{"id":12457,"date":"2020-02-18T11:25:31","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T16:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hancockregionalhospital.org\/?p=12457"},"modified":"2020-02-18T11:25:31","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T16:25:31","slug":"feeling-sad-this-winter-here-are-some-ways-to-feel-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hancockhealth.apgar.digital\/fr\/2020\/02\/feeling-sad-this-winter-here-are-some-ways-to-feel-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeling SAD this winter? Here are some ways to feel better."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container mx-auto   wordpress-block wordpress- core-\">It happens every winter: People experience seasonal depression, known as \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/aplacejust4u.org\/what-is-seasonal-affective-disorder\/?fbclid=IwAR2W6QTQ4zCK0WRxn567u2kfHeXwYEG5n4z_EOrgaJni3ainX3rtt38Li6U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">seasonal affective disorder<\/a> (SAD). Decreased sunlight, fewer opportunities to be active outside, and overall desire to stay cozy and inside can be contributing factors\u2014but there are things you can do to combat the winter doldrums.<\/p>\n<p>One way to treat SAD is with a SAD lamp that provides light similar to sunlight. Taking a vitamin D supplement can help as well. But one of the best ways to fight SAD is to stay active.<\/p>\n<p>During the winter we naturally want to make like animals and hibernate. It\u2019s cold, the sun doesn\u2019t shine, and we want to stay cozied up inside. Although allowing your body to rest is important, too much hibernation can lead to fatigue, trouble sleeping, and low energy in general.<\/p>\n<p>Since it\u2019s colder in the winter, your heart rate generally <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eehealth.org\/blog\/2019\/02\/benefits-of-staying-active-in-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">doesn\u2019t get as high<\/a> as it does in the warmer months when you exercise. Because of this, you generally sweat less and use less energy\u2014which increases your endurance and can actually help you exercise longer.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to exercise outside if it\u2019s too cold. And if you don\u2019t have a gym membership, you can exercise at home. Look up workout videos online and get active in your living room. Stretch. Take up yoga. Walk around the mall. In general, 30 minutes of mild activity per day is recommended, but even just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwpc.com\/the-importance-of-staying-active-during-the-winter-months\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ten minutes<\/a> of activity will serve you well in the colder months.<\/p>\n<p>If you <em>are<\/em> working out outside, be sure to dress in layers so you can allow your body to cool and sweat as you exercise. Also, be sure to keep your head covered with a hat or earmuffs: We lose most of our body heat through our head.<\/p>\n<p>About vitamin D: Around 40% of people are vitamin D-deficient year \u2018round, and that number increases in the winter, since the main way we get vitamin D is from the sun. Taking a supplement can help maintain healthy amounts of vitamin D in your diet. Speak with your doctor first to make sure you\u2019re taking the correct amount.<\/p>\n<p>A SAD lamp will also help you with vitamin D. And eating <a href=\"https:\/\/health.usnews.com\/wellness\/food\/articles\/2016-11-11\/4-ways-to-keep-your-vitamin-d-levels-up-this-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">foods rich<\/a> in vitamin D such as pork, mushrooms, and fish can help increase your levels, as well.<\/p>\n<p>And remember: Spring is just around the corner. 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