12 Oct How to beat SAD ……
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Five ways to cure Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Dull weather can make anyone a bit down in the dumps but for up to a third of the UK population, SAD is more serious than that. Here’s how to beat it
Feeling down in the dumps? You’re not alone. Many people find the arrival of autumn and winter a difficult time and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a recognised condition. 
SAD is thought to affect a third of people in the UK. But you can feel better
1. Don’t comfort eat. This will only make you feel worse. Instead eat plenty of Omeg-3 rich foods (oily fish, nuts and seeds). Mackerel is a good choice as it’s also high in vitamin D, which we all start to lack as daylight hours and sunlight decrease. Leafy greens are also a good choice so add them as an accompaniment to warming winter meals such as Shepherd’s Pie and Lasagna.
2. Get natural light (or fake it). Make sure you get out of the house or office as much as you can. A brisk walk round the block at lunch time will get your blood moving and let you absorb vitamin D from the sun’s feeble rays. If you can’t get enough naturally, try an alarm clock that wakes you up with light, this should realign your sleep/wake patterns, which will balance your mood during the day.
3. Exercise. No one feels like going for a run when it’s wet outside, so consider joining a gym, swimming pool or even just stock up on some home-exercise videos to get moving in the comfort of your own (centrally heated) living room.
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