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2.  Contributing factors of Holiday Stress:  Traveling  Lack of Exercise  Lack of sleep  overeating  Chronis Stress can lead to:  Obesity  Heart Disease  Depression  Other illnesses

3.  How can the body be kept healthy and limit stress?  Herbs  Vitamins  Yoga  exercise  Mediation  Herbs will be the focus of this presentation

4.  Commonly used in cooking  Fresh herbs and herb supplements  Boost immune system  Relaxation

5.  Used in cooking  Oil and leaf  Helps combat with:  Headaches  Coughs  Mild Diuretic  Good for hair and skin care  Use fresh Rosemary in food dishes

6.  Great for in Teas and deserts or in water  Helps with  Alertness  Heart burn  Digestion  Headaches  Can use in form of:  Fresh leaf  Pure peppermint extract  Essential oil( do research first before using)

7.  Contains many healing properties  Use it fresh  Anti-inflammatory  Memory booster  Great for reducing

8.  Prevents cold and flu  Stimulates and boosts immune system  Used internally  Tea  Extract

9.  Commonly used in teas and in food  Great for(Stacy, K.2015):  Increase blood circulation  Reduces Inflammation  Nausea  Chills  Gas  congestion  Ginger Tea  Cookies  Use it fresh( very strong)

10.  Combats against:  Inflammatory  Insomnia  Anxiety  Spasms  diarrhea  Found in Tea  Used in children and adults

11.  Reduces stress  Combats  Depression  Insomnia  Anxiety  Restlessness  Lavender can be used form of:  Oils- take a bath-diffuser  Herbs

12.  Herbs are so beneficial  Best way to see results is to use them fresh  Supplements  Read labels  Labels contain warning facts as well as proper dosage  Enjoy the holiday season, while staying healthy and stress free

13.  Stacy, K. (2015).11 Herbs and spices for the Holidays. Retrieved From: http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2011/11/ 11-herbs-and-spices-for-the-holidays.html http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2011/11/ 11-herbs-and-spices-for-the-holidays.html  Henningsen,K.(2011). Holiday Helpers: Immune Strengtheners and Stress Relievers. Retrieved From: http://www.healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/a rticles/stress/Holiday%20Helpers%20- %20Immune%20Strengtheners%20and%20Stres s%20Relievers.html