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May 13, 2002

The Body Blues

I heard about this new (?) thing on the radio, & figured I'd check it out. It's mostly for women, I think, but everybody knows a woman or 2, so you might want to check it out.

It says "If you are struggling with three or more of the following symptoms, you may have the Body Blues!" There is a online quiz at the link above.

Eating too much
Mild depression
Low energy
Heightened sensitivity to rejection or criticism
Irritability or tension
Difficulty concentrating
Sleep difficulties
Mild anxiety
Daytime drowsiness
Decreased interest in sex

Anyhow, it seems the solution is:

1) Going for a brisk outdoor walk, 20-minutes a day, 5 days a week
2) Getting more very bright light during the day but less light at night.
3) Taking six vitamins and minerals in the following dosages:

50 mg. vitamin B-1
50 mg. vitamin B-2
50 mg. vitamin B-6
400 mcg. folic acid (folate)
400 IU vitamin D
200 mcg. selenium

Maybe I'll try it. Hmmm.

Posted by Jewels at May 13, 2002 08:29 AM

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