'Tis the season, a time of year when many succumb to depression. Dark days, more time inside, absence of loved ones missed during the holiday season, another year gone by. So many reasons that this is the best of times and the worst of times for so many.
Here are some tips to help people overcome the blues:
No matter how cold and dark, get outside and walk or exercise in some way. Even through cloud cover, there is beneficial light that comes through.
Exercise. It releases endorphins, which helps alleviate depression.
Full spectrum lights. GE's Reveal lights are full spectrum, come in regular light bulbs and florescent sizes, and are no more expensive than regular lights bulbs.
Eat well. This means a type of protein highly beneficial to your blood type (Eat Right For Your Type, by Peter D'Adamo) and a wide variety of many colors and textures of vegetables. If your body is not getting the nutrients it needs, your body, mind and spirit will all be depressed.
Avoid or minimize sugar and junk food. These provide a temporary high and then a bigger crash, often felt the day after indulging.
Novelty. Try to go places and do a things that are a bit out of the ordinary for you. Boredom is a close colleague of depression.
Plan ahead. Having something to look forward to is a good way to raise the spirit.
Go see a Licensed Acupuncturist for Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal formulas, and get some immediate relief. Subsequent appointments can re-balance the body to treat the underlying physiological reasons for the depression, and help prevent reoccurance.
Health & Happiness,
Nancy Burton, L.Ac.
534 Washington St. Ashland, OR 97520
For Appointments Call: 541-646-0134
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