The onset of winter will see most of us feeling a little blue. The reduction in day light hours can make us all feel less active and tired, and many of us will have a tendency to eat more. For some, however, this natural loss of energy and enthusiasm with the change of season is far too strong. When this happens you may be suffering from Seasonal Affected Disorder (S.A.D) or the winter blues.

S.A.D is a recognised form of depression that develops in the winter months and usually disappears in the spring and summer, but some scientists disagree. It is a condition that may display similar symptoms to depression. If you experience a noticeable alteration in your mood, behaviour and sleep with the change from summer to autumn that you may be suffering from S.A.D.

Some people suffering from S.A.D. cut themselves off from family and friends, feel irritable and experience a loss of libido. Generally life becomes a task and for some unbearable with feelings of low self- esteem and sometimes guilt. If you are experiencing these feelings then it is important that you should consult your general practitioner for advice.

Because many S.A.D. sufferers have been helped by light therapy it is suggested that the primary reason for S.A.D. symptoms is the lack of adequate light in the dark winter months. You should try to get outside for between one and two hours every day and avoid using sunglasses.

Seeking psychological support during the darker months can also be very helpful as can light therapy and some of the complementary therapies available such as acupuncture, homeopathy, herbal remedies, massage, reflexology, yoga, mindfulness, CBT and natural restoration of gut bacteria can be complementary.

Usual symptoms of S.A.D. :
Lack of initiative, lack of concentration, weight gain, sudden mood swings, loss of libido, intense fatigue, feeling guilty and worthless, disrupted eating habits, lack of adequate sleep and early morning wakening.

It is essential to consult your doctor before you embark on any self treatment. The contents of this article are for information purposes only and are not intended to prevent, diagnose or cure any medical conditions.

Dr. Bhatti has been treating winter blues for more than 25 years.

To discuss conditions treated and therapies offered at our clinic, contact Dr. Bhatti at (087) 1915051 or email health@drbhatti.ie.   During your first office visit, Dr. Bhatti may ask you at length about your health-condition, lifestyle and behaviour.  Please consult your GP before starting new treatment. 

Note: We have special packages tailor-made to suit you and your finances. Please ask for our special offers.

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Regular exercise is essential for our overall health and is encouraged by most scientists and doctors. But when exercising becomes a compulsion then it may result in harm rather than good.
Here are some potential signs of Compulsive exercise disorder:
1. Refusal to slip a workout even if you are tired, sick or hurt.
2. Feeling anxious or guilty when missing even one workout.
3. If you are preoccupied with weight and exercise.
4. Tendency to eat less after missing a workout.
5. If it starts affecting your social life.
6. Basing your self worth on the number of recent workouts.
7. Sometimes Compulsive exercise disorder can go hand in hand with Compulsive eating disorder. People with an eating disorder may become obsessed with exercising in order to lose weight
8. Some scientists also call this condition Anorexia Athletica
9. Its not a fully recognised condition.

In our clinic we use a multi prong approach in treating this and many other conditions.  We also use other evidence based therapies such as Low Dose Medicine (LDM), gut health and microbiome restoration, nutritional and nutraceutical therapies, lifestyle medicine, CBT techniques, mindfulness, complex homeopathy, herbals and needle free medical acupuncture to achieve excellent results.  

To meet with Dr Bhatti to discuss this and other conditions and therapies on offer at our clinic, contact us on (087) 1915051 or email health@drbhatti.ie.  During your first clinic  visit, Dr. Bhatti may ask you at length about your health-conditions and lifestyle. Please consult your GP before starting new treatment.  Note: Your first consultation is  free. We have special packages tailor-made to suit you and your finances. Please ask for our special offers.

Disclaimer: Always consult your G.P. before starting any new regime or self treatment. The contents of this article are for informational purposes only and are not intended to prevent, diagnose or cure any medical conditions. The publisher of this article or any information provided on this site including text, graphics, images, cannot be held responsible for any errors or any consequences arising from the use of the information contained in this article or this site or it's pages. In case of an emergency always contact your Doctor and the emergency services immediately.
We acknowledge the contribution of all authors and researchers.

By Dr Bhatti, M.B.B.S.D.C.H.R.C.P.S.I
Low dose medicine treats the cause, not the symptoms, with virtually no side effects. It uses S.K.A (Sequential Kinetic Activation) to make safe but very effective remedies to prevent and treat illnesses with excellent results.  L.D.M treats the human being as a whole, not just the disease, and considers the human being as a mind body unit with his/her individuality which is an important part of the L.D.M concept.

No medicine can be more organic, effective and safe than that which follows the rules of nature, by using biological molecules also known as messenger molecules it can restore the body’s physiological condition (health) by repairing the damage caused by a disease.

Here are some of the conditions helped by L.D.M:
1. Allergies(Asthma,Hay Fever,Food Allergies)
2. Anxiety/ Mood disorder/ Mild depression
3. Low immunity frequent colds and flus
4. Pain and painful conditions(Sports Injuries)
5. It can be safely used in children
6. Menstrual disorders
7. Osteoporosis
8. Inflammation (the root cause of many diseases)
9. Skin conditions, eczema, psoriasis
10. Digestive problems, irritable bowel, Leaky Gut Syndrome
11. Parasites/worms
12. Lyme's disease
13. Fibromyalgia
14. Chronic fatigue
15. Rheumatism and Arthritis to name a few

To meet with Dr Bhatti to discuss this and other therapies on offer at our clinic, contact us on (087) 1915051 or email health@drbhatti.ie.  During your first clinic  visit, Dr. Bhatti may ask you at length about your health-conditions and lifestyle. Please consult your GP before starting new treatment.  Note: Your first consultation is  free. We have special packages tailor-made to suit you and your finances. Please ask for our special offers.

Disclaimer: Always consult your G.P. before starting any new regime or self treatment. The contents of this article are for informational purposes only and are not intended to prevent, diagnose or cure any medical conditions. The publisher of this article or any information provided on this site including text, graphics, images, cannot be held responsible for any errors or any consequences arising from the use of the information contained in this article or this site or it's pages. In case of an emergency always contact your Doctor and the emergency services immediately.
We acknowledge the contribution of all authors and researchers.