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Does Winter Make You ‘SAD’? (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

Winter is here and low mood often comes along with it. But Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD, is more than just “winter blues”.⁣⁣⁣⁣SAD is characterized by 2 weeks or more of depressive mood with symptoms ranging from disturbed sleep, low motivation and interest, low energy, increased appetite, and feeling hopeless or worthless.⁣⁣⁣⁣The good news is that the following combo can usually help alleviate symptoms of SAD significantly:⁣⁣⁣⁣1️⃣ Vitamin D3:⁣⁣⁣⁣Low vitamin D can lead to a higher incidence of colds and flu, as well as depression. If you’re prone to getting sick and depressed with...

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Safest Fish Guide

In general, choose smaller fish because of their lower concentration of pollutants and heavy metals. The acronym “SMASH” is an easy way to remember the list of least toxic fish.  Other helpful seafood tips: ✔️Choose wild caught over farmed fish since these fish are overcrowded, overfed & sickly – therefore given antibiotics. Ask your waiter! ✔️The Environmental Working Group (EWG.org) offers a consumer guide to seafood based on the amount of omega-3 fatty acids and level of mercury contained in fish. ✔️The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA.gov) also shares a...

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