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Monday, December 10, 2012

[AlternativeAnswers] Stress/Depression and the Holidays

 

Good Morning!

Stress/Depression and the Holidays

Although the holidays are supposed to be a time full of joy, good cheer and
optimistic hopes for a new year, many people experience seasonal "blues." What's
important to know is that there are steps you can take to help beat the blues
this holiday season.

The "holiday blues" can be caused by many factors: increased stress and fatigue,
unrealistic expectations, over-commercialization and the inability to be with
one's family. The increased demands of shopping, parties, family reunions and
house guests also contribute to these feelings of tension. Even people who do
not become depressed can develop other stress reactions during the holidays,
such as headaches, excessive drinking, overeating and difficulty sleeping.

Although many people become depressed during the holiday season, even more
respond to the excessive stress and anxiety once the holidays have passed. This
post-holiday letdown can be the result of emotional disappointments experienced
during the preceding months, as well as the physical reactions caused by excess
fatigue and stress.

There are several ways to identify potential sources of holiday depression that
can help you head off the blues:

*Keep expectations for the holiday season manageable by not trying to make the
holiday "the best ever."

*Set realistic goals for yourself.

*Pace yourself.

*Organize your time. Make a list and prioritize the most important activities.

*Be realistic about what you can and cannot do.

*Remember that the holiday season does not automatically banish reasons for
feeling sad or lonely. There is room for these feelings to be present, even if
you choose not to express them.

*Let go of the past. Don't be disappointed if your holidays are not like they
used to be. Life brings changes. Each holiday season is different and can be
enjoyed in its own way. Don't set yourself up for sadness by thinking everything
has to be just like the "good old days." Look toward the future.

*Do something for someone else. It is an old remedy, but it can help. Try
volunteering some time to help others.

*Enjoy holiday activities that are free, such as driving around to look at
holiday decorations. Go window shopping without buying anything.

*Don't drink too much. Excessive drinking will only make you more depressed.

*Don't be afraid to try something new. Celebrate the holidays in a way you have
not done before.

*Spend time with people who are supportive and who care about you.

*Reach out to make new friends if you are alone during special times.

*Contact someone with whom you have lost touch.

*Find time for yourself. Don't spend all of your time providing activities for
your family and friends.

Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac
http://www.peacefulmind.com/ebooks.htm
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mind, body, spirit

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[AlternativeAnswers] Recipes: Traditional Gingerbread Man Cookies

 

Good Morning!

Recipes: Traditional Gingerbread Man Cookies

Ingredients

3 cups flour
2 teaspoons Ginger, Ground
1 teaspoon Cinnamon, Ground
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg, Ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg

Directions

Mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in large bowl. Beat
butter and brown sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until
light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg; beat well. Gradually beat in flour
mixture on low speed until well mixed. Press dough into a thick flat disk.

Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly
floured work surface. Cut into gingerbread men shapes with 5-inch cookie cutter.

Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges of cookies are set and just begin to brown.

Cool on baking sheets 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Decorate cooled cookies as desired. Store cookies in airtight container up to 5
days.

Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac
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Sunday, December 9, 2012

Re: [AlternativeAnswers] healthy diet questions

 

Maybe you can locate a farmers market that grows local or organic food.
Fruit has to be eaten alone. Protein and veggies can be eaten together.
Protein and Starchy foods should not be eaten together. Veggies and Starchy
food can be combined. Diet should be 80% Alkaline and 20% Acidic. Reduce
sugar and red meat intake and drink plenty of pure water.
Wait the following lengths of time between meals that don't combine:
a. Two hours after eating fruit.
b. Three hours after eating starches.
c. Four hours after eating proteins.

About Food Combining:

_http://bodyecology.com/articles/food_combining_optimal_health_and_weight.ph
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About Alkaline/Acidic Foods:

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Diane


In a message dated 12/9/2012 12:07:35 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
lynnebarnhart@yahoo.com writes:

Hi Everyone, I am new here. I have wanted to improve my diet for a long
time but the area I live in has really toxic food.

I don't have extra money so that has created some restrictions. I live in
an area where the food stores really don't care about what they sell. I was
ill for a long time. I would eat an apple with peanut butter for protein,
almost every day. I stopped for a while & then ate my apple & peanut butter
& felt like I had been drugged. So I did not eat an apple after that
except for from a bad of organic apples I bought when I was in another area. I
have not had peanut butter since them.

I was diagnoed with diabtes years ago but I went off of medication. I do
believe in the metaphsycial/Louise Hay way of thinking.

I have found I don't tolerat milk well, I am allegic to eggs, wheat & a
lot of foods yet I don't have medical insurance or money to be professionally
tested. I am willing to keep a food journal.

How can I buy organic foods if none of the stores nearby have them?

I drink an Atkin's drink in the morning & I guess it is the soy or whey
that makes me feel horrible but it is a good protein source so I would like
to replace that with something better.

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