If you typically feel the winter blahs or the February blues, then you might be experiencing SAD, or seasonal affective disorder. SAD is a type of depression that affects people in the winter months because of the darkness from shorter days and grayer skies. It is more common in women than men and in the north than the south. Combine that with the high levels of stress, anxiety and now, even depression brought on by COVID-19, and those who suffer from seasonal affective disorder may experience more severe symptoms than normal. Continue reading “Are You SAD? 6 Tips to Deal With Seasonal Affective Disorder”
Are You SAD? 6 Tips to Deal With Seasonal Affective Disorder
February 8th, 2021 by Paula Gallagher
While we all may be breathing a collective sigh of relief that 2020 is now behind us, we are still facing many of the same challenges as we enter the new year – the COVID-19 pandemic, economic and social inequality, intense political division, and the climate crisis. While hope may be on the horizon, our mental, emotional and physical health are feeling the weight of these enormous stressors. 
Do you know which vitamins and minerals can help support your mental health? Evidence increasingly shows that nutrition plays a huge role, and that nutritional deficiencies can have a substantial negative impact on both your body and your mental health. A good diet is important, as well as supplementation of key nutrients, as needed. 
Our mental wellness is often neglected as we go about our busy lives. That can lead us to feel fatigued, depressed, and generally less than our best. We all understand the importance of good nutrition for health, but did you know there is a link between vitamin D deficiency and depression?
If you’ve been searching for effective nutritional supplements to help with stress, you’re not alone. One study 
