Ten Ideas for Snowy Days

Written by Dale Reynolds


Boredom is a huge eating trigger for many people. Being stuck inside on a snowy day can drive us to nosh all day long, adding inches to our waistlines! So here are a few ideas to keep you busy doing something else! Note that several of these ideas require some planning ahead, as you need to have supplies on hand to get started. So pickrepparttar ones that appeal to you and getrepparttar 115467 things you need before you get stuck at home!

Clean out a closet you’ve been meaning to reorganize, and take any unwanted items to Goodwill orrepparttar 115468 Salvation Army or a local church. Clean out your “junk room” and turn it into that cute guest room you’ve always wanted. This could even lead to a shopping trip, for a new bedspread and drapes, a new lamp, some nice scented candles-who knows!

Start organizing your income tax records. It may not be fun, but it’s a whole lot better to do it when you have time to think instead of when you’re underrepparttar 115469 gun! Add up charitable donations, make sure your business records are in order, and make a list of anything you’re missing so you have time to find it before you really need it.

Scrap booking is becoming a national pastime! You can even buy books on how to do it. Get those holiday photos out and have some fun!

Do you like to write? Composing short articles to post onrepparttar 115470 web is fun. And if you want to drive people to your personal or business website, your bio can help. Decide on a topic you have knowledge of, but want to learn even more about. The research process is fun and can consume some extra time. And you just might learn something valuable!

Paint a room (or more than one!) Some new colors, wallpaper or borders, and some new accents could help lift winter blues! (Again, supplies need to be on hand! Plan ahead.)

Dealing With Depression

Written by Dr. Rita Louise


Depression or “depressive reactions” is a mood response that is often brought on byrepparttar stresses and strains in our lives. For some, it can be triggered by a serious loss, a difficult relationship, financial problems or any overwhelmingly stressful situation. For others it may be set off by medical conditions, drug or alcohol abuse or hormonal changes. In recent years, it has been noted that certain forms of depression can actually run in families.

Far more common than you may think, one in five women and one in ten men can expect to experience some form of depression in their lives. Depression can influence every aspect of your life. Althoughrepparttar 115466 cause of depression is unknown, depression can leave one feeling sad, irritable, indecisive, pessimistic, hopeless or empty. Sufferers can also experience insomnia, fatigue, memory loss, restlessness, anxiety and even rapid weight gain or loss.

Today, many people are aware ofrepparttar 115467 drug therapy that is available for depression. This includes pharmaceuticals such as Zoloft, Paxil, Wellbutrin, and Prozac. These drugs, while helping to eliminaterepparttar 115468 depression, can cause emotional “flatness”. Instead of coming to terms withrepparttar 115469 underlying causes of their depression these medications suppress them.

There are a number of natural therapies, which can help you manage mild to moderate depression. If you are currently on anti-depressive drug therapy, it is important to work with your primary care provider before incorporating these recommendations into your life.

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