Struggling With Low Energy During the Winter Months?

During these cold winter months, you are likely experiencing major fatigue, feelings of hopelessness, mood swings, and an overall lack of energy. If you are nodding your head as you read this, know that you are not alone! Seasonal changes can impact us in a myriad of ways!

Here is why you might be affected from seasonal change:
🔸 Melatonin: During cold months, the levels of the hormone melatonin are higher than during warm months. This hormone regulates our sleep-wake cycle (circadian rhythm), which induces sleep. This explains why you might feel tired and sleepy.
🔸 Serotonin: Less exposure to sunlight has been associated with a drop in serotonin, a hormone that boosts good mood. Low serotonin levels are associated with depression.
🔸Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Levels of TSH increase during winter, and raised TSH promotes bad mood, fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog.
🔸Vitamin D: A reduction in its levels can also negatively impact our immune system. This vitamin plays an important role in maintaining our immune system healthy to fight infections.

Your Functional Medicine Physician can test your levels of Vitamin D, discuss your sleep habits and help support you through the winter months.

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