Seasonal Affective Disorder and other nasties waiting to get you…
Published by jennifer on Tagged NewsHi everybody. I was thinking about the weather today. I took Moose on an hour jaunt through White Clay Creek, the sunlight gently filtering through the leaves. The crisp cool air, the smell of the woods as it begins to move inward in preparation for the upcoming snow. The days are getting shorter, the amount of natural sunlight available to us is waning. Especially for those of you who get up and go to the office when it is dark out, and will soon return home in the same darkness. Seasonal Affective Disorder, SAD, is kind of an up and coming catch phrase coined to describe the chemical and physical imbalances placed upon our bodies as a result of the changing season. Fatigue, the need for sugar and starches, and the need for more sleep are a few of the symptoms one may exhibit when being subjected to SAD. Light Therapy is a viable option, whether it be in the form of a lamp, a tanning bed, or a light visor. Exercise, the common denominator in all well- being regimens, is an appropriate method to keeping SAD at bay. I was thinking about all of this, and being a massage therapist, must volunteer massage therapy as yet another ingredient in keeping our whole and healthy selves in tact for the upcoming season. Setting aside the time to relax, identifying the need to connect our mind and bodies is an incredibly underappreciated task, and I am here to help remind you. With the holidays rapidly approaching (it boggles my mind too,) it is crucial that we take responsibility for our well- being. It benefits our bodies, our families, our work, and the general population of people out in the work force that we must engage everyday. Can you imagine how the world would operate if everyone got a massage every once in a while? There are little things out there, like seasonal affective disorder, holiday stress, and shorter days that are going to try and tear us down. Whether you come to Center Yourself Massage or not, we as body therapists encourage everyone to seek a professional massage. It will do your body good. Take great care, and thanks for reading. -Jenn
October 17th, 2006 at 11:44 pm
I agree Jenn. Because I work online, 9 times out of 10 I’m stuck in front of computer. That’s why I try as much as possible to change locations with my laptop, especially locations where I’m enjoying the open sunshine!