The Darkness

With the changing of seasons from summer to fall, then eventually winter, we experience an increase in the darkness. During this time of year we see the sick getting sicker, higher diagnosis of depression, and increased pain level.

Personally i have an increase in pain, but in some way the lack of sunlight affects us all. It cold be the cold, which is the result of the sun being gone, or the actual light itself. Like cats are genetically attracted to heat to stay alive, so are we to natural light. It's the reason we are able to see, breath, and many other important things. It makes perfectly logical sense why depression is such a common problem during these cold months. It's why we turn to all the great comfort foods of the season and maybe put on a pound or 10. Anything will work.

But the best ways to help you through these months are to do the things you do during the bright sun filled months. Get outside at least 15 minutes a day, breath in that fresh air. Find plenty of activities to do with loved ones, get in 30 minutes of exercise 3 times a week, and eat seasonal food.

Some time's these just won't be enough to snap you out of that winter funk. In that case why not find one of those neat sun simulating lamps. They are getting used for a variety of reasons medically. Just goes to show that natural light is a great cure all.

Stay healthy and Blessed Be!!