Thursday, January 28, 2010

SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Sad is assoicated with winter depression and feeling "normal" or very happy in the summer. Typically, individuals with Sad feel depressed; they generally slow down, oversleep, overeat, and crave carbohydrates int he winter. In the summer, these same people feel elated, active and energetic.
Because it’s a type of depression, there are a few basic choices you can make that will greatly help to improve your outlook.
Three strategies that are essential any time you’re dealing with any type of depression are:
· Increase high quality DHA/EPA. Your brain consists of about 60 percent fat; DHA specifically, so you need a constant input of essential fatty acids for your brain to work properly.
· Exercise – Physical exercise comes with all sorts of health benefits; one of them is improved mood control. In fact, it’s one of the most potent things you can do to prevent and treat depression.
· Abstain from sugar – Sugar in all its forms has a seriously detrimental impact on your brain function.
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