What is Seasonal Depression and How Does It Affect You?
Seasonal depression is most common in areas of the world where individuals are exposed to little sunlight for long periods of time. During the winter months, affected people report a notable drop in mood, as well as trouble completing work, a loss of interest in regular activities, and changes in sleep patterns. You can get through the winter with good self-care and a complete strategy with your healthcare professional.
Winter can be a relatively challenging season for some people, while it can be quite difficult for others. If you're having serious problems, seek help from a mental health professional or call your local suicide prevention hotline.
Creating a Foundation for Good Self-Care
Depression exists, whether it is seasonal or not. Establishing solid social support systems, eating a balanced nutritious diet, getting enough sleep, and exercising should all be part of any plan for controlling depression. However, these things aren't always enough, and you'll require more assistance.
Always start with your primary care physician and a mental health specialist to develop a thorough strategy that is tailored to your specific requirements. Here are some extra resources to think about.
Seasonal Depression: 11 Natural Approaches
1. Melatonin is a hormone that regulates sleep.
Melatonin is a well-known supplement for supporting sleep. Some persons are more susceptible to the effects of melatonin or have aberrant melatonin output during the winter months, which may make seasonal mood difficulties more challenging for them. There is some preliminary evidence that consuming melatonin before bedtime can help with seasonal depression symptoms.
Melatonin is generally harmless, and getting enough sleep is critical for overall health. If your sleep problems don't go away, see a doctor. Melatonin is only available via prescription in some parts of the world, although it is available as a supplement in others.
2. Phototherapy, or happy light
During the winter, you can buy a customized lightbox to sit in front of in the morning to replicate natural sunlight. This has been reported to be beneficial in conjunction with melatonin and other medications in several trials. Certain mental health disorders may be exacerbated by phototherapy; if you have any concerns, speak with your doctor about using one.
3. Vitamin D
Many people refer to vitamin D as the "sunshine vitamin" because it is produced in our bodies when we are exposed to sunlight. When the number of daylight hours is limited, deficiency is more likely, which can contribute to depression. Vitamin D supplementation, in combination with other therapy, has been shown to help treat seasonal depression in studies. It's impossible to know if you're lacking in vitamin D without a blood test, so talk to your doctor about getting one. Dosing is still important, as too much can have negative effects. Consult your physician to determine the proper dosage for you.
What Is the Cause of Upset Stomach?
The most prevalent sensation associated with an upset stomach is nausea. Nausea can occasionally precede vomiting and serve as a warning indication that vomiting is about to occur. Although nausea and vomiting are unpleasant, they also serve as a protective measure for our bodies, with the ultimate goal of eliminating ingested toxins or anything else the body deems "bad for us."
Nausea is quite prevalent; in one study, more than half of people reported experiencing at least one episode in the previous 12 months. Women experience nausea three times more frequently than males. According to the study, each person has a unique threshold that varies from day to day. In other words, some people can tolerate a great deal before feeling nauseated, whilst others are easily triggered.
Numerous body systems are involved in the process of nausea: the nervous system, specifically the automatic nervous system, often called our autonomic nervous system, the stomach itself, and our endocrine or hormone regulation system. The nervous system will react negatively to something that is harmful to us.
For instance, if we consume a piece of moldy fruit by accident, the neural system signals the mouth to begin generating saliva. It will halt the digestive process and may cause us to become pale or have an increased heart rate. All of these stages prepare the body to eliminate the moldy fruit safely. It's worth noting that our emotional condition might also activate the nervous system. Hormones are created in our brains as a result of our thoughts. For instance, watching someone puke on television may make us want to vomit as well.
Other causes of nausea include pregnancy hormones. Vasopressin is a particular hormone that regulates the fluid levels in our bodies. This hormone is frequently increased in conjunction with nausea and/or vomiting. Another cause of nausea is "sea" or motion sickness, which results from a disconnect between a detecting system in our ears and our brain. Frequently, one of these body components is unaware that we are moving, and nausea/vomiting is a sign of internal perplexity. Consider what would happen if your foot began to move without your control!
Mentally demanding jobs may help to lower the risk of dementia.
