Ep. 233/Seasonal Affective Disorder. A replay with Dr. Jim Polo

02/24/23 • 16 min

Dr. James Polo talks about the science behind seasonal affective disorder and why we need to attend to our diets, light exposure, and willingness to socialize during the winter months.

Dr. James Polo talks about the science behind seasonal affective disorder and why we need to attend to our diets, light exposure, and willingness to socialize during the winter months.

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Ep. 233/Seasonal Affective Disorder. A replay with Dr. Jim Polo

Seasonal affective disorder is a depressive disorder that impacts five to ten percent of the population, especially those living in northern parts of the hemisphere. Dr. James Polo talks about the ways that SAD mirrors depression; lethargy, change in appetite, increased need for sleep, and irritability.

There is new science to suggest that treating SAD with light therapy, low dose anti-depressants, exercise and Vitamin D may benefit those who suffer.

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Ep. 234/Seasonal Affective Disorder. Sheila Interview on City Cast

Long before Sheila started the podcast Beyond Well she found herself feeling depressed, lethargic and sluggish during the winter months. Seasonal affective disorder in the Pacific Northwest is a serious challenge. Here, she talks to the host of City Cast about the evidence-based strategies she used to recover.