10 Tips to Beat the Winter Blues

Vitamin D3
- It’s both a vitamin and a hormone—due to the effects it has on hormones in the body, it’s thought to affect your mood by improving your sense of well-being
- Vitamin D levels can be checked by a simple blood test— talk to your doctor
Philips Golite sunlamps
- Easy to use/travel with (portable and rechargeable)
- Available on Amazon for about $120
- Place at midriff 20 to 30 inches from face
- Use at least 15 minutes per day
Don’t fight it—rest, hibernate (go to bed early, movie binges, say no to too many activities/making other people happy instead of yourself, take days off)
Warm foods (soups, crock pots)
Go outside to get sun/fresh air (ice skating, walks, skiing, sledding, throwing snow balls)
See comedy shows like improv and stand-up
- Humor and laughter strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, diminish pain, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress
- Triggers the release of endorphins
- Laughing with others is even more powerful than laughing alone
- It’s a great date night
Lots of sex 😉 safe sex!
Movement every day that gets you sweaty (trainer, dance, fun movement)
Great looking winter clothes so you don’t feel dumpy
- Wear vibrant colors and fitted clothes
Take a sunny vacation