“I’m already knackered – how can I avoid getting burnt out or sick before Christmas?” GPs, nutritionists and therapists share top tips for staying well this festive season

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“I’m already knackered – how can I avoid getting burnt out or sick before Christmas?” GPs, nutritionists and therapists share top tips for staying well this festive season

By Miranda Larbi

5 months ago

9 min read

By the time we reach the end of November, most of us are already shattered. The race to Christmas is on, with all the frantic deadlines, drinks and late nights that entails. No one wants to end up crying at their laptops on Christmas Eve, stressed out to the max. Nor do we want to canter to the finish line… just in time to spend our hard-earned week off in bed with a cold or flu. So, how do we ensure that we stay well this festive season? To find out, we’ve been asking experts in the field to share their top tips.  


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