How to Keep Your Stomach Healthy During the Holidays: A Guide to Gut and Skin Harmony

 The holiday season is a time for joy, indulgence, and connection—but for many, it also comes with overeating, bloating, and weight gain. Did you know your stomach health directly impacts your skin? Digestive issues like bloating, breakouts, acne, and fine lines are often signs of an imbalanced gut.

At Champïone, we believe in healing the mind, body, and skin from within. This week, we’re giving you science-backed tips to keep your stomach healthy during the holidays for a radiant glow. This has worked for me and many other champions for over 10+ years. 

1. Take Digestive Enzymes and Probiotics Before Big Meals

 

Holiday meals can overwhelm your digestive system.

Why It Works: Digestive enzymes like bromelain, papain, and amylase help break down proteins, carbs, and fats in heavy meals, reducing the load on your digestive system. My favorite enzyme is... Probiotics, meanwhile, replenish good gut bacteria, improve digestion, and support immune health. My favorite probiotics is... 

Research:

• A 2017 study published in Nutrients found that digestive enzymes reduce bloating and improve nutrient absorption, supporting metabolism and gut health.

• Probiotics have been shown to improve the gut barrier function and reduce systemic inflammation, which helps with acne and other inflammatory skin conditions (Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, 2014).

 

Skin Connection: Improved digestion means better absorption of skin-friendly nutrients like vitamin A, zinc, and antioxidants, reducing breakouts and supporting collagen production. Combine this habit with Champïone’s Panacea Youth Serum to boost your skin’s ability to heal and renew. Use it with our High Frequency Wand in the gut area for some deep healing using micro-current and ozone. 

 

2. A Shot of Organic Vinegar and Cold Pressed Olive Oil

 

Before diving into rich meals, take a shot of organic apple cider vinegar and olive oil. This duo helps balance stomach acid, supports digestion, and stabilizes blood sugar levels, reducing the chance of overeating.

 

Why It Works: Apple cider vinegar supports stomach acid production, aiding digestion and preventing acid reflux, while olive oil provides healthy fats that slow digestion and balance blood sugar. My favorite brand is...

Scientific Evidence:

• A study in BMC Gastroenterology (2021) found that acetic acid in vinegar improves digestion by stimulating digestive enzymes and bile flow.

• Olive oil is rich in anti-inflammatory oleic acid, which improves gut health and supports microbiome diversity (Nutrients, 2020). My favorite olive oil brand is ...

Skin Connection: Balanced blood sugar prevents glycation, a process that damages collagen and leads to wrinkles. A healthy gut also minimizes breakouts caused by inflammatory foods. Pair this practice with Salve It All to calm stressed holiday skin.

 

3. Herbs to Prevent Bloat and Boost Gut Health

 

These herbs can work wonders for digestion, bloating, and overall gut health i have tried them and its super powerful. Incorporate these herbs before meals for maximum benefit:

• Neem and Turmeric (on an empty stomach): Known for their anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties, these superfoods cleanse the gut and support overall skin health. (Phytomedicine, 2017).

Take for 90 days every morning 30 minutes before a meal. 

• Dandelion Root: Removes excess water weight and flushes out toxins.

• Ginger Root & Marshmallow Root: Relieve bloating and soothe digestion. (Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine, 2015).

• CoreBiome: A postbiotic that supports the gut-skin axis, helping reduce inflammation that leads to breakouts. (Advances in Therapy, 2020).

 

Skin Connection: These herbs reduce systemic inflammation, which prevents acne and fine lines caused by oxidative stress. Pair with our High Frequency Wand to amplify detoxification and blood flow to the skin.

4. Enzymes for Weight Loss and Skin Clarity

Certain enzymes and compounds can improve metabolism, reduce bloating, and support weight management:

• Bromelain & Papain: Break down protein, reducing inflammation and improving digestion. Bromelain reduces inflammatory markers in the gut, aiding digestion and reducing water weight (Clinical Immunology, 2010).

• Amylase: Helps process complex carbs, reducing post-meal bloating.

• Cascara Sagrada: A natural laxative that helps prevent bloating and water retention. Cascara Sagrada has been used for centuries as a gentle digestive aid and detoxifier (World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2018).

Skin Connection: Clear digestion ensures toxins don’t accumulate, reducing puffiness and breakouts. Combine this with our Blemish Primer to fight inflammation and reveal a smooth, glowing complexion.

 

 Why Gut Health Equals Skin Health

Your stomach health and skin are deeply connected through the gut-skin axis. A healthy gut reduces inflammation, stabilizes hormones, and boosts your body’s ability to detoxify, preventing breakouts and fine lines.

 

At Champïone, our products work synergistically with these gut-healing practices to promote optimal skin health. For instance, our Panacea Youth Serum and High Frequency Wand help your skin absorb the nutrients your body works so hard to provide.

 

Heal Mind, Body, and Skin This Holiday Season

 

This holiday season, don’t let indulgence derail your goals, instead arm yourself with these science backed practices.  By supporting your gut with the right enzymes, herbs, and daily practices, you’ll feel lighter, more vibrant, and confident in your body and skin.

 

Champïone is here to guide you on your journey to holistic health. Try our high-frequency skincare products to complement your inner work, and glow like a true Champïone.

 

Happy Healing, Happy Holidays!