2675: Seasonal Affective Disorder by Becca Shern of Minimal Wellness on Benefits of Physical Activity & Exposure to Daylight

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🗓️ 22 August 2024

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2675: Becca Shern explores how dietary and lifestyle changes can combat seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Highlighting the importance of anti-inflammatory foods, omega-3, and vitamin D supplements, she emphasizes the benefits of physical activity and exposure to daylight. Shern also advocates for a positive mindset and the hygge lifestyle to improve mood during winter. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://minimalwellness.com/sad/ Quotes to ponder: "Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern, primarily during the winter months." "By incorporating more physical activity into your routine, you can boost your mood and energy levels, counteracting the effects of SAD." "Mindfulness practices such as meditation and yoga can help you stay grounded and maintain a positive outlook during the winter." Episode references: Light Therapy for SAD: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/light-therapy/about/pac-20384604 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:32.7	Seasonal Affective Disorder by Becca Shurn of minimal wellness.com. And I'm Dr. Neil Malick, reading you some of the
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0:55.1	Seasonal affective disorder by Becca Shurn of minimal wellness.com.
1:00.5	I live in Montana, and the next six months will be relatively cold and dark.
1:05.6	The time of year when something called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, can surface.
1:14.3	The constellation of SAD or sad symptoms,
1:20.6	which range from irritability, lethargy, and oversleeping to depression, can be combated in many ways. Standard treatment includes light therapy, talk therapy, and medication. But for those with
1:26.2	mild SAD, or the occasional winter blues, such as myself,
1:30.1	a few nutrition and lifestyle tweaks can improve the winter outlook.
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