☁️SAD (Seasonal affective disorder) according to the NHS is a type of seasonal depression
It’s mostly known for hitting us in the gloomy months of winter and can especially kick in when the clocks turn back.
Symptoms include:
👉Low mood
👉 Low motivation
👉 Lethargy
👉 Carbohydrate cravings
👉 Weight gain
To mitigate the lack of daylight & sunshine, getting out during daylight and spending time walking & exercising in nature is top of the list.
In fact, the Nordics have the name ‘friluftsliv’ for this, meaning open air living.
From a nutritional perspective 👉
Topping up your vitamin D levels is a priority, as it’s essential for regulating serotonin production, the neurotransmitter critical for our mood.
The NHS recommend a meagre 10mcg daily of vitamin D, but this won’t touch the sides for most people & getting vitamin D from foods alone e.g. oily fish, mushrooms & eggs is tricky.
So look to get your levels of this sunshine vitamin tested and establish your baseline.
Then consult with a nutritional therapist to get the dose you actually need, not the minimum amount to prevent a deficiency.
On top of this, add an array of fresh foods to your trolley,including colourful fruit and vegetables, wholegrains, lentils and pulses, chicken and fish where appropriate.
If you book a consultation in November, you’ll receive a free vitamin D spray to help you fight the winter blues. See the link in the bio.
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