Julian Healthcare Newsletter: Seasonal Depression
As the seasons shift and daylight grows shorter, many people notice changes in their mood, motivation, and even physical health. This can become seasonal depression, a condition tied to light exposure, circadian rhythm, and brain chemistry. In functional medicine, we see how deeply light influences every system in the body, from hormones to sleep to energy production. That’s why exploring safe and effective ways to bring more healing light into your daily life can make such a significant difference.
This month, we’re highlighting one option you may not have considered: red light therapy. Our new blog gives you an overview of how it works and why it may help with seasonal depression, while our free monthly webinar recording dives even deeper into how it helps support your mood and energy through the darker months.
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We host weekly educational webinars for our Wellness Plan and Foundations Plan members. This month, we're sharing one of those webinar recordings with you for free!
In this month’s free webinar, we explore seasonal depression, how it impacts your mood and energy, and how red light therapy can be a powerful tool for support.
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On the Blog:
Shining Light on Seasonal Depression with Red Light Therapy
As the days grow shorter, many people struggle with low mood, fatigue, and disrupted sleep. One natural option gaining attention is red light therapy, which supports mood, energy, and circadian rhythm at a cellular level. In our latest blog, we share how red light therapy may help you stay balanced this winter. Read the blog post.
How to Lower Cortisol Naturally for Better Sleep, Energy, and Focus
High cortisol levels aren’t just a buzzword; they’re a signal that your body may be stuck in stress mode. Over time, chronically elevated cortisol can leave you feeling drained, foggy, inflamed, unable to lose weight, and struggling with restful sleep. Your nervous system was designed with resilience in mind. With the right support, you can shift from survival mode back to a place of peace, strength, and renewal. Read the blog post.
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A consistent daily red light routine can support your mood, your energy, your sleep, your immunity, and more. It can support you year-round, but specifically in the winter to help stave off those seasonal affective disorder symptoms. Even in the darkest months, we can bring light back into our lives with red light therapy.
— Andrea, Integrative Health Coach
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Supplement Spotlight
Liquid Vitamin D3 with K2 combines two essential nutrients that work together to support your health. Known as the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D3 helps maintain strong bones, cardiovascular function, immune health, and overall well-being—and it’s more effective at sustaining vitamin D levels than vitamin D2. Paired with vitamin K2, this blend further promotes bone strength while supporting immune balance, a healthy inflammatory response, and long-term vitality.
K-FORCE delivers the powerful synergy of vitamins K and D to support whole-body wellness. Together, these nutrients promote optimal bone strength, healthy calcium balance, and cardiovascular health by supporting arterial elasticity. This blend also helps boost immune function, making it a comprehensive formula for overall vitality.
You can find them on Fullscript.
Vitamin D and Mood
Vitamin D plays a role in nearly every system of the body, including hormone and mood regulation. Low levels are often linked with anxiety, depression, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which many people experience during the darker winter months. It’s common to see symptoms like low mood, poor motivation, and fatigue improve once vitamin D levels are optimized.
Beyond mood, vitamin D3 is essential for bone, immune, and metabolic health—yet deficiency is widespread and often overlooked. Because sun exposure shifts throughout the year, your summer and winter vitamin D levels will differ. Testing both helps ensure you’re supplementing appropriately year-round and getting the support your body needs in every season.
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What We’re Loving Right Now
Mito Red Light
We love this device for its ability to support energy, mood, sleep, and recovery at the cellular level. By boosting mitochondrial function and increasing ATP production, red light therapy helps your body function more efficiently. This red light device is a valuable tool for overall wellness, especially during the darker months.
Code JULIANHEALTH gives you a discount.
Clinic News
As a reminder, the clinic is no longer open on Thursdays, and all staff members work remotely. We will still return phone calls and patient portal messages on Thursdays. We will no longer have staff in the office for supplement pick-up. In-person office hours remain the same on Mondays from 9am-5pm and Wednesdays from 8am-4pm.
If you prefer to have your supplements shipped to you, we can ship them from the office, or you can order directly from Fullscript.
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Let’s Keep Growing Together
Thanks for reading! We hope this month’s newsletter inspires you to take one small step toward better health. You’re not alone on this journey—we’re here to support and walk with you.
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Disclaimer
This newsletter is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, supplements, medications, or other lifestyle practices.
