Your Winter Depression Might Be a Kidney Infection — The Hidden Organ Behind Seasonal Mood Crashes

We’re re-airing this episode, as we know many people struggle with the winter blues and feeling off this time of year! Do you get the blues when the weather turns cool? In this episode, Dr. Motley tackles seasonal depression from a TCM perspective. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the heart is connected to the kidneys and bladder, so if you feel that you’re not your best self in the colder months, pay attention to signs of bladder issues.  Show Notes: ⬇️ For UTI testing: https://microgendx.com/ For kidney issues: Uva Ursi https://shorturl.at/vqxmG Your Seasonal Depression Recommendations: Sunshine Infrared Sauna Mineral Support (check out BEAM Minerals. You can get 20% off with code DRMOTLEY - https://shorturl.at/W8MO5⁠) Multivitamins: Thorne Research https://www.thorne.com/products. EFT - https://www.thetappingsolution.com/eft-tapping/ Neuroemotional Technique - https://www.netmindbody.com/ 00:00 - 01:14 - Intro 01:15 - 01:37 - History/Origins of Seasonal Depression/Winter Blues 01:38 - 02:30 - facts on SAD 02:31 - 04:07 - Winter months in Chinese Medicine 04:08 - 04:48 - Kidneys/Bladder/Fear Connection 04:50 - 10:42 - Patient Story 10:45 - 12:38 - UTI/Bladder Infections + Lab Testing 12:43 - 13:20 - Undereye Bags and the Kidneys 18:10 - 19:00 - Herbs for Cleaning out the Kidneys 25:00 - 27:00 - Relationship between Seasonal Depression and UTIs 27:01 - 29:00 - Recommendations for Seasonal Depression 29:01 - 31:44 - Addressing fears ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe! Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------  *Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Are you a health coach looking for more valuable resources and wisdom? Join his membership for courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom on every-day health concerns, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! Join here: doctormotley.com/15