I am the sunshine girl. I am the person who cries if I can't be outside on a warm, sunny day. So days and days of cold, dark rain are almost unbearable, especially this year, because we hardly had a summer at all.
Alright, I am done complaining, because this year I actually feel pretty ok after I implemented some solutions. So, here's my formula for winter survival, with links for you if you want to get any of this stuff for yourself to make this winter easy to get through:
Brain food to lift mood and compensate for lack of sunshine:
Vit D to make up for lack of sunshine: Now Foods Vitamin D3 5000 Iu, 240 Softgels
Gaba for anxiety: NOW Foods Gaba 750mg, 100 Vcaps
Vit B for lack of sunshine: Solaray - B-Complex, 100 mg, 100 capsules
5 HTP (take with green tea): HIGH POTENCY 5-HTP 200MG - 60 VCAPS
Fish Oil to help the brain fire better: Kirkland Signature Fish Oil w/ Omega-3 Enteric Coated 180 Softgels
Warm base layer:
Wool Socks to keep the feet warm: Search Amazon.com for wool socks smartwool
Thermal underwear: Search Amazon.com for thermal underwear women
Sunshine simulating light bulbs: Full Spectrum Light Bulb - ALZO 27W Compact Fluorescent - Case of 4 - Daylight Balanced 5500K - Pure White Light
I know that's many steps to take to feel ok and if you don't need them, if you feel great in the winter just as you are, I am so happy for you! But for me, these steps are small given how good I now feel even thought it's gray and dark outside!
To Your Health and Joy!
Health Conscious Mommy
