Seasonal Affective Disorder
This is followed by full remission or hypomanic states (mild state of mania) during the following spring and summer.1 A rare form of SAD occurs during the summer. SAD is generally characterised by four central features,
1. Recurrent major depressive episodes, which start around the same time each year, for example September to October, [...]
Seasonal Affective Disorder – Symptoms and Remedies For “SAD” Depressive disorders
First mentioned in medical literature in 1985, Seasonal Affective Disorder, or Sad, also acknowledged as the winter blues or winter despression symptoms, is amongst the newer recognized medical problems. It tends to have an impact on those who live away from the equator, in [...]
Acupuncture for Seasonal Affective Disorder (sad)
If this cool fall weather has you thinking of palm trees, sunny beaches, and moving south, you’re not alone. Everyone feels the effects of fall in one way or another. But, for some, the go from the warmth of summer to the cool, dark days of winter brings with it [...]
Can Natural Daylight Help Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder
What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) ?
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) also known as winter depression affects around 2 million British citizens each year. Symptoms are most common in people aged between 18-30 years ancient. It is thought that twice as many women are affected than men, but this [...]
The Seasonal Affective Disorder And Tanning Salons
With the arrival of the cold season, besides cold-driven nuisance, some persons experience drawbacks regarding the general state, lack of energy and depression of unknown origin. It was scientifically ascertained that the lack of light favors the production of melatonin by the pineal gland, a hormone inducing sleep. That [...]
What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
While Seasonal Affective Disorder mildly impacts twenty-five percent of the population, it seriously impacts another five