71 - Treating Wintertime Depression (a/k/a Seasonal Affective Disorder)

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a depressive disorder differentiated from other forms of depression by a pattern of symptoms that flare up during a particular season of the year. Most often this occurs during winter, and more commonly in northern climates where winter days are short and people have low exposure to light. Can functional medicine help? Let’s talk about it! Episode Sources: https://www.rupahealth.com/post/winter-blues-addressing-seasonal-affective-disorder-with-functional-medicine https://psychcentral.com/health/serotonin-foods ------ Please join us on other platforms: Website: https://DrDavidMD.com/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrDavidMD FB: https://www.facebook.com/PagingDrDavidMD IG: https://www.instagram.com/pagingdrdavidmd/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drdavidmd/ TW: https://twitter.com/PagingDrDavidMD Dr. David is an independent thinker who draws from more than 25 years of clinical experience. He relies on a broad range of evidence-based information to provide his best possible guidance. Dr. David's thoughts and opinions may shift as the data evolves. Information he shares with the public is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content is informative and does not replace the need for consultation with qualified health professionals. #seasonalaffectivedisorder #seasonaldepression #functionalmedicine #drdavidmd