89 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com get outside for small doses and do movements like stretching to get the blood flowing, these minor changes can make a big difference. Neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin can go a long way in the winter months,” she smiled. Natural light therapy can also be an effective tool, she added. SAD lamps and turning on lights throughout the home can help improve mood. Similarly, getting involved with family, a group or community can create an important sense of connection. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can also help keep your outlook merry and bright. “Drink enough water, lean into healthy foods and get good sleep. The foundational elements: food, water, sleep, are priorities,” Meier emphasized. “I also try to support my clients with grounding and centering exercises. Every season, it’s good to do a personal inventory and make adjustments. Ask yourself, ‘How am I going to take care of myself this season? What is my self-care plan? Do I need to embed therapy into this? Do I want to go deeper and address these feelings or underlying, unresolved concerns?’” For anyone who is experiencing these feelings, or if you know someone who is, Meier stressed the importance of showing kindness and grace throughout the year, but especially during this time of year. “It’s easy to get caught up in doing all the things, making all the plans, wrapping all the presents,” she said. “Remember, it’s not about that perfect gift. This is a valuable time to take care of ourselves, so it’s OK to slow down, rest and replenish. There is so much to be grateful for; taste the wonderful tastes of the holiday, look at the lights, enjoy the music and time spent with friends and loved ones.” health & wellness PittStreetPharmacy.com Experience, education, and care to help you and your pets live your best lives. 111 Pitt Street, Mount Pleasant, SC P: 843-884-4051 F: 843-884-9117 2025 ® Weight gain, not sleeping, brain fog? Hormones are a part of the equation. At-home hormone testing kits are available at Pitt Street Pharmacy! Find out if you could benefit from hormone therapy, and get on the right track to feeling your best. Stop by the pharmacy to talk with our hormone experts!
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