Winter is upon us and for some that means the “winter blues”. For others it may mean a more serious matter, Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD.
What is SAD?
SAD is episodes of depression that occur at certain times of the year, mainly winter due to the lack of light and lack of vitamin D.
Symptoms very from person to person but can consist of:
Changes in appetite; cravings for sweet starchy food
Weight Gain
Decreased energy
Fatigue
Tendency to oversleep
Difficulty concentrating
Irritability
Avoidance of social situations
Feelings of anxiety and despair
Exposure to UV light may help control SAD. The UV light exposure stimulates the brain and it responds by creating dopamine and serotonin, the feel good chemicals and vitamin D.
Maintaining proper vitamin D blood levels has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), colds, flu, and other health conditions.
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Get some relief from the winter blues and visit your nearest Tan FX salon and enjoy some indoor sunshine!
