No doubt about it...not seeing the sun for more
than 3 days DEFINITELY will effect your emotions.
I know because I lived in Wisconsin for 20 years! That's
20 loooonnnngggg winters! I raised 3 children, had a
health clinic, and ate the very best of the best that
Wisconsin had to offer.
But I know there were plenty of days I did not want to
get out of bed due to the cold, cloudy weather.
Many of my patients who came to see me in the clinic
were on anti-depressants since they just couldn't
cope with the severity of their depression.
I know that eating well, taking supplements, and
exercising were all beneficial. I even tried the
Vitamin D supplements with myself and children.
Bottom line?
We still need sun!
It was amazing how people's moods changed when
they came into my clinic. They even wore
different colored clothes...bright colors, not
their traditional blacks.
I began using full spectrum lighting for many
clients and this helped tremendously. Being
outside though in the sun was by far the best.
Years ago, they actually setup heliotherapy
sessions where they would put the women on
one side of the sanctuary totally naked.
Men on the other.
The purpose was to expose the majority of the
skin to the benefits of the sun.
Now however, we slather on suntan lotion to
keep from getting the sun while taking loads
of vitamin D.
So let's use some common sense here...
1) Do get out into the fresh air and sun
on a daily basis. Even if its cold out,
getting sun on your face is beneficial.
2) If you can't get sun, get a full
spectrum light to sit in front of your
desk for the day.
3) Take vacations often to warm sunny places!
(Personally, I'm moving to Florida to get
my share). Once there, don't slather on
chemically rich suntan lotion, use the
natural stuff.
Until next time,
Dr. Judy,
