DO YOU HAVE A CRANKY HOUSE MATE?

Has your partner been a bit irritable or cranky this past month? It could be the winter blues. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) has become more prevalent as humans spend more time indoors due to weather, work, studying, and other commitments. Studies show that the human body needs the Vitamin D provided mostly by the sun to help stave off depression and elevate moods. Experts agree there are many ways to boost our moods including exercise, eating a variety of seasonal foods, laughter and taking vitamin D supplements. http://courses.washington.edu/bonephys/opvitD.html

Perhaps a visit to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science will put things in perspective. Thru February 7, the DMNS has a spectacular exhibit of Gengas Khan, a man who certainly could have suffered from SAD as he traveled across Mongolia. Although widely represented as a cruel and ruthless warrior, he is also touted as a great military leader and politician.
www.dmns.org/gk/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genghis_Khan

So enjoy the sunshine (with protection) when you can and add some fun to your day, to chase those blues away.