Shifting with the Seasons
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND This morning felt like the first true day of autumn – the air was cold and crisp, more layers were required to walk the dogs, and my body wanted warmer foods for breakfast. This shift of season can be a common time to feel run down or have some light symptoms […]
Struggling with S.A.D, We Can Help
Carrie Louise Daenell, ND Depression can be debilitating any time of year Unfortunately, most people that cope with some level of depression throughout the calendar year seem to suffer beyond their ability to cope near and after the holiday season. Because this time of year is associated with lesser light hours in the day, it […]
Aromatherapy for Mental Health Concerns
Dr. Kaitlyn Zorn, HBSc., ND. Essential Oils and More for the Winter Blues Feeling blue or irritable with the change of seasons and sunlight? There are many interventions that have been known to help with mood disorders such as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), as well as depression, anxiety and stress. Interventions such as light therapy, […]
Sadness and Black Silk
How I hung seasonal affective disorder in the back of my closet. I love the quality of light when summer fades into fall. It’s as if the full beaming smile of summer sunlight relaxes into a golden grin. There is a charge in the air, of anticipating holidays and gatherings with friends. It is one […]
Light Therapy for Treating Seasonal Depression or SAD
Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that consists of recurrent and seasonal pattern of depressive episodes. This commonly occurs in the autumn and winter months, as during these times there is generally less light and sunny weather. Due to the lack of light in these winter months, light therapy has been a focus […]