Add a Splash of Color to Your Home
Little things make a big difference. In fact, something as simple as a cheerful photo or a splash of color can change your perspective. Continue Reading…
Category: Winter Blues
Treatment and Coping Strategies for Winter Depression
Each year thousands of people’s lives change. The sky grows darker and the air gets colder. As the days shorten, their mood sinks. Depression sets in. It’s a condition commonly known as SAD. Continue Reading…
Keep Moving and Exercise Your Way Out of Winter Depression
You might be surprised to know that exercise can alleviate depression. Getting outside and exercising gets your heart pumping. It also gives you the fresh air and sunshine your body craves. Exercising indoors can help too. Continue Reading…
Foods to Help Beat Winter Blues
Foods to Help Beat Winter Blues
When you’re cooped up inside and feeling down, you may turn to foods that simply don’t help, but there are tasty foods that can help you! Continue Reading…
How a Healthy Sleep Can Help You to Overcome Winter Blues
Scientists and the medical community have found a definitive link between sleep and depression. During the winter months when depression is prevalent, it’s even more important to get quality sleep. Continue Reading…
Light Boxes and Light Therapy can help you!
During the winter months, the sun’s rays weaken. The days get shorter. Often the sky is cloudier, too. These short, gray, days can have an adverse effect on our physical and mental health. It’s a time when many people suffer from SAD and the winter blues. Light therapy can be the answer. Continue Reading…
SAD and Winter Blues – An Explanation
Every winter thousands of people feel less joyful than they normally do. The degree to which they feel down varies widely. Continue Reading…
Socialize Your Way Out of Winter Blues
When you’re feeling down you often want to be alone. The last thing you want to do is socialize. However, the company of others may be exactly what’s needed to beat the winter blues. Continue Reading…
The Positive Effects of Vitamin D on Your Mood
If you struggle with bouts of sadness or depression, there may be a simple solution. Studies have shown a link between vitamin D deficiency and mood. Vitamin D is a vitamin our body doesn’t store. Each day we need a source of vitamin D or we become deficient. The good news is that getting enough vitamin D each day is easy. Continue Reading…