Feeling unusually down or fatigued as the days grow shorter? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression tied to changing seasons, affects millions, often during the fall and winter. Learn how light therapy, lifestyle adjustments, and natural approaches can help restore balance and brighten your mood this season.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
December 02, 2024
Good Morning!

Today, we cover seasonal affective disorder—its causes and natural approaches; how a plant-based food additive may harm your metabolism; the FDA's announcement of a recall of vegetable products due to E. coli concerns; and more.

Let's begin.
Makai Allbert
Makai Allbert
Health Writer
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Likely Causes and 5 Natural Approaches
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Likely Causes and 5 Natural Approaches
Feeling unusually down or fatigued as the days grow shorter? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression tied to changing seasons, affects millions, often during the fall and winter. Learn how light therapy, lifestyle adjustments, and natural approaches can help restore balance and brighten your mood this season.
Study Finds Plant-Based Food Additive Associated With Increased Insulin Resistance
Study Finds Plant-Based Food Additive Associated With Increased Insulin Resistance
A popular plant-based thickener found in everything from plant-based milk to ice cream may do more harm than good. New research shows a potential link between this additive and increased inflammation and insulin resistance, especially in overweight individuals. Here’s what the study found and what it means for your health.
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<i>Recipe Approved by Sheridan Genrich</i>
Recipe Approved by Sheridan Genrich
Clinical Nutritionist & Naturopathic Expert
Mushroom Bourguignon Stew
This meatless mushroom feast is so versatile to use as a side dish alongside your choice of protein or is wonderful with cooked ground beef mixed through at the end. The stew has a rich umami flavor with inspired origins as a chunky beef bourguignon dish.
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