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By: Dr. Angeli Chitale, ND<\/p>\n

You are not alone! In fact, in the months of January and February, most Canadians are affected by some form of mood disorder and 2 million Canadians are diagnosed with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) alone. Thats a population the size of Toronto!<\/p>\n

The strength of natural medicine is in prevention and treating conditions early on before they become complicated and severe.<\/p>\n

Light Exposure:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting outside for 20 min daily can be a tremendous lift. Here’s why: exposure to light (even if there is no direct sun) helps re-set the pineal gland which is responsible for setting the internal clock.<\/p>\n

Tip: Invest in proper winter clothing and walk, jog, hike or play in the snow. Take a pet or friend along. It’s about getting fresh air, natural light, and getting your circulation going.<\/p>\n

Or use a light box at dusk and dawn to stimulate the pineal glad to turn melatonin on and off respectively.<\/p>\n

Get Proper Rest:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn off your computer 2 hours before bedtime. The blue-wavelenght light from all electronic devices shuts off melatonin production. Indoors, we may spend more time on these devices which disrupts the internal clock at a seasonally vulnerable time for the body.<\/p>\n

Have to use them for work? Invest in coloured eyeglasses which block the blue wavelength.<\/p>\n

Break the caffeine cycle:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Poor sleep at night and caffeine consumption by day go hand in hand. Reach for restorative a nutritive plant medicines to calm the nervous system such as<\/p>\n

nettles, oat straw or passionflower.\u00a0 Brew and use instead of caffeine or try this sleepy time brew: Lavender tea with honey.<\/p>\n

Steep 1 tsp of lavender flowers for 10-15 minutes to make a strong brew. Lemon and honey to taste. Goodnight!<\/p>\n

Meditation as medication:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuning into your inner voice is more in line with the quite and stillness of winter.\u00a0 Using the breath as an anchor, you can re-set your entire brain. For best results in learning how to, it is best to join a program – some excellent ones are free of cost: www.dhamma.org<\/a><\/p>\n

_____________________________<\/p>\n

Dr. Chitale has been exploring the mind – mood connection through her own personal work since she was a teenager. The tools, insights, resources she bring to patients are from her various work experiences with high-risk women, distress centres as well as the several workshops she has been facilitating since 2000 on mind-body. Dr. Chitale has been active meditator since 1996.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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