How Weather Affects Your Mood and Energy

Not sure what season it is when you look outside? Us neither! We can all agree that the weather in Ohio is always ALL OVER THE PLACE!

There are so many factors into how weather alone can change our pain levels!

How are you feeling today?

Grey skies leave most of us feeling a little gloomy and not so eager to get out of bed in the morning. 

Add in the fact that right now it’s dark outside when we get up and when we come home in the evening, it generally puts us in a somber mood, feeling extra tired! Meanwhile, the full summer sun instantly brings us energy!

To help burst those grey sky blues a daily does of Vitamin D will keep you feeling happier and more awake!

Also, focusing on what we can do versus what we can’t helps keep our minds positive! Try to keep a constant bedtime routine, it helps keep your general mood elevated.

Did you know that Barometric pressure can affect you just as much in the summer as in the winter?

In the summer some people get too hot, causing swelling in joints and headaches.  In the winter, people still get joint pain and staying warm is one way to fight off that pain! Does your knee know it’s about to rain? Did a storm roll in suddenly?

Either way, don’t be afraid to exercise! 

According to the Mayo Clinic, 30 minutes of exercise, three to five days of the week can significantly lessen depressive symptoms.

There are other easy things you can do to lift your mood in these gray days... click here.

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Dr. Hughes, Dr. Shannan, Dr. Harris