Many of us know that self-care is important to our wellbeing, both mental and physical. But sometimes, life is too busy to carve out 45-minutes for a workout or 30 minutes for a favorite hobby.

Whether you’re on a special diet or just trying to eat more mindfully, holidays have a way of throwing a wrench in your best-laid plans.

You might only think about your digestive tract, or gut, when it’s feeling out of whack. But its influence extends far beyond your bowel habits.