01/14/2026
Most of us get the winter blues but seasonal affective disorder can be severe for some. Here are a few daily tips to lessen the effect on the brain and body.
Wake up each morning with a sense of gratitude and optimism, connect with a loved one, get sun light, move your body, eat for brain health and regulate the circadian rhythm with consistent sleep habits. Each of these actions balance the brain chemicals associated with seasonal depression most likely to occur in dark, winter months. Lack of sunlight has a large impact on S.A.D., and because we get 90% of vitamin D from sunlight, our levels drop significantly in dark months with shorter days. Vitamin D is essential for immune support, heart health, mood balance, and regulation of brain chemicals. Only 10% of vitamin D comes from food sources so supplement it and spend as much time in sunlight as possible to soak up the sunshine vitamin.
