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cold!
Here comes the
Consultant pharmacist Sunil Kochhar dispenses
advice on getting your body ready for the new
season, boosting energy levels and dealing with SAD
A
good way to start preparing now for Psychiatrists as a medical condition that is Top Tips for Winter
the cold and flu season is by thought to affect 2 million people in the
reducing exposure to toxic chemicals UK and over 12 million people across The S.A.D LIGHT BOX is a way to
in the environment, washing your hands Northern Europe. The human body uses boost energy levels and increase
several times daily, dressing warmly in cold light cues, such as those provided by the wellbeing. A compact light box that
weather and making sure you get plenty of sun, to time certain functions. can sit on your desk or breakfast table
sleep. Incorporate lots of fresh vegetables, Properly timed rhythms regulate mood, could be the answer to staying
fresh fruit, herbal supplements, vitamins sleep, wake, appetite, digestion and healthy this winter.
and some exercise. A brilliant method of energy. These daily internal cycles called Contact S.A.D. Lightbox on 0845
taking your supplements is with some Aloe ‘Circadian Rhythms’ sometimes fall out of 0956487 or visit www.sad.uk.com
Vera juice; not only does the juice help time, meaning an unregulated body clock,
boost your immune system, it also aids the resulting in the symptoms of Seasonal Keep some Tigon Wild Oregano Oil
absorption of supplements. Over the years I Affective Disorder. SAD can be dealt with handy in the medicine cabinet. A
have found that the best combination of effectively with supplements together powerful anti-fungal, this little treasure
herbs and vitamins are a strong time with a SAD lamp. is great for respiratory conditions and
released multivitamin and mineral complex, Light therapy has been proven effective digestive disorders or can be used
Glisodin; a powerful antioxidant and 5-HTP. in over 80% of diagnosed cases, with externally on warts, ringworm and
5-Hydroxy Tryptophan (5-HTP) is a exposure from 30 minutes to several hours athlete’s foot. H2 Orega, also by Tigon,
natural precursor to serotonin. The body per day to very bright light, at least 10 is pure oregano oil with a dispensing
makes 5-HTP from tryptophan, an amino times the intensity of ordinary domestic dropper, giving over 860 drops. It mixes
acid that occurs naturally in our bodies. It lighting. Light treatment should be used easily in drinks and is ideal for the
then converts it into serotonin, high levels daily in winter, starting in early autumn whole family, including babies.
of which can help us get better sleep, feel when the first symptoms appear. It
in a better mood and even improve levels consists of sitting 2-3 feet away from a
of energy as well as sexual performance specially designed light box, wearing a is packed with elements containing Far
Winter time always has a downward Light Visor, or waking up to dawn infrared; Negative ions; and Magnetic
effect on our bodies. It is this time of the simulator. Allow the light to shine on the inserts for your enhanced wellbeing. I have
year that we are most vulnerable. I find eyes, although it is not necessary to stare been wearing one for many months and
that most of my clients who come in to at the light during the session, keep in found that it has helped my energy levels.
fight colds and flu in winter have a mind that the more photons that reach Last year I lost two of the greatest people in
common problem: lack of energy. the retina, the faster the session will be. my life; my parents. I had very low energy
Maintaining and optimising energy levels is SAD Light Therapy products are entirely levels trying to cope with everything in my
vital, as energy levels help us cope with safe to use for the majority of people, hectic life. My sleep patterns were disturbed
many factors. To see if you are at threshold however, in some instances we advise you immensely which lowered all my energy. I
level, look for signs such as erratic sleep to consult your medical practitioner wore an Enerjii bracelet and found my sleep
patterns, irritability, depression, aching before you start using a light box. pattern returning to normal and a sudden
muscles, lack of motivation, low libido, cold A recent discovery of mine is Enerjii boost of energy, so I highly recommend an
sore break outs, dry skin and constant colds bracelets. Enerjii is a new approach to Enerjii bracelet for all.
and flu symptoms. It could be that you are alternative health and wellness, with For any further information you can
suffering from SAD (Seasonal Affective advanced technology products that place contact me through my website
Disorder). SAD, or the Winter Blues, is three of the earth’s natural energy sources www.cnpdirect.co.uk, (use the enquiry tab
officially recognised by Doctors and next to your skin: Enerjii energizing bracelet to ask me any questions). n
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