10-20% of American suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder every winter, especially in northern states like Minnesota. Listen today as Darlene Kvist, Lea Wetzell and Amy Ranae discuss the importance of Vitamin D in preventing SAD.
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Eating for POTS: What to Eat (and Avoid) - Ask a Nutritionist
Can what you eat and drink affect POTS symptoms? Registered dietitian Teresa Wagner explains how nutrition can play a role in managing postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), including the importance of hydration, electrolytes, balanced blood sugar, and meal timing. Lea ... Show More
21m 16s
Oct 5
What Nutritionists Do for Cold and Flu Season
What do nutritionists actually do when they feel a cold coming on? Registered dietitians Melanie Beasley and Britni Vincent share the foods, supplements, and everyday habits they rely on during cold and flu season. Learn how protein, colorful vegetables, healthy fats, hydration, ... Show More
39m 2s
Oct 1
Is Canned Meat Healthy? - Ask a Nutritionist
Is canned meat healthy, or should you leave it on the shelf? Registered dietitian Britni Vincent explains how simple canned proteins like chicken, tuna, salmon, and sardines can be nutritious, convenient alternatives to fresh meat. Learn how to read ingredient lists, distinguish ... Show More
18m 56s
Jan 2020
How to Know if You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder with Kelly Rohan, PhD
Even though winter can be a bear, most of us just bundle up, get through it or embrace it and find ways to get outside and stay active. But as many as six out of every 100 people in the U.S. experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, known as SAD. It’s more than just the winter blue ... Show More
39m 56s
Aug 2024
2675: Seasonal Affective Disorder by Becca Shern of Minimal Wellness on Benefits of Physical Activity & Exposure to Daylight
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Episode 2675:
Becca Shern explores how dietary and lifestyle changes can combat seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Highlighting the ... Show More
10m 50s
Dec 2024
532- Shedding Light on Winter Depression and ADHD
<p>As sunlight dwindles in the winter months, people with ADHD are especially prone to winter depression. J.J. Sandra Kooij, M.D., Ph.D., explains how light therapy can help with seasonal affective disorder (SAD).</p> <p>This special episode is a feature article from the Winter 2 ... Show More
4m 48s
Nov 2025
Seasonal Affective Disorder: How to manage the winter blues
537. You don't have to suffer through the winter months. In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson looks at how to create a multi-faceted approach to wellness for SAD. She looks at the importance of regulating your sleep schedule, boosting natural light exposure, and using behavioral a ... Show More
13m 23s