90. Coping with Seasonal Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder, Part 1

12/28/23 • 39 min

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Are you ready for a lil chat about season depression? A li'l seasonal depresh? Highlights in this episode: • What is seasonal depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.)? • About Dr. Norman Rosenthal, the scientist to give this a name • Contributing factors • Why only certain people get seasonal depression and which factors make it worse • How to cope with mindset and feelings • How to cope with supplements • How to be supportive of friends who experience seasonal depression • The benefits of natural light and artificial "happy lights" Part 2 is all about the role of vitamin D. There are some surprising factors and fixing seasonal depression is NOT as simple as "just take some vitamin D". That's why it's getting its own episode. Resources in this episode: https://www.normanrosenthal.com https://www.psychiatria-danubina.com/UserDocsImages/pdf/dnb_vol28_no1/dnb_vol28_no1_25.pdf https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/seasonal-affective-disorder https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4673349/ https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ajp.162.4.656?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%3Dpubmed& Happy lights recommended by Dr. Rosenthal: https://verilux.com/ https://carex.com/ Red light therapy panels: https://joovv.com/ https://redtherapy.co http://www.clearlightventures.com/ https://bioslighting.com/ https://www.biolight.shop/ https://mitoredlight.com https://omniluxled.com FitFizz website: https://fitfizzstudio.com

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89. Creatine: Myths, Benefits, and Why You Need It

Creatine is a supplement that every single person out there can benefit from. No matter your age, size, health status, or activity level.

Let's address every common concern and question that most people have about creatine. I'm going to give you all of the information to ease your mind and hopefully, you'll become a lifelong fan of this beneficial supplement. I'm not even selling it. So don't worry there's no sales pitch at the end. I truly just want you to do whatever you can to optimize your health for overall strength and longevity.

In this episode: • Creatine monohydrate vs. creatine HCL • Does creatine cause bloating or weight gain? • Does creatine cause hair loss? • Does creatine cause muscle cramps? • Creatine and bipolar disorder • Creatine and non-athletic lifestyle benefits • Creatine and athletic benefits • Dosing recommendations • Is creatine loading necessary?

PubMed Links: Creatine supplementation and cognitive performance in elderly individuals https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17828627/

Creatine supplementation for older adults: Focus on sarcopenia, osteoporosis, frailty, and Cachexia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35688360/

Creatine in T Cell Antitumor Immunity and Cancer Immunotherapy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34067957/

Creatine electrolyte supplement improves anaerobic power and strength: a randomized double-blind control study: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1186/s12970-019-0291-x

Creatine Supplementation in Women’s Health: A Lifespan Perspective: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/3/877

To sum it all up, creatine is safe, effective, and everyone should strongly consider using it throughout any stage of life. It aids in brain health, athletic performance, muscle health, bone health, sleep quality, and mood. And these are facts that have been proven over and over by legitimate scientific studies.

Don't get hung up on the brand. Just look for a label that says creatine monohydrate. I highly recommend this product not just for performance but also for longevity, optimizing aging, and protecting health through the lifecycle.

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Thank you so much for listening! I'm Kelly Wilson, your health concierge, and until next time, breathe, stay strong, and always celebrate victory!

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