131 - DEPRESSION - Surviving Seasonal Blues: Your Essential Guide to Beating Depression This Winter ft. Sarah Murphy
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Do you DREAD winter? Fearful of the winter blues? Want to jet off somewhere for some sunshine or considering medication but hesitant? If yes, this episode is for you. Louise discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder with Integrative Health Practitioner, Sarah Murphy. Discover what it is, why it manifests, and learn prevention methods so you can thrive, not just survive, this season.
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The pair jump into:
- What seasonal depression actually is
- The importance of the circadian rhythm and how light exposure can send our whole system out of whack (+ how to fix this)
- How seasonal depression is connected to under or over production of dopamine, serotonin and melatonin (+ tips and tricks)
- The ‘inflammatory model of depression’ and how chemical imbalances are not the only origin of depression
- The connection between Vitamin D, sugar and the ‘winter immune system’ (+ how to fuel your body this Winter)
- Plus, top tips and tricks to feel AMAZING this winter rather than average. The pair dive into morning routines, evening routines, hydration, diet, blood sugar regulation, and more.
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