The Christmas holiday season can be one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year . We are supposed to be enjoying our families, taking care of the needs of less fortunate people , thanking God for all of our blessings and yet , most people are exhausted trying to meet the demands of what our society dictates. The endless commercials, internet ads, shopping expectations , the demands of parties, decorating , cultural events and even end of the year business challenges are too much for many people .

Many people tend to focus on gifts and neglect themselves and become sick by January .
TIP #1
The most important supplement to balance your immune system is a green drink , like Greens+ , Kyo-Green, Green Vibrance , Perfect Food or one of your other personal favorites. Take 1 tablespoon up to 3 times daily with a minimum of 8 oz of water for each tablespoon. These high-alkaline green drinks are also a terrific meal replacement or snack when runnning errands or shopping . If you are watching calories , have one before you attend a party or event to limit foods that you normally don’t eat .
Just add to a water bottle ,shake and take it with you. Reduce the dose to 1 teaspoon for kids under 12.

TIP#2 For those holiday sniffles , make sure you have your natural anti-biotic acting supplements with you at all times. Wild Oregano Oil or the Oregabiotic ( North American Herb & Spice ) , Silver ( Silver Biotics or Sovereign Silver ) Garlic (Allimax) herbs,( Dr Venessa’s Respiratory & Bronchial Complex) and the Vitamin C ( Alacer Emergen-C packets)and Resistant Microbes Herbal Extract ( Herbs of Light ) really work .

TIP#3 For anxiety attacks and emotional balance from the stress of crowded shopping malls and horrendous traffic jams, try using rhodiola, holy basil , B-Complex and Pantothenic acid (500mg) .Try Kava Kava 300 mg at night with 500 mg of Magnesium and /or 100 mg Theanine .

TIP#4 Use Aromatic essential oils like lavender and peppermint , they help to reduce headaches and uplift mild depression. Tyrosine , 1000mg also helps.

TIP#5 For focus and concentration for the things on your to-do list , drink Yerba Mate’ ( Traditional Medicinals & Guayaki’ are my favorites) , Green Tea ( Itoen , Numi , Traditional or Celestial Seasonings ) and your EFA’s -200-300mg of DHA fish or vegetarian marine source ( Nordic Naturals , Nature’s Way ) Phosphatidyl Serine
( PS ) 100-200mg daily, ( Jarrow Formulas) also works .

Remember to breathe, get moving with daily exercise , surprise someone with an unexpected courteous gesture or a genuine smile , and take joy in the simple pleasures that this season brings.

Sally Byrd

My kids are already asking for it . They could eat it every week. Ezekiel bread stuffing doesn’t last long around my house. I was raised on the commercial Pepperidge Farm stuffing mix and have created a wheat free option as one of my favorite side dishes , year round.

This version is vegetarian , meat options are listed below.

Utensils you will need:

1 large bowl for mixing stuffing

1 small bowl for eggs

1 measuring cup for liquids

1 electric frying pan or a pyrex baking dish

Cutting board

knife for chopping

large spoon

Ingredients:

Ezekiel bread- (1 loaf) orange wrapper -100% flourless. moisture. You may also use Spelt ( Berliner ) , Rice or Millet bread if you have severe grain sensitivities.

1/4 cup unsalted butter , Organic or Irish butter.

1 cup water or vegetable broth

1 large bunch of parsley , rinsed well chopped fine. Italian has more flavor than curly.

1 teaspoon oregano, fresh & chopped

4-6 green onions or 1 med onion , chopped

4-6 cloves of garlic , chopped

2 eggs, large and beaten well

8oz chopped crimini mushrooms ,( small portebellos /bellas)

3-4 stalks of celery , chopped fine with leaves

1/3 cup of chopped nuts-pecans ,walnuts or almond slivers
1/3 cup dried cranberries or chopped Granny Smith green apples

1/4 cup shredded Pecorino or Locatelli ( Italian sheep’s milk cheese)

Olive Oil , extra virgin

Bell’s Poultry Seasoning , 1 tablespoon ( this is vegetarian) or fresh ground sage & rosemary

Red pepper flakes , 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ( optional, adds some zing!)

Salt, Celtic , Real or sea salt to taste

Directions:

1 loaf of Ezekiel 100% flour less bread (orange wrapper ) Let sit out overnight in large bowl .Cover with a cloth paper towel .This will reduce the moisture in the bread and make a firmer stuffing .

Tear into small bite-site pieces including the crust . Let sit .

Beat eggs until thoroughly blended in a small bowl.

Heat butter & olive oil in the electric skillet or large frying pan .

Add scallions , mushrooms, celery, parsley, oregano and garlic and cook down until translucent . Add water or vegetable broth and seasonings ( Bell , salt , red pepper)

Combine the heated vegetables into the large bowl with the shredded bread . Add the beaten whole eggs, nuts and cranberries or apples with the water or vegetable broth to the bread mixture.

Mix well with a large wooden spoon or clean hands!

Cook in skillet on low heat for 20 minutes. Spread the shredded cheese over the stuffing .

Heat under the broiler in the skillet or move the mixture to the Pyrex dish( slightly greased with olive oil ) until slightly browned and cheese melts . Serve warm with your favorite protein or vegetable dish .

OPTIONS: Add 8 oz of beef , lamb or veal sausage, 1/2 cup oysters or chestnuts to the vegetable saute.

Leftovers:

Serve as a side dish with your morning eggs.Poach, soft boil or pan fry eggs ( olive oil or ghee) and use the stuffing instead of breakfast potatoes or grits.
Try stuffing instead of potatoes or rice for your favorite fish meat entree or for vegetarians with sauteed spinach, beet tops, broccoli or kale . Drizzle a teaspoon of Spectrum organic flax oil w/ DHA over top , just before serving for extra health benefits.

In Continued Health ,

Sally Byrd