As fall turns into winter, many people are prone to a mild form of depression that seems to lift in the warmer months of spring.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is related to changes in seasons. SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you’re like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody.
Signs and symptoms of SAD may include:
-Feeling depressed most of the day, nearly every day
-Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed
-Having low energy
-Having problems with sleeping
-Experiencing changes in your appetite or weight
-Feeling sluggish or agitated
-Having difficulty concentrating
it is important to keep physically active but not to overstrain oneself. Outdoor activities such as skating, skiing or snowshoeing or even indoor stretches and exercises such as swimming, yoga, or Tai qi, are excellent ways to keep a healthy mind and body. Special care should be taken to ensure that one has proper nourishment, rest and a comfortable living environment.
Also, getting regular massage, acupuncture or infrared light therapy may help you to improve your mood and elevate your energy levels.
Massage therapy is a well-known way to lower anxiety and depression. The simple act of getting a massage can increase the neurotransmitters that work to lower anxiety-producing chemicals in your body, as well as decrease the hormones responsible for stimulating your anxiety reactions.
Acupuncture and other modalities of TCM can indeed be helpful for those who suffer from seasonal depression as they can bring the body to a more balanced state. Acupuncture helps to restore the body’s mental and physical wellness and rid it of any imbalance. In the case of SAD, acupuncture helps to increase the serotonin levels in your body, which you are lacking.
Infrared light therapy sauna creates light waves causing positive radiation effects on the human body. Infrared Sauna is a gentle, soothing, and therapeutic heat that promotes total relaxation while detoxifying the entire body.
Our experienced practitioners, Registered Massage Therapists (RMT) or Registered Acupuncturists ( R.ac) are here 7 days a week to help you achieve your wellness goals. Book your session today!
