Holiday Have Tos and IBS

It is okay to take a new approach to gift giving this year. Again, your health and keeping your stress level low have to be your top priorities. So, maybe this isn’t the year you knit everyone a homemade sweater or drag yourself to store after store searching for just the right present for your Aunt Mary. The important people in your life care about you, not about what you buy for them.

Shop Online

The ability to shop without leaving home has been a blessing for people with chronic health problems. Take advantage of this modern convenience. Comparison shopping becomes a breeze, and the items you choose are fresh from the warehouse, not picked over or taped back together. Even if the cost is a little higher, the lack of wear and tear on your body from running around town becomes the offset. Save your energy for outings that feed your spirit, such as visiting with family and friends.

Give Gift Certificates

Gift certificates may not be warm and cozy, but they sure are appreciated. If you would like to add a more personal touch, write a short note telling the person why they are important in your life. Loving, positive words are truly the gifts that keeps on giving.