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How to Use Light Therapy for SAD, Winter Depression Treatment, and More

How to Use Light Therapy for SAD, Winter Depression Treatment, and More 0

The shorter cloudier days of fall and winter bring a loss of energy and other symptoms of depression for over 10 million Americans. Light therapy has been used as an effective treatment for this physical and mental seasonal dip known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or Winter Depression. Research is also showing that light therapy can help with other mental health issues.

 

What I Cover in This Post

In this post, I'll talk about:

  1. What is SAD?
  2. Seasonal Affective Disorder, SAD, Treatment
  3. What is Light Therapy or Phototherapy?
  4. Phototherapy for Depression and Other Mental Health Issues
  5. Light Therapy Research
  6. The Standardized Light Therapy Lamp
  7. How to Use a Light Therapy Lamp
  8. Who Should Not Use Light Therapy
Best Light Therapy Happy Lamps Reviews

Best Light Therapy Happy Lamps Reviews 0

Light therapy (AKA phototherapy) is a very effective way to counter seasonal depression, SAD, the winter blues, and many other mental health issues. It is so helpful for lifting mood during overcast weather and short daylight days that light therapy lamps are often called happy lamps.

Choosing a light therapy lamp can be overwhelming since there are many options out there. There are many different manufacturers of phototherapy lamps and many of them have multiple models. 

I created this post to help you compare the pros and cons of different light therapy lamp models. 

 

What I Cover in This Post

  1. What are Light Therapy Lamps and Boxes?
  2. The Original Light Therapy Lamp
  3. Considerations for Choosing a Light Therapy Lamp
  4. The Original Light Therapy Lamp Style Used in Studies Review
  5. LED Light Therapy Happy Lamps Reviews
What Are Adaptogens? How Do They Help with Stress and Anxiety?

What Are Adaptogens? How Do They Help with Stress and Anxiety? 0

Adaptogens are a category of plants that help you adapt to all forms of stress: noise, physical exertion, chemical toxins, cold, exhaustion, psychological stress, and so on. They simultaneously help you feel less jittery and more energetic. 

Adaptogens help you feel less anxious by moderating how your body deals with stress. They adapt and they help you adapt. They can serve as a general tonic that helps you feel better overall. 

What's In This Article

  1. Botanicals Versus Individual Nutrients
  2. How do Adaptogens Work?
  3. What Are Adaptogens?
  4. Adaptogens Versus Stimulants
  5. Adaptogen Research
  6. Adaptogen Supplements
The Four Elements for Treating Mental Health

The Four Elements for Treating Mental Health 0

While investigating research into the mental health benefits of saunas, I came across an interesting article about using the Four Elements —Fire, Water, Earth, and Air—that are at the core of many traditional approaches to health and well-being around the globe, to think about possible natural interventions for mental health improvement . . .
Sauna Benefits: Enhancing Physical and Mental Health

Sauna Benefits: Enhancing Physical and Mental Health 2

The use of heat and sweat for health, well-being, and ceremony goes back thousands of years in many cultures across the globe. Recent research is putting scientific backing behind these traditional practices and the modern use of saunas for reducing stress and improving health and mood.

“Sauna bathing, an activity used for the purposes of
pleasure, wellness, and relaxation,
is linked to a remarkable array of health benefits.”
─Mayo Clinic Proceedings, August 2018 (1)

Click Read More for: 

  1. Origins of the Word Sauna
  2. Different Types of Saunas
  3. What Are Saunas Good For?
  4. Physical Health Benefits of Using a Sauna
  5. Physical Health Benefits of Using a Sauna Research
  6. Detoxifying Health Benefits of Sweating
  7. Exercise versus Sauna Use
  8. Mental Health Benefits of Using a Sauna
  9. Mental Health Benefits of Using a Sauna Research
  10. Saunas and the Four Elements for Mental Health
  11. When to Avoid Saunas
  12. How Long to Sit in a Sauna
  13. Precautions When Using Saunas 
  14. References
Study Shows Choline Benefits for Your Brain

Study Shows Choline Benefits for Your Brain 0

A new study shows that taking in choline throughout your life helps keep your brain young and protects against Alzheimer's disease. 

Click Read More to find out:

  1. details of the study,
  2. what choline is,
  3. choline's benefits, and
  4. how to get choline in your diet.