Fight SAD Early! START TAKING VITAMIN D NOW, BEFORE THE SUN GOES AWAY
Do you get SAD? We’re talking about seasonal
circumstances. Unfortunately, very few foods are good sources of vitamin D. The best source is sunlight itself.
affective disorder, which affects 1%–10% of the population depending
There are a few ways to combat wintertime SAD. Establishing a regular sleep schedule is important, as is an exercise routine and healthy diet. As mentioned, it’s hard to find vitamin D in foods, but milk and other food products are often intentionally enriched with it during processing. The most common solution, however, is taking a vitamin D supplement, which can be purchased over the counter at drugstores and grocery stores. It is commonly recommended for people living in places with harsher winters, and although there are negative side effects if taken in excess, a regular daily dose of vitamin D is a healthy way to ensure you have the right levels in your system. This month is the perfect time to begin that process. Vitamin D can take several months to build up to effective levels in our bodies. It may be the hottest time of the year in many places, but it’s also the ideal time to start fighting SAD early!
on the state you live in. Symptoms of SAD are similar to symptoms of depression, but unlike chronic depression, which can occur at any time, people with SAD only experience symptoms
during a certain time of year, usually winter.
SAD has been strongly linked with shorter days and less sun — although summertime SAD can result from long days that make sleep difficult, resulting in irritability and mood swings. In most cases, however, winter is the problem season, likely due to a link between less sun and a vitamin D deficiency.
Depression is one common symptom of vitamin D deficiency, especially in patients who aren’t prone to depression due to other
Watch Out for These Adjuster Tactics Being in an auto accident is scary. On top of getting any necessary medical attention and dealing with your vehicle and accept the settlement offer after which time, they’ll claim that the file will be closed if the offer isn’t accepted. they offer than hiring an attorney. They’ll claim lawyer fees eat away at your HURT IN A CAR ACCIDENT?
settlement amount, so hiring legal help isn’t worth it. At the same time, adjusters will be working to resolve your case by offering you the lowest amount possible. Often this initial settlement offer is a fraction of what the insurance company can actually afford to pay out on your claim. The truth is that personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. We do not collect on your case unless you do, and we charge a set fee for our work. It’s a percentage of the amount we recover, which is often more than you’re able to recover working with the insurance adjuster on your own. However, sometimes legal help isn’t necessary. We offer consultations to evaluate each case to see if and how we can help.
necessary repairs, you’ll also need to deal with the insurance adjuster for your claim to get the compensation you deserve for the accident. Unfortunately, insurance companies do not make this easy. Hiring a qualified attorney like Joe Di Bartolomeo can help make the process easier. However, some adjusters will try to deter you. Here are a few tactics they use to keep you from hiring an attorney and getting the compensation you deserve: THEY SET A FALSE DEADLINE. You may receive a letter from an adjuster following your accident that includes an offer of settlement. In the letter, the adjuster may include a strict deadline to
The truth is, however, that state law sets the statute of limitations, or timeline, for how long you have to settle your auto injury claim. These state laws take into consideration the time needed to figure out the extent of your injuries and what long-term medical needs you may have as a result of the accident. The bottom line is that state law, not insurance adjusters, sets the time limit for your claim. THEY TELL YOU A LAWYER WILL TAKE ALL YOUR SETTLEMENT MONEY. If you speak with an adjuster, they may say you are better off taking the settlement
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