Fend off the February blahs

If bone-chilling Canadian winters weren’t enough to manage,rnthe hibernal blues that creep in when the days are shortest can be rnalmost unbearable. Peeling off the covers in the morning becomes a rnHerculean task, and carbohydrates seem especiallyrncomforting — just when the body needs them least.

Even for those without a clinical diagnosis of seasonalrn affective disorder (SAD), it’s common to feel fatigued and rnapathetic in the winter months. Cruelly, one of the best cures for the rndoldrums — exercise — can also be one of the least appealing when it’s rncold outside. But if jogging your way out of the blues isn’t an option, rnyou can fight the February blahs with the light of an artificial sun andrn the misty breeze of a cool humidifier. With your eyes closed, it might rneven feel like a day at the beach.