Ellie@Home by Nicole Kapise-Perkins

7 Ways to Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder This Winter Posted by Christiane Northrup, M.D. As our daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere are waning, and as we turn back the clocks to accommodate this change, it’s easy to forget that most of the people on Earth lived without electricity as little as 125 years ago! Despite being able to “change time,” I know that this transition is difficult for many of you. Being without light is difficult for me, too. Light is, after all, a nutrient. If you are one of millions who experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), don’t let anyone tell you it’s all in your head. It’s not. SAD is real. It can also be a nudge from Mother Nature that something in your life isn’t quite right. Why We Feel SAD In Winter Your body needs a minimum of about 30 minutes of sunlight a day. (Two hours is ideal.) However, after 48 hours, all of the nutrients and energy you receive from the sun are depleted. Depending on where you live, you may go t...

         To all my American friends, I wish you  a wonderful Thanksgiving! And for all my friends from around the world, have a wonderful day. I'll be thinking of you!    Much love, Nicole Kapise-Perkins

I made this up for dinner the other night,and had no leftovers.My 18 year old liked it so much that he has asked for a copy of Rachael Ray's Just in Time cookbook so he can have the recipe forever. I decide that the only thing to do was share this delicious happiness with all of you.  Elsa's Cider Beef...from Rachael Ray This recipe comes from Rach's mom, Elsa Scuderi. Apple cider is the key to this hearty beef, served over smashed potatoes. Serves 4 Servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 3 tablespoons butter 2 pounds top sirloin, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes (or stew beef...save a step) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 1 pou...