Christmas, New Year & You: Supporting Seasonal Stress with Elagen
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This time of year – with Christmas on the horizon, New Year just around the corner, and a to-do list that never seems to end – can be wonderful… but also a little overwhelming.
Between planning, social events, family commitments, work deadlines, and the general “buzz” of the season, it’s easy to put ourselves right at the bottom of the list. So this blog is your gentle reminder: you deserve some care and support too!
At Eladon, one of the ways many of our customers choose to support themselves at this time of year is with Elagen, our flagship supplement containing Eleuthero (also known as Siberian ginseng) – a well-known adaptogenic herb.
Why this time of year can feel so intense
The festive season can be a mix of joy and pressure:
Extra spending and financial worries
- Busy social calendars or, for some, feelings of loneliness
- Disrupted sleep routines
- Changes in our usual eating and exercise habits
- The emotional weight of reflecting on the year just gone
All of this can add up and leave us feeling a bit “frazzled” – mentally and physically. That’s why it’s so important to put some foundations in place that can support your day-to-day resilience.
Simple things like:
- Getting outside in natural daylight when you can
- Keeping hydrated
- Making time for nourishing meals
- Saying “no” when you need to
- Carving out a few minutes of calm just for you
And for many people, supporting their routine with an adaptogen is another helpful piece of the puzzle.
What is an adaptogen?
Adaptogens are a group of herbs that are traditionally believed to help the body adapt to stress and support balance. Rather than pushing you “up” or “down”, they’re often described as helping to steady the ship – supporting your overall resilience during times of physical, mental, or emotional demand.
Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng) is one of the best-known adaptogens and has been used for centuries for this purpose.
Elagen: using the power of Eleuthero
Elagen is our high-strength Eleuthero supplement, created by our founder back in the early 1990s and still loved by many of our customers today.
- It contains a standardised Eleuthero root extract, so you know exactly what you’re getting in every capsule.
- Eleuthero is classed as an adaptogen, and adaptogens help the body adapt to stress and support day-to-day resilience and wellbeing.
- Elagen is designed to be taken regularly, as part of your routine. Some people choose to take a short break every few months (around 2–3 weeks), while others prefer to use it continuously. It’s all about taking control and finding what works best for you. Elagen isn’t a quick fix – it’s gentle, ongoing support for those times when life is asking more of you.
With the extra demands of Christmas and New Year, what better time to start taking Elagen and give yourself that little extra support?
Making self-care a non-negotiable (not a luxury)
Self-care isn’t selfish, and it isn’t just candles and bubble baths (although we’re big fans of those too!). It’s about:
- Listening to your body
- Honouring your limits
- Giving yourself tools and habits that support your long-term wellbeing
For some, that includes movement, journaling, early nights, or time offline. For others, it may also include adding a daily adaptogen supplement like Elagen to help them feel more steady during busy or demanding times.
A small reminder from our small business
As a small, family-run business, we know what it’s like to juggle a lot at once – especially towards the end of the year. Elagen has been at the heart of Eladon for decades, and we’re always honoured when people choose to make it part of their own daily routine.
If you’re feeling the pressure of the season and want to gently support your body as it adapts to stress, now could be the perfect time to try Elagen and see how it fits into your self-care toolkit.
A quick note
Elagen is a food supplement, not a medicine, and it isn’t intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or are taking medication, please speak to a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement.
Here’s to going into Christmas and the New Year with a little more support, a little more balance – and a lot more kindness towards ourselves. 🎄✨