January, February, and March can be difficult months when you live in a cold northern climate. Some folks fly south, whereas others crank the heat, blast a humidifier, and make tropical drinks with tiny umbrellas to feel like they’ve flown south! But the rest of us are left trying to make the best of the cold and ice. Some people experience more than their share of sadness, low energy, irritability, and fatigue in the winter months. This is a variant of depression called Seas

Cold and flu season is fast approaching with the start of our chilly season. Calling it a season almost makes it sound like a pleasant, happy event – like the holiday season, or ‘chocolate season’ as some folks call the Halloween – Easter months ;) But cold and flu season is a dreaded time of year. Most colds and flus are minor viral infections that the vast majority of people heal from completely, thanks to our extremely intelligent immune systems. However, the discomfort of