SEASONS OF CHANGE

The end of autumn is here in the Southern Hemisphere and we are about to enter the season of winter. Often reduced daylight hours can disrupt our body clock.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of mood change that is related to the change in seasons – typically autumn through to winter.

You may feel less energetic, a little sadder or perhaps you may be experiencing disturbed sleep and most likely you’ve lost your summer glow-up!

Not to worry, the Mayo Clinic suggests safely taking in bright sunlight to help increase vitamin D levels in your body, include daily physical activity, and eat foods rich in tryptophan – like eggs, nuts, and turkey – which will naturally boost serotonin, that wonderful feel-good hormone.

If these hints aren’t enough, be sure to speak to your practitioner about what other steps you can take.

Each season brings it’s glory and there’s is something so comforting and beautiful about being rugged up sitting beside the fireplace and watching the rain outside my window…especially after I’ve recharged with some sunlight!