Radio Naturopath Episode 469: Happy ThanksBirthday to Me, Seasonal Affective Disorder

This week, I talked about how we BAILED from the Manchester Road Race, because Ron's circulation and leg pain and the chilly, pouring rain would have made it too uncomfortable. We may return to Manchester to walk the course on a sunnier day! And soon we'll have some diagnosis as to what's going on with Ron's health and get him back to walking, running, and mostly importantly, CYCLING! 

Also, it was all about Hello Darkness My Old Friend, the sun is setting at 4 PM. All about seasonal affective disorder! What it is, the neurotransmitters involved, and what vitamins and supplements can be helpful. And don't forget the light box, dawn simulators, and just plain getting outside! Basic healthy lifestyle stuff can help too. 

Radio Naturopath Episode 143: Energy in the Waning Light, All About Vitamin K

The light is waning and your energy may be going with it. Hormonally, that's normal! It's OK to slow down, do activities in short bursts with more rest. Also, all about Vitamin K, both K1 and K2! How they help with blood clotting, preventing calcifications, mineralizing teeth, building bones, and preventing cancer. Also, how to get them in food. K2 is mostly in animal protein, but as a vegan, natto! 

Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin That Helps With Mood, Pain, Cancer Prevention, and Much More!

Vitamin D is VERY important. There are Vitamin D receptors in every cell in your body. Of course, it's important for calcium and magnesium absorption and metabolism. But did you know it's important in mood, pain, immunity, and fighting cancer? Also, really it's a HORMONE, because our bodies make it from cholesterol, and it's converted to active vitamin D3 by sunlight! We address how much time you should spend in the sun vs. taking a supplement.