Fire Within Nutrition and Fitness

We talk about what it is, who it affects and some behaviors that can lessen the affects of the disorder. Some of the best things you can do is get morning sunlight, make sure you have some form of exercise plan and regulate your sleep cycle.

Show Notes

In This Episode: 
  • A lot of people can get Seasonal Affective Disorder fused with regular depression, but there is a difference: Seasonal Affective Disorder goes away, it will completely go away and come back.
  • One of the things that contributes is unrealistic holiday expectations.
  • It may be related to where you live and the climate.
  • Places like Alaska with large amounts of darkness can see increased cases because it messes with circadian rhythm.
  • They make artificial lights to help with this.
  • A daily routine of practicing wellness and keep in mind that alcohol is a downer and can increase the symptoms of SAD.
  • We talk about our tendency to warm beverages in the fall and winter and some better choices than highly caffeinated beverages. 
Quotes from This Episode: 
  • "Now that summer is ending we will all get to experience something we haven't seen in a while, at least in our area... a jacket." Joe

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If you want to transform your life with nutrition and fitness, there are no shortcuts. You need a sustainable plan: the right mindset, and the knowledge and inspiration to stoke the fire within. Just like the Phoenix, you can burn your old habits, never turn back, and emerge anew.