HOLIDAY STRESS BUSTERS 
Eat clean for 1-2weeks before the holiday to lessen the burden of allergens on the body. Eat veggies, brown rice, fish, organic chicken, beans, nuts, and fruits. Avoid coffee, alcohol, wheat, dairy and fried or processed foods.
1. Do a Cleanse-Eat clean for 1-2weeks before the holiday to lessen the burden of allergens on the body. Eat veggies, brown rice, fish, organic chicken, beans, nuts, and fruits. Avoid coffee, alcohol, wheat, dairy and fried or processed foods.
2. Exercise– increase exercise at least 20 minutes per day to 4-6 times per week with different variations of exercise to stimulate the body like yoga, walking, aerobics, weight training, and hiking. Exercise increases seratonin to help balance mood.
3. Take a Breath- when you feel stressed, focusing on the breath is meditative and can help you to feel more relaxed. Try counting as you breathe, inhale for a count of 8 then exhale for 16. This can be done anywhere, at work, while driving or waiting in line.
4. Get a Tune-Up– This time of year can be stressful and your immune system may be low. Come for an acupuncture tune up.
5. Lavender- essential oil is great to help you sleep, calm the nerves and is great for headaches.
The Power of Cranberry – My Favorite Cranberry salsa
1 package of cranberries 8-12oz
2 medium jalapeno peppers diced 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger root
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
4 green onions- diced
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 package of cream cheese or goat’s cheese
In a food processor, mix unbruised cranberries until diced (not mushy) and put in a bowl. Add diced jalapenos, green onions, ginger, lemon and sugar. Refrigerate for 2 hours to let the ingredients meld together. You can pour the salsa over the cream cheese block and serve with crackers.
There are many health benefits of this powerful salsa. It is packed full of antioxidants that benefit the digestion, urinary tract and anticancer, anti-inflammatory benefits.