Not sure what season it is when you look outside? Us neither! We can all agree that the weather in Ohio is always ALL OVER THE PLACE!
There are so many factors into how weather alone can change our pain levels!
How are you feeling today?
Grey skies leave most of us feeling a little gloomy and not so eager to get out of bed in the morning. Add in the fact that right now it’s dark outside when we get up and when we come home in the evening, it generally puts us in a somber mood, feeling extra tired! Meanwhile, the full summer sun instantly brings us energy!
To help burst those grey sky blues a daily does of Vitamin D will keep you feeling happier and more awake!
Also, focusing on what we can do versus what we can’t helps keep our minds positive! Try to keep a constant bedtime routine, it helps keep your general mood elevated.
Did you know that Barometric pressure can affect you just as much in the summer as in the winter?
In the summer some people get too hot, causing swelling in joints and headaches. In the winter, people still get joint pain and staying warm is one way to fight off that pain! Does your knee know it’s about to rain? Did a storm roll in suddenly?
Either way, don’t be afraid to exercise! According to the Mayo Clinic, 30 minutes of exercise, three to five days of the week can significantly lessen depressive symptoms.
Finding the type of low impact exercise that is right for you, will keep you motivated to move through the initial pain, get you feeling better, and naturally boosts your endorphin and serotonin levels.
Think about the last thing you ate.
The weather also has a tendency to change what our bodies are craving. It’s currently soup season! Make homemade soups instead of buying processed soup in a can. It will naturally boost your immune system. Homemade organic soups are loaded with disease fighting nutrients! Not bad for a meal that also makes us feel warm and cozy.
Water does wonders for your health and well-being.
Drinking plenty of water daily will keep your organs, muscles, and joints hydrated too! This will help you recover from those heat migraines in the summer and sore muscles from shoveling in the winter.
Let’s supplement this. According to the Mayo Clinic, certain supplements are known to ease depression and anxiety.
Depending on where you live and what the weather is like also changes what kinds of supplements would be best for you.
In addition to the daily Vitamin D mentioned before, Immuplex is a great one to add this time of year in Ohio.
Immuplex helps keep your white blood cells in a healthy range to aid your immune system to fight off bacteria, parasites and viruses. It also contains Vitamin C and E and helps reduce inflammation in the body.
Ask the office for Immuniplex at your next January visit and receive 10% off!
We look forward to seeing you soon and helping you keep the blues away.
Dr. Hughes, Dr. Shannan, Dr. Harris
