Beat the winter blues: Supplements and SAD
In Parts 1 and 2, I wrote about the impact of light therapy and diet on managing the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and its milder form, the ‘winter blues’. In Part 3 we’ll look at...
View ArticleZinc – an effective treatment for depression?
A recent review indicates that zinc may be an effective addition to treatment for depression (1). A recent review indicates that zinc may be an effective addition to treatment for depression. Zinc is a...
View ArticleOmega 3 and Depression in the Elderly
Chances are you have already heard of omegas, especially if you are health conscious or have read previous posts on this blog. The mighty essential fatty acids omega 3 and 6 are power houses of energy...
View ArticleAre you SAD or just Grumpy?
In the summer can you take on the world and work all day, with buckets of energy? But in autumn and winter do you feel lethargic and eat more, especially carbs, and feel irritable or overly anxious? It...
View ArticleHow to Beat Blue Monday: Natural Energy and Mood Boosters
The holiday season is behind us and the most depressing day of the year is on the horizon. Blue Monday (the third Monday of the year) is cited to be the ‘perfect storm’ of post-holiday blues, gloomy...
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