3 ways to manage your PPP this holiday season

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Focus on what matters

It’s easy to get caught up in everything that comes along with the holidays. Parties, traveling, and buying gifts are all part of the festivities, but do them at your own pace. As you know, stress and too much physical activity can trigger episodes of PPP.¹ Relaxing is important this time of year.

Tips for managing stress or moderating activity^2-4:

	Plan ahead by making a to-do list and setting aside specific times to relax
	Try activities such as meditation, yoga, or deep breathing exercises
	Almost any form of exercise can help lower stress. Pick something you love to do, get moving (moderately), and have fun!
	Set reminders on your phone to take breaks

Can you see your breath?

Depending on where you are, it can be pretty cold this time of year. Remember, exposure to cold and changes in temperature can trigger episodes of PPP in some patients.¹ So, unless you live somewhere warm, or are vacationing somewhere tropical, you should take necessary precautions.

Tips for maintaining a warm body temperature⁵:

	Wear several layers of clothing so you can adjust from going indoors to outdoors
	Stay away from doors and drafty windows when you're inside

Finding the right options at the holiday feast

It wouldn’t be a celebration without plenty of food. It’s tempting to overindulge in all of those tasty treats, but you know your body best. If certain foods are triggers for you,¹ try to avoid them. Your body will thank you for it.

Tips for avoiding food-related triggers:

	Search food ingredients and nutrition facts on the USDA website or use an app that provides this information
	Share your dietary restrictions with friends and family ahead of time so they can have options for you
	Also, offer to bring a dish that you've prepared that you know you can eat

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References: 1. Statland JM, Fontaine B, Hanna MG, et al. Review of the diagnosis and treatment of periodic paralysis. Muscle Nerve. 2018;57:522-530. 2. Manage stress. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. https://healthfinder.gov/healthtopics/population/men/mental-health-and-relationships/manage-stress. Accessed September 11, 2019. 3. Best ways to manage stress. Harvard Health. https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/best-ways-to-manage-stress. Published January 2015. Accessed September 11, 2019. 4. Healthy lifestyle: stress management. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/exercise-and-stress/art-20044469?reDate=05112019. Accessed November 1, 2019. 5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety. Atlanta, GA: National Center for Environmental Health. https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/guide.html. Accessed September 11, 2019.

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