Feeling Blue?

Do you feel a bit sad, feeling out of sorts, detached and plain moody nowadays? This might be the results of the changing seasons. Lack of sunlight has an impact on our moods. The good news is that there are natural ways to support us to feel better. Let’s look at a few natural methods that are proven to help us see the world rosier – if practiced consistently.

Before we get into natural remedies, it is important to understand that if your negative moods and feelings become a persistent state of being rather than a passing mood, you must go and see a specialist or your GP. If you feel depressed, you might need treatment or therapy. If depression remains untreated, it can eventually affect your physical health and ability to perform regular daily activities. Please talk to your doctor about your treatment options!

Natural Remedies For Feeling Blue

Move Your Body! Exercise relieves symptoms of depression and alleviates stress. Being stressed often definitely gets you down. During exercise, the body releases endorphins. Exercise is a natural mood elevator. Even though it might be “painful” to regularly show up at the gym or taking that early morning jog … but you will feel much better after you exercise. Research shows that walking 30 minutes every day might have a similar effect to taking pills.

Strengthen The Body Mind connection. Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation, Biofeedback, Aromatherapy, Acupuncture, and other alternative therapies offer relief from fatigue, anxiety and scattered thinking. Taking a yoga class might be exactly what you need to calm down your mind and return to critical thinking. Talk to your yoga teachers at the Studio so they can create a soothing yoga sequence for you!

You Are What You Eat – so choose well. Nutritional deficiencies can trigger depressive symptoms in some people. You can ask your doctor a test for nutritional deficiencies and hormonal imbalances. People deficient in one or more of the B-Vitamins, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin D may be especially vulnerable to mood issues. If you feel depressed for a longer period of time, you might want to test for thyroid imbalances. What should you include in your diet? An extra piece of fruit a day is an easy addition. Pick up an apple or banana in the morning to have an easy snack for the day. Dark chocolate will help you in the afternoon hours. Nut mixes are perfect if you feel like munching on something. Add an extra veggie serving to your dinner. Does it sound like you have to reform your whole diet? Of course not! Just add a few pieces of nutrition dense food to your current eating plan.

Herbal Supplements To Lift Your Mood. Supplements derived from the active components of various herbs have been used successfully to treat depression. An herb commonly recommended is St. John’s Wort. Herbal supplements must be taken with care and ideally under a health care practitioner’s supervision. They can interact with other medications and may have negative side effects for some people.

Sleep More. The quantity and quality of sleep a person experiences directly impacts their health and mental status. Getting enough sleep and completing a full sleep cycle (sleep without interruption) supports good physical and mental health. We know there might be resistance to sleeping more, you might even feel like wasting time if you add an hour extra sleep per night. That extra hour of zzzzzzzz is the very best investment in your health!

Take up yoga this winter to help you feel in balance and get rid of those moody moments! We have a special offer for you In November: get our 2-month yoga class card for just $75 for unlimited yoga fun at Clayton Yoga Studio. Visit our shopping cart to get this special! Then come to the studio for a relaxing hour and we guarantee you will leave happier!