For many years now, the health community has been abuzz with the term “leaky gut”—the fact that the lining of your gut can be weakened by pathogens, toxins, and stress. When the gut lining is weakened, those toxins and harmful bacteria leak into the bloodstream and wreak havoc on the rest of the body. 

But what’s actually going on when this happens? 

It’s not as though there are giant holes appearing in your gut lining; you wouldn’t be long for the world if that happened. This leakiness is actually occurring on a microscopic, cellular level. You might more accurately refer to it as leaky cells.

Why should you care about phosphatidylcholine? We’ll discuss this and more in our in-depth breakdown of PC. 

Whether this holiday season looks different than any you’ve had before, or you’re carrying on with family traditions and gatherings, this time of year tends to drop at least a little extra stress on our shoulders. 

You’ve had plenty of years where you’re running around at the last minute, buying gifts, gathering the necessary ingredients for your special holiday dishes, and probably losing out on a little sleep wondering how you’re going to get it all done in time. 

So what if you made this the year that you prioritized yourself? If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we should all be paying more attention to our health and self-care. So use the tips below to take the time this year to destress, relax, and enjoy the season with family and friends, in whatever way you can.