While the
holidays may be different for many of us this year, one thing should remain
constant: staying healthy in the midst of celebrations with family and
friends. Allow a little holiday indulgence, but be sure to stay on track with
your health goals by following these tips from AXA Philippines, one of the
country’s leading insurance providers:
- Keep celebrations intimate but meaningful
The pandemic has been a stressful and isolating time for all
of us, and the holidays will be the perfect opportunity for us to reconnect
with our loved ones. If you’re planning the festivities, consider making
gatherings small to allow enough room for social distancing. Try to avoid
guests who have traveled and have not observed the 14-day quarantine period.
Also, keep in mind guests who are at risk for severe illness from COVID-19 like
older adults and people with certain medical conditions.
- Strictly implement COVID-19 safety protocols
Even as you enjoy the company of your loved ones or friends,
do not forget to practice safety protocols to help keep everyone safe from the
virus. Have guests disinfect as soon as they enter your home and ask them to
thoroughly wash their hands, especially before eating. Encourage everyone to
wear their face masks at all times and only remove them while eating, and to strictly
observe physical distancing of at least one meter away from the person next to
you.
- Drink responsibly
Holiday celebrations are a time when people are most likely
drinking beyond their limits. Some might feel adverse effects like erratic
heartbeat due to alcohol intoxication or a terrible hangover. Alcoholic drinks
are also usually empty calories and may lead you to make poor food choices. To
avoid these, remember to drink in moderation and choose your drinks wisely. Also, opt for water and fresh fruit juices as often as you can.
- Avoid overindulging
There is nothing wrong with trying all the holiday dishes
that are served, but just remember to eat in moderation and eat slowly. Studies
show that eating slowly can aid in better digestion, and will give your stomach
enough time to process and signal to the brain that it is full which will stop
you from accidentally overeating.
- Don’t forego exercise
The
holidays are usually high-risk for weight gain. To prevent this, try to sneak
in at least 20 to 30 minutes a day to break a sweat. Not only is this good for
your physical health, but it can also relieve stress that is common during the
holidays.
- Stay prepared for holiday emergencies
With all the celebrations and non-stop eating and
drinking, the holiday season is also prime for medical-related emergencies.
These days, however, easy access to quality health care services may be
challenging. Upholding its commitment to be a health partner, AXA Philippines
has allied with MyPocketDoctor to bring teleconsultation to health
policyholders (Health Max, Health Start, and Global Health Access) and non-AXA
customers alike. By downloading the MyPocketDoctor app from Google Play or
App Store and registering with an e-mail address and mobile number, AXA health
policyholders can have 24/7 access to medical consultations anywhere.
Non-AXA customers can also avail of a one-time free teleconsultation as part of
an ongoing campaign if they register here: https://cloud.mkt.axa.com.ph/teleconsultation-pr1.
Make the
Christmas season a safe and meaningful one for you and your loved ones,
especially amid these unprecedented times by trying out these tips suggested by
AXA Philippines. To know more about AXA as a health partner, visit https://axa.com.ph/multimedia/articles/axa-as-a-health-partner.
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