Are you employed in a mentally stimulating position? It may help lessen your risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a study published in The BMJ on Aug. 21, 2021. The researchers pooled data from several studies that explored the relationship between employment characteristics and chronic disease, disability, and death. They discovered that those with intellectually stimulating employment had a 23% lower risk of getting dementia than those with non-stimulating professions. Cognitively stimulating employment was classified as those that required individuals to make independent judgments and perform demanding tasks.
What happened to trusting medical experts?
What if your brakes were completely worn out?
Let's say a reputable car mechanic informs you your brakes need to be repaired. Hopefully, they will explain why this is essential and go over the advantages and disadvantages of your alternatives, which may include no repairs. You may absolutely seek more advice and estimates. However, you must accept that a technician has specialized knowledge and that their advise is sound in order to make a selection. Rather than risking injury, you'd probably get the brakes fixed.
In-N-Out asserted that it posted notices of local immunization laws lawfully but has refused to strictly enforce them.
"We will not become a government's vaccine police," In-N-Out Chief Legal & Business Officer Arnie Wensinger stated. "We are vehemently opposed to any government mandate compelling a private business to discriminate against customers who choose to patronize their establishment."
"I'm going to share something with you that I've never revealed before," King explained. "I suffer from multiple sclerosis. As a result, I'm pleased that you're all vaccinated."
The announcement occurred during a discussion on King's program, "Inside Politics," about how General Colin Powell, who died of coronavirus complications, was more susceptible to the virus since he also had multiple myeloma, a plasma cell disease that impairs the immune system.
King emphasized the importance of vaccination not just for personal protection, but also for the protection of individuals who are immunocompromised. Even after vaccination, individuals with certain medical problems are more susceptible to contracting Covid-19 than others, as they are less likely to generate an immune response or may have a harder time battling the infection.
The Treasury Department stated formally Tuesday that Democrats were reducing the scope of a controversial proposal that would require banks and credit unions to provide the IRS with additional account information in order to improve tax compliance.
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After discussions between congressional Democrats and the Biden administration, the revised plan establishes a $10,000 barrier and exempts certain income from wages and federal programs such as Social Security.
President Joe Biden's original proposal, aimed at raising funds for his sprawling social spending plan and marketed as a way to combat wealthy tax avoidance, would have required financial institutions to report to the IRS on an annual basis the amount of money flowing into and out of any account with at least $600 in deposits and withdrawals.
Former President Donald Trump sued the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection and the National Archives on Monday in DC District Court, claiming executive privilege in order to keep information from his presidency hidden.
Trump's lawsuit is an attempt to obstruct the House committee's investigation of his conduct prior to and during the Capitol siege. Additionally, the court move is his latest effort in a lengthy and complex battle against subpoenas issued by the Democratic-controlled US House of Representatives.
The Biden administration declined to invoke executive privilege over a first tranche of Trump-era papers, and Trump continues to fight the release of approximately 40 pages.
According to the lawsuit, the House's requests for executive branch papers are "unique in their breadth and scope and are unrelated to any legitimate legislative purpose."
Additionally, it asserts that President Joe Biden's failure to protect certain records was a "political maneuver to appease his partisan backers." In a statement announcing the lawsuit, a Trump spokesperson leaned into this argument, accusing Democrats of attempting to alter the political narrative with their January 6 investigation.
"With Biden's approval ratings plummeting and Democrats' hold on 2022 slipping away, it's easy to see why the Democrats and the media want to divert America's attention away from the following: Afghanistan's surrender, skyrocketing inflation, a border crisis, crippling COVID mandates, and a stalled legislative agenda," said Taylor Budowich, a spokesperson for Trump and his political organization.
Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson, a Democrat from Mississippi, and Vice Chair Liz Cheney, a Republican from Wyoming, responded Monday night in a joint statement that "The former President's clear objective is to prevent the Select Committee from obtaining the facts about January 6, and his lawsuit is an attempt to delay and obstruct our investigation. We have precedent and the law on our side."
The pair vowed to "fight the former President's efforts to hinder our inquiry while successfully prosecuting our investigation on a number of other fronts."
The White House, for its part, defended its decision not to assert privilege over papers sought by the committee, claiming in a statement Monday that Trump "abused the presidency and attempted to undermine a peaceful transfer of power."
"The former president's activities posed an unprecedented – and existential – threat to our democracy, which cannot be ignored. As President Biden ruled, executive privilege should not be used to shield material indicating a clear and apparent attempt to violate the Constitution "Mike Gwin, the White House spokesperson, said in a statement.
