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Stay hydrated and make<br>\nyour own healthy snacks. Eat until 80 percent full \u2013 this will reduce<br>\novereating, encourage mindfulness, and improve energy levels,\u201d said Ascencao.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cStay<br>\nactive and take a walk after meals to help improve blood sugar levels and aid<br>\ndigestion. Avoid unhealthy habits like smoking and overindulging in alcohol. In<br>\naddition, take high quality supplements to help increase energy, boost<br>\nimmunity, and support a healthy nervous system such as <a href=\"https:\/\/betteryou.com\/products\/boost-b12-oral-spray\">BetterYou Boost B12<\/a> oral spray, proven<br>\nto work better than pills,\u201d added Ascencao.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies<br>\nhave shown that low levels of vitamin B12 may lead to a 51 percent increased <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspharmacist.com\/article\/study-reveals-low-vitamin-b12-associated-with-depression-risk-1\">risk of depression<\/a> and that<br>\nsupplementation of the vitamin may significantly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7688056\/\">improve depressive<br>\nsymptoms<\/a>.<br>\nVitamin B12 helps produce red blood cells which delivers oxygen to<br>\nthe body\u2019s cells and tissues. It\u2019s also been proven to help reduce tiredness<br>\nand fatigue as well as aid concentration and memory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pharmacist<br>\nand life coach, Giulia Criscuolo says that although many look forward to the<br>\nholidays, it can be a depressing time for those who have suffered loss,<br>\ndifficulty, or struggle with anxiety or depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMake self-care strategies such as yoga, meditation or<br>\njournaling a priority. 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