As you recover from the lovely Thanksgiving holiday, and the abundance of Turkey renderings such as turkey sandwiches, turkey salads, or turkey stuffing and prepare for the next holiday, Pasadena chiropractor Dr. Kolleen Gregory, D.C. of Focus Chiropractic suggests Six Holiday Health Tips to get you back on track with your regular health routine.

1. Eat a light snack prior to attending a holiday party. This is similar to not going grocery shopping while hungry. Arriving hungry to a holiday party increases the odds that you may overeat.

2. Make exercise easy wherever you are. If you are staying out of town for the holidays and will not have access to a walking trail or a gym, bring a jump rope or exercise DVD to ensure you remain physically active.

3.  Substitute recipes. Does your traditional holiday recipe call for five pounds of sugar and three sticks of butter for one pound cake? You can substitute ingredients and quantities in your favorite holiday recipe without losing all the taste. Use half or more of the amounts of high calorie baking products such as butter, sugar, whole milk, syrup, chocolate etc.

4. Watch for hidden calories. Your favorite holiday drinks such as eggnog, pumpkin latte, candy cane apple cider and others contain hidden calories. Consider less calorie laden drinks or consider water as it is both hydrating and calorie free.

5. Be careful with lifting! As you lift packages, frozen holiday treats and other heavy items be sure to lift with your legs and not your back. When lifting, hold objects close to your body while maintaining a slight arch in your lower back. Bend with your knees before standing up with the object you have lifted.

6. Focus on friends and family. Although holidays are traditionally spent surrounding meals, remember to include friends and family in your health regimen. After a delicious meal, consider taking a group walk around your neighborhood or engaging in a friendly board game.

Focus Chiropractic wishes you and your family a Wonderful Holiday Season. If you are interested in more holiday health tips please contact Dr. Kolleen Gregory, D.C. at (626) 449-0900 or at www.focuschiropractic.net.

[At Focus Chiropractic, Our Focus is Your Health. Focus Chiropractic is a Chiropractic & Pediatric Wellness Office located in Pasadena, CA. We provide Chiropractic Care, Spinal & Postural Screenings, Nutritional Counseling and other chiropractic services. Dr. Kolleen Gregory and Dr. Richard Kachanon are committed to bringing clients'better health and a better way of life. Focus Chiropractic is the 2011 Winner of Pasadena Weekly's Reader Recommended Best Chiropractor. Focus Chiropractic is located at 236 W Mountain Ave Suite #107 Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 449-0900 or www.focuschiropractic.net.]