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Doctor's Senior Exercise and Health NewsletterThe monthly Doctor’s Senior Exercise and Health Newsletter is written solely for information to help seniors, baby boomers and anyone else who have an interest in staying healthy, living a vigorous, active lifestyle and combating the aging process. The newsletter also includes know-how in the form of useful tips and links to more extensive material on the Internet. Click here to subscribe or unsubscribe Back Issues October 1, 2007 Issue: Vol 7 No 10 In This Newsletter Introduction Healthfully yours Health Hints Introduction*** The Doctor’s Senior Exercise & Health Newsletter is written monthly, solely for information to help seniors, baby boomers and anyone who may have an interest in staying healthy, living a vigorous, active lifestyle and combating the aging process. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and is not meant to prescribe treatments. It is offered strictly as an educational aid. Any medical problems you have, we recommend that you seek the help of your physician or other healthcare professional. Discussing your intentions with your doctor is always the proper procedure. The newsletter also includes know-how in the form of useful tips and links to more extensive material on the Internet. You may wish to share this newsletter by sending a copy to a friend, neighbor or relative and suggesting they subscribe to it. This newsletter is scanned for viruses and is virus-free before it is sent to recipients! Website: http://www.doctorsexercise.com To subscribe or unsubscribe: Send your email address with subscribe or unsubscribe in the subject line to: doc1@gate.net Healthfully Yours*** Cabin Fever Cabin fever is a condition we all may have experienced at one time or another. The medical diagnosis for this condition is, “Seasonal Affective Disorder” (SAD). As the name implies, this condition, or disorder is most prevalent during the times of year when there is a change in seasons. The autumn and winter seasons are the most serious times for the individual suffering with Seasonal Affective Disorder. The individual suffering with this disorder goes into a depressive state. If the condition is severe, and it can be in some instances, the patient should be evaluated by their healthcare provider to rule out any medical or neurological disorders, such as a manic-depressive illness or bi-polar paranoid disorders. The individual with seasonal affective disorder can have a feeling of grief, not unlike the grief felt in losing a loved one, often referred to as the blues or blahs. The actual cause is unknown, but many believe the lack of sunlight may be a factor. This may be why it is more prevalent in the winter. However, it can occur in the spring and summer as well. Spring and summer can often bring on a condition of SAD with symptoms that are opposite of those individuals with winter SAD. Here the individual will usually present symptoms of hyperactivity. What to look for in Winter SAD 1. A severe feeling of depression. 2. Anti-social behavior, not wishing to interact with anyone. 3. Always feeling anxious. 4. Insomnia. 5. Having no energy to perform normal daily chores. 6. An increase of appetite for starchy or foods high in sugar. 7. The overeating of such foods leading to weight gain. 8. Loss of libido. 9. Just being sedentary and becoming a “couch potato”, with loss of desire to engage in any activity. 10. Difficulty in concentration during any form of mental exercise or chore. What to look for in spring and Summer SAD 1. Here there may be more a feeling of anxiety than depression. 2. Loss of appetite. 3. Loss of weight because of no desire to eat. 4. May be an increase of libido. 5. Insomnia. 6. Irritable most of the time. 7. Hyperactivity. Always wanting to do something. Though there are no cures for winter, spring or Summer SAD, there are ways to combat it so the individual will be less impaired by its symptoms. Read how in the health hints below. Health Hints*** 1. Do not depend on drugs for relief. 2. Do not hesitate to discuss your problem with a family member or friend. 3. Do not seek alcohol for relief and limit it’s use. 4. Try to interact with other people whenever possible. 5. Find something to do and engage in activities of all sorts. 6. Find an exercise program that suits you. One that you are comfortable with and dedicate to doing on a daily basis. Following the above regime will see you through winter, spring or summer SAD. Doc Cane
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