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Wellness

Our guide to a happy, healthy holiday season

Prioritize movement, wellness, and nutrition for a balanced and healthy holiday season. | Photo by Lawson Whitaker via @gratefulgobbler

It’s the most wonderful (and busy, and hectic…) time of the year.

Holiday to-dos are on the horizon — from travel and shopping to decorating and baking. If these seasonal chores are known to unleash your inner Scrooge, we’ve got you.

Here are three ways to prioritize your mental + physical wellness for a healthier, happier holiday season:

👟 Find fun (and festive) ways to move

Did you know Americans are five times more likely to say their stress level increases — rather than decreases — during the holidays?

Exercise is one of the best things you can do to combat seasonal stress. Make time for mindful movement to get your blood flowing and keep spirits high.

Stroll a holiday market

Chattanooga Holiday Market | Saturdays + Sundays during the first three weekends in December | Times vary | Chattanooga Convention Center
Mistletoe Market | Saturday, December 9-Sunday, December 10 | Times vary | Bradley Square Mall, 200 Paul Huff Pkwy., Cleveland

Register the family for a 5K

Thanksgiving Day 5K | Thursday, November 23 | 8 a.m. | Tinsley Park, 4031 Keith St. NW, Cleveland | $20-$30
Stuffing Strut | Thursday, November 23 | 8:30 a.m. | Chester Frost Park Pavilion, 7872 Causeway Rd., Hixson | $30
Jingle Bell Jog | Sunday, December 17 | 9 a.m. | 200 Riverfront Pkwy. | $45

Enjoy seasonal activities

Ice on the Landing Ice Skating | Friday, November 24, 2023-Sunday, January 28, 2024 | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. | $10-$12

🦠 Prevent seasonal sickness

Travel, cold weather, and crowded gatherings may be inevitable this holiday season, but getting sick with a cold, the flu, or COVID-19 doesn’t have to be.

Here are some doctor-backed ways to help keep you from getting sick this season:

Stay up to date on your vaccines.
Eat immune-boosting + vitamin-packed foods.
Follow smart travel tips (pro tip: mask-up in the airport + wash your hands frequently).

Keep reading for tips on how to health-ify some classic holiday meals.

Holiday meals, the healthy way

Asked

Which healthified holiday tradition are you most likely to try?

A. Find a healthy ingredient substitution in a classic comfort food dish
B. Sign up for a festive 5K
C. Cut down my own holiday tree
D. Stroll and shop at a holiday market (vs. shopping online)

Let us know

Events

Outdoors

Community Park Walking at Stringers Ridge | Tuesdays | 7-7:45 a.m. | Stringers Ridge, 1312 Spears Ave. | Free | Start your fall Tuesday mornings with a gentle, 45-minute community nature walk (rain or shine) at Stringers Ridge.

Older Adults

Flex & Fun | Wednesdays | 10-11:30 a.m. | Collegedale City Hall, 4910 Swinyar Dr., Ooltewah | Free | Adults 50+ can flex their body and mind at this weekly event featuring gentle exercises, social activities, games, and more.
Seniors in Action | Wednesdays, November 15 + 29 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Erlanger Community Health Center, 1200 Dodson Ave. | Free | An engaging session for adults 65+ to learn about Medicare and related topics from a community expert.

Health

DIY Winter Remedies Workshop: Fire Cider | Wednesday, November 8 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Suite #108 | $30 | Learn how to make immune-boosting remedies like “Fire Cider” + honey cough drops with holistic practitioner Dr. Chris Collins.

Wellness

Walking with Grief | Sunday, November 12 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Crab Tree Farms, 1000 E 30th St. | $40 | A workshop for those facing grief to participate in guided discussions, meditation + creative activities to help support the grieving process and move through the pain.

Active

Artful Yoga | Sunday, November 19 | 1:30-3 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave. | $5 | Join instructor Amy Flanagan for an all-levels, art-inspired yoga class held among the galleries at Hunter Museum.

Family

Family Bike Day | Sunday, November 26 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd. | Free | Grab your bikes for a day at Reflection Riding to meet other families, enjoy the fall weather, bike the trails + explore the property.

Active

3 ways to stay active in colder weather

a person skipping over rocks and a creek in winter

Bundle up and try an outdoor workout this winter. | Photo by @outshine.adventures

Sweater weather is here, Chattanooga. (And winter is on its way.) Here are a few tips to help keep your activity levels high as the temperatures drop lower:

Find movement in your everyday life (like taking the stairs vs. the elevator).
Bundle up for cold-weather hiking, register for a festive 5K, or try a new winter workout.
Take care of seasonal chores like raking leaves + preparing your winter garden.

More cold weather training tips

News Notes

Outdoors

Get excited, outdoors enthusiasts. The River to Clouds Route long-distance trail will be unveiled today (November 6). The trail spans 34 miles, from Rising Fawn, GA to the Chattanooga Riverwalk, and will be a haven for mountain bikers, hikers, and trail runners. (Local 3 News)

Eat

Braised beets, fried brussels, oranges, toasted pepitas, and turmeric tahini yogurt… yes, please. Find the Early Autumn Salad from The Rosecomb and other healthy + flavorful fall dishes in our recent guide to seasonal eats and drinks in Chattanooga.

Stat

480,000. That’s the average number of deaths in the US each year from smoking-related illnesses. In light of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Erlanger will observe the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout event on November 16 to raise awareness of the hazards of tobaccos + the importance of lung health.

Cause

‘Tis the season for giving. Mark your calendars for Giving Tuesday, coming up on November 28. This global generosity event is your chance to give back through volunteer opportunities, tokens of appreciation + monetary donations. Learn more about how you can support the Chattanooga community.

Seasonal

Speaking of giving, give the gift of holiday cheer to a sick or injured child at the Children’s Hospital at Erlanger this season. The hospital is collecting small, decorated Christmas trees December 7-8 to deliver to kids’ rooms. Learn more about how to decorate and give a tiny tree.

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