Smells Like S.A.D.: Sun, Serotonin, and Seasonal Affective Disorder | Praise Podcast

The effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be mitigated with a bit of preparation, and the source of help may just be right under your nose! Tune in for tips!🎧

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00:00:00 --> 00:00:02 The effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder,

00:00:03 --> 00:00:03 SAD,

00:00:04 --> 00:00:06 can be mitigated with a bit of preparation,

00:00:07 --> 00:00:11 and the source of help may just be right under your nose.

00:00:12 --> 00:00:13 Tune in for tips.

00:00:16 --> 00:00:17 Hello,

00:00:17 --> 00:00:19 and welcome to Momo 634,

00:00:19 --> 00:00:25 the daily podcast chock full of faith-filled inspiration and motivation.

00:00:25 --> 00:00:27 Please like, share, and subscribe.

00:00:28 --> 00:00:33 MOMO 634 Motivational moments just for today.

00:00:33 --> 00:00:36 If you've ever chewed a spearmint leaf for digestive issues,

00:00:52 --> 00:00:56 or had a cup of ginger-infused tea for nausea.

00:00:56 --> 00:00:59 You know the efficacy of God's pharmacy.

00:01:01 --> 00:01:02 In Genesis chapter 1,

00:01:02 --> 00:01:07 God spent the first five days of creation preparing this world

00:01:07 --> 00:01:08 for mankind.

00:01:09 --> 00:01:13 He gave us every kind of plant needed to sustain us.

00:01:14 --> 00:01:18 And, as the Bible repeats in its refrain, it was good.

00:01:21 --> 00:01:25 We have so many home remedies passed down from our foremothers

00:01:25 --> 00:01:26 and forefathers,

00:01:27 --> 00:01:32 including a number of herbal and plant-based solutions and supports.

00:01:33 --> 00:01:34 They aren't just hippy-dippy,

00:01:35 --> 00:01:39 pie-in-the-sky ideas as we have anecdotal and scientific claims

00:01:40 --> 00:01:41 to support these

00:01:41 --> 00:01:41 remedies.

00:01:43 --> 00:01:44 Over our time together,

00:01:44 --> 00:01:48 I've shared a number of episodes on seasonal affective disorder,

00:01:49 --> 00:01:49 SAD,

00:01:50 --> 00:01:53 most recently last week with some sobering statistics.

00:01:54 --> 00:01:58 I'm starting to discuss this issue a little earlier this year

00:01:58 --> 00:01:59 because I want people

00:01:59 --> 00:02:01 to have enough time to prepare,

00:02:02 --> 00:02:05 as there are things that can mitigate the effect of this condition,

00:02:06 --> 00:02:09 which affects millions of people annually.

00:02:10 --> 00:02:14 From Aromahead International School of Essential Oil Studies blog,

00:02:15 --> 00:02:15 quote,

00:02:16 --> 00:02:21 We produce less vitamin D and serotonin and more melatonin,

00:02:21 --> 00:02:22 the hormone of darkness.

00:02:23 --> 00:02:25 Our cortisol levels change.

00:02:26 --> 00:02:31 In some cases, we can feel more sadness, anxiety, and depression.

00:02:32 --> 00:02:33 It becomes a feedback loop.

00:02:34 --> 00:02:39 Less serotonin equals more vulnerability to stress and anxiety.

00:02:40 --> 00:02:45 Stress and anxiety means the body produces even less serotonin.

00:02:46 --> 00:02:50 Over time, this translates to fatigue, low mood,

00:02:51 --> 00:02:54 and harder to regulate emotions, end quote.

00:02:55 --> 00:02:57 The awesome folks over at Aromahead,

00:02:57 --> 00:02:59 where I went to aromatherapy school,

00:03:00 --> 00:03:05 have curated a list of oils to support seasonal shifts in mood.

00:03:06 --> 00:03:07 These include,

00:03:07 --> 00:03:08 but are not limited to,

00:03:09 --> 00:03:10 lavender,

00:03:11 --> 00:03:12 sweet orange,

00:03:13 --> 00:03:13 lemon,

00:03:14 --> 00:03:15 ylang-ylang,

00:03:16 --> 00:03:28 I'm linking the Aromahead blog article below this episode at

00:03:28 --> 00:03:31 momo634.com.

00:03:32 --> 00:03:36 It touts the benefits of each oil and its effect on mood.

00:03:37 --> 00:03:40 Be sure to click on references at the bottom of their article

00:03:41 --> 00:03:42 to see all the

00:03:42 --> 00:03:44 citations to back these claims.

00:03:44 --> 00:03:45 It's quite impressive.

00:03:47 --> 00:03:47 Additionally,

00:03:47 --> 00:03:53 they offer some absolutely beautiful recipes to make your

00:03:53 --> 00:03:55 personal space uplifting,

00:03:55 --> 00:03:56 supportive,

00:03:57 --> 00:03:58 and great smelling.

00:03:58 --> 00:04:03 I'm also linking a few of our other episodes on SAD,

00:04:03 --> 00:04:06 and you can also check out our linked episode guide.

00:04:08 --> 00:04:11 God's Pharmacy is the best pharmacy.

00:04:12 --> 00:04:16 He put so much thought and care into creating this world for us

00:04:16 --> 00:04:17 and has given us

00:04:17 --> 00:04:21 what we need to thrive while here.

00:04:22 --> 00:04:25 Is there an essential oil you've found to be particularly

00:04:26 --> 00:04:28 helpful or would like to try?

00:04:29 --> 00:04:30 Chime in below.

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