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December 2009
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Using Herbs to Beat Winter Blues
As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, moods also fall as winter depression sets in. SAD, or seasonal affective disorder, is mostly experienced when autumn changes to winter, but can show up at other times of the year as well. The person affected becomes depressed, can have weight gain due to cravings for [...]
Spiced Mashed Turnips
A healthier twist on an old family favorite recipe. Rutabagas can also be used in place of turnips.
Turnips
5 or 6 good-sized turnips (or 1 large rutabaga), peeled and cut into chunks
½- to 1-inch piece of fresh ginger root, diced or shredded
Honey to taste
Soy milk (or regular milk or other alternative)
Cinnamon to taste
Boil the turnips and [...]