Among the numerous legal arguments Trump is making in court, he contends that the House Committee has not made clear why it requires records from Trump's administration and that he should have some authority to keep his presidential discussions secret.
Additionally, it asserts that the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional if "read broadly enough to provide an incumbent President unlimited authority to waive the executive privilege of the former President barely months after an administration change."
The National Archives is scheduled to provide the requested documents to Congress early next month, putting Trump's court pursuit on a tight deadline if he wishes to prevent the information from being released to the House.
Breaking: FBI raiding home of Oleg Deripaska as per law enforcement. @NBCNews
According to the FBI, there was "court-authorized" law enforcement action at Deripaska's Washington, D.C., residence. The representative provided no additional information about the matter.
A snapshot circulating on social media shows Deripaska's home encircled by yellow tape, with an FBI agent stationed at the driveway's end.
Deripaska, a billionaire energy magnate, is well-connected with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In 2018, the Treasury Department sanctioned him during the Trump administration.
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Colitis ulcerative is an inflammatory bowel condition. It typically begins in the rectum and progresses to involve portions or the entire large intestine. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
Ulcerative colitis may start with a breakdown of the intestine's lining. The intestine's inside, along with its digested food, contains trillions of bacteria. Normally, the lining of the intestines prevents these bacteria from infecting the gut wall.
While the bacteria are contained, they remain imperceptible to your immune cells. They elicit no response. However, when the lining of the intestine fails, microorganisms that are normally innocuous can stimulate your immune system.
Ulcerative colitis is a condition that is caused by an autoimmune response. This means that the immune system, which is designed to attack foreign substances that enter our bodies, instead targets a specific organ.
In ulcerative colitis, germs in the gut cause the immune system to attack the intestine's own wall, causing damage to the bowel.
Additionally, there is evidence that abnormally large or small quantities of certain types of bacteria that ordinarily live in everyone's gut can make the gut more sensitive to ulcerative colitis, according to some researchers.
Once gut inflammation has begun, it has the potential to spread. Even if the immune system is no longer exposed to the gut bacteria, the disease will remain.
A testicle that has not descended into the scrotum is referred to as a cryptorchidism. The testicles begin developing deep within the abdomen early in pregnancy, controlled by various hormones. The testicles begin to descend into the scrotum between 32 and 36 weeks of gestation. One or both testicles have not finished their descend at the time of delivery in 30% of premature male infants and around 3% of full-term male infants. The majority of these will then naturally descend throughout the first three to six months of life. By six months of age, less than 1% of infants continue to have the condition. Affected testicles may be one or both.
With an undescended testicle risk of infertility which is the inability to reproduce is increased, hernias, testicular cancer, and testicular torsion is (twisting). As the youngster grows older, an unfilled scrotum can also cause severe psychological stress. Early treatment is critical for these reasons.
Certain males are born with a normal descending testicle that appears to travel back up into the abdomen between the ages of 4 and 10. This is referred to as an acquired undescended testicle. This is hypothesized to occur when the spermatic cord linked to the testicle does not expand at the same rate as the rest of the child for unexplained reasons.
Occasionally, a condition known as a retractile testicle is mistaken with an acquired undescended testicle. A testicle that has descended completely into the scrotum occasionally retracts into the abdomen in this scenario. Retraction occurs as a result of an overactive reflex in the cremasteric muscle, which pushes the testicle out of the scrotum. This hyperactive reflex may be present in boys who are apprehensive or ticklish during a testicular check. Because the retractile testicle always returns to the scrotum, it does not increase the risk of infertility or testicular cancer.
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The Harry Potter alum attended the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in London on Sunday, her first red carpet appearance since December's Little Women premiere.
Watson came at the occasion dressed in an optical illusion gown. From one aspect, the huge tulle Harris Reed piece, which was repurposed from previous wedding gowns (! ), appears to be a billowing full-length gown:
The test was the latest in a string of provocations by North Korea in recent weeks, compelling South Korea's National Security Council to address the North's persistent acts of hostility in the region. The council expressed "profound sadness" that the North launched a missile in the midst of international efforts to restart talks.
According to the South Korean military, the missile was launched from Sinpo, a location on the country's east coast where North Korea frequently conducts missile tests. Additionally, the area is home to a naval installation that houses the country's submarine-launched ballistic missile program.
