activities and on long haul flights. 
Nourish yourself with seasonal wholefoods
Summer is an exciting time for vibrant fresh produce. From berries and bananas to watermelon, celery and cucumber – seasonal fruits and vegetables are not only delicious they are bursting with nutrients.
Rich in prebiotics, vitamins, polyphenols and antioxidants, summer produce promotes gut, skin and immune health whilst nourishing friendly intestinal flora. Add as much variety as possible to glow from the inside out.
Apply the 80/20 Rule!
Holidays are meant to be enjoyed and celebrating over the summer can be an important part of unwinding and reconnecting.
Overindulging in alcohol and less healthy food can change the balance of beneficial flora in our gut, dull our complexion and is linked to less frequent poops.
The 80/20 Rule encourages a balanced, flexible and sustainable approach. It allows you to indulge up to 20% of the time without derailing your wellbeing. Try the 80/20 Rule this summer and enjoy the treat when you’re socialising, then mindfully prioritise healthy foods and activities most of the time.
Prioritise Sleep!
We all know that good quality sleep is essential to look and feel our best. But, its not always easy, especially if you have exciting travel plans over the holidays and are adjusting to new time zones. Travel (especially long haul) can disrupt circadian rhythms as well as bathroom habits.
There are many ways to prioritise sleep and rest. A dark environment before bedtime is a valuable way to facilitate sleep. It regulates our circadian rhythms by influencing the light-dark cycle.
Consider adding the Gennue Lab Soothing Silk Eye Mask to your bedtime ritual. This luxurious and relaxing eye mask crafted from soft, high-quality silk blocks out light for restful sleep. Its snug design is ideal for home or travel. 
Support your summer with Biotics
Supplement ingredients like probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics can help with common complaints over the summer. GenBalance contains proprietary biotic strains for gut, skin and immune health:
- HOWARU® HN019™ Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 (Probiotic) to relieve constipation and increase intestinal transit time.
- Probiotics that nourish and help promote beneficial gut flora.
- Lactobacillus plantarum L-137 (Postbiotic) to support skin health, relieve skin dryness and increase skin hydration.
- Lactobacillus plantarum L-137 to promote immune defences.
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This article was developed in collaboration with Natural Product Centre.
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