With Thanksgiving just over, and the holiday season entering full swing, it is easy to be swept into the culture of consumerism and mindless over-indulgence.  This, combined with time pressure, to-do lists, and financial strain can leave you rushing through the season propelled by stress hormones, and collapsing into exhaustion on New Year’s Day.  Besides taking joy from the holiday season, and depleting both your energy and your pocketbook, the immune system and mood can both end up depressed.  Read more