Powell was battling multiple myeloma at the time of his vaccination, which made him more susceptible to the virus and less likely to establish an immune response after being vaccinated. Because he was 84 years old, he was also in a higher-than-average risk group.
But Powell's cancer did not make it into the monologue of Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson, who was covering the story.
Instead, Carlson, the highest-rated star on the right-wing talk network, used Powell's death on Monday night to argue that Americans are being "lied to" about vaccines, according to CNN.
To be honest, you can apply all of this fantastic gift-giving advice to any holiday—or even to birthdays and anniversaries. The art of selecting a must-have present is not just for Christmas, folks! That said, the holiday season is the busiest time of year for gift giving—so I understand if you're feeling the pressure to find the ideal presents. That is where this list of one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts comes in help. There's a little something for that stranger and your BFF (plus everyone in between). With all of these available choices on your side... Take notes, Santa.
Passionflower is a well-known natural treatment used throughout the world for its calming and relaxing effects.
Passionflower is a native of the Americas, more precisely tropical southeastern North America. It is a member of the Passiflora family of plants. It is a climbing vine that thrives in Europe, Asia, and a variety of other locations worldwide.
Passionflower was given the name Passion by Roman Catholic Priests in the late 1500s because it resembled the cross of Christ, whose final earthly days are referred to as The Passion.
Passiflora incarnata is the most often utilized species of passionflower in nutritional supplements and natural health cures, with over 500 species.
Passionflower's History
Passiflora has been utilized as a folk treatment by numerous cultures throughout the world. Herbalists in South America were familiar with it, and it was found in 1569 by a Spanish physician named Monardes. In 1633, Jesuit Ferrari authored De Florum Cultura, in which he depicted Passiflora and its different components as a symbol of Christ's Passion. He described the three-lobed leaves as a spear, the ovaries as a chalice, and the five stamens as five wounds.
The Latin term for passionflower was given by the Jesuits: passion, which means pain, floss, which means flower, and incarnate, which means 'to create flesh,' or rebirth. As a result, the name Passiflora incarnata was derived.
Passionflower was utilized as a nerve relaxant in American homoeopathy during World War I, as well as in Brazilian folk medicine and Native American medicine for boils and wounds. It has long been used to cure restlessness throughout Europe.
Passiflora has a long and illustrious history of medical use in both the past and now. Empirical evidence, as well as a range of clinical research investigations, support its usage as a medicine.
It might be concerning for parents when their child begins to stutter. But, for the most part, it's nothing to be concerned about.
Stuttering is an extremely common occurrence. In reality, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) estimates that 5% to 10% of all children stutter at some point in their lives, mainly between the ages of 2 and 6.
Children who stutter are aware of what they want to say; they simply have difficulty expressing themselves. It is possible to stutter in three main ways: verbal, vocal, and physical.
Children's repetitions, such as when they say a word or parts of a word again and over ("Can I pet your CA-CA-CA-Carrot?").
Extending a sound over an extended amount of time ("Ssssssstep it!") is referred to as a prolongation.
Block, when they are having difficulty expressing themselves verbally.
Stuttering is more common in boys than in girls, and it can be passed down through generations. We are unable to pinpoint the exact cause of the problem. Most likely, it is caused by a mix of circumstances that are unique to each individual child that stutters, as described above.
This speech issue manifests itself most frequently in youngsters who are learning to speak and communicate. Stuttering that is developmental is the more common. A brain injury can result in stuttering, however, this is a significantly less common occurrence. Stuttering is not always caused by psychological issues, contrary to popular belief.
Assisting your child with stuttering
Stuttering, however, can be distressing and stressful for both children and parents. That is why the most effective strategy to handle stuttering is to be patient and helpful. For instance, the NIDCD advises parents of children who stammer to
Before you have a conversation with a sturring child is better to do it in a calm environment: Schedule time each day to catch up with your child and speak slowly and relaxed. Resist the desire to finish your child's phrases or sentences; let them finish. Concentrate on the message's content rather than its delivery method.
To the degree possible, disregard the stuttering; nevertheless, if your child brings it up or appears to be concerned by it, be receptive and accepting. Recognize that it is occurring, but assure your child that it is normal and they should not be concerned. Additionally, the American Academy of Pediatrics offers additional recommendations on how parents can assist toddlers and preschoolers with stuttering.
