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Health & Beauty
by
Tiease D. Deutsch
Seasonal Blues knocking the Swirl out of your groove?
Well christmas & New Years has come and gone & if you were fortunate you got a lot of stylish new clothes to sport & shoes to make a grown Diva cry! So why are you feeling down? Believe or not your problem may be the season, lack of sunlight and uncomfortable weather. Who doesn't like it to snow on Christmas Eve-It's nostalgic and makes you feel all warm and cozy inside. Yes snow at Christmas time and the shorter days just seems right besides there's not much you can do about "Mother Nature" however after the holidays have come & gone winter can take its toll on your mood.
The technical name for this seasonal bewildering depression is, "Seasonal Affective Disorder." Just remember (SAD) a practical short cut for regular people. If your health care professional doesn't diagnose you as a depressant then you may be suffering from "SAD". There's nothing sadder than a Fashionista who is down in the dumps. Looking good requires feeling good too. So you don't have time for "SAD." It can compromise your look, health & holistic being so severely that no matter what you wear you won't look your best nor enjoy your normal activities. Winter Depression can also negatively affect your work performance! Leaving you feeling like a dish-water-frowzy blonde. Common signs & symptoms include: depressed, overeating, oversleeping, frigidity and extreme exhaustion. This temporary winter time depression usually fades with the change of season and warmer weather but in the mean time it can seriously cramp your style. Keep in mind that Temporary Winter Depression is absolutely different from regular depression and light therapy won't work for chronic depression so seek professional diagnosis prior to spending money on a light box lamp. Here a few healthy tips which may help: Discuss light therapy with your health care provider which you can perform at home with the approriate lighting apparatus. This involves you exposing yourself to these special light for up to 2 hours daily. It's important that your dosage is five to ten times that of normal interior lighting (Hence the need for special lighting).
Discuss exactly what is required for light therapy prior to attempting it. Generally speaking you have to glance at the light box approximately once a minute over your two hour exposure, this is why the treatment should be at eye level but you should never gaze continually into any bright light since this can cause eye damage. Once you know & have been diagnosed with winter depression (SAD) there are several internet locations that you can shop around for light box lamps. They can range from $100-$800 dollars and keep in mind that a second hand lamp works just as well and may be easier on your purse strings.
Try getting out in the fresh air & take advantage of the natural sunlight this helps too. Comfort food is helpful taken in moderation & So is regular exercise. It doesn't matter what kind of exercise you perform just as long as it gets you moving and your blood flowing. Exercise may initially feel exhausting but eventually it is energizing and a natural stress buster, so is sex for that matter. :)
Most Americans are Vitamin D deficient & with more jobs related to computers and technology more of us are at an increased risk of insufficient direct exposure to sunlight. The human body is capable of making it's own Vitamin D, however to do so requires direct exposure to sunlight. There is a theory that Soltriol a form of Vitamin D may help homeostasis & well being by triggering the release of stimulazting hormones that maintain your biological clock. When it comes to our internal biological clocks we are all slaves to the dock!
Having discusssed our internal biological clocks I must stress that the approrpriate amount of sleep plays a role in your mood & energy level. So try to maintain a consistent sleeping schedule. Every woman is different and you know how much sleep your body requires to perform at & look its. If you are not sure do your some research and adhere to your appropriate sleep schedule.
Watching a funny movie can help boost your mood.
Getting together with really good friends for a outing helps.
A daily stroll around the block can work wonders.
Of course a balanced diet is essential.
Pre & post menopause natural hormone therapy may also help in addition to adding a daily Complete Vitamin.
These are just a few suggestions off the top of my head but for detailed advice speak with your personal health-care-provider. Until next we meet be sweet on your feet Fashionistas, keep your chest out, back straight, & keep your chin up.
© Tiease D. Deutsch 1/18/2012
R.N., Artist, Author, Consultant
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