Beat the Holiday Blues

Several stressors can contribute to the blues. Hectic lifestyles
and fast-paced holiday schedules can create stress and throw
off biorhythms and sleep patterns. Being exposed to large crowds
when shopping or attending gatherings can challenge the immune
system. Eating unfamiliar foods at holiday parties or dinners can
hamper your digestion, especially if you suffer from food intolerances.
Consider natural remedies and nutritional support.
Probiotics
Friendly bacteria help boost immunity as well as digestive and
intestinal health.
Herbal immunity boosters
Astragalus, echinacea, elderberry, or olive leaf, to name a few.
Useful nutrients
B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, and multivitamins/
minerals especially formulated to help you sleep.
Other herbal stress reducers
Examples include lemon balm, lavender, and kava.
-Natural Choices Magazine, December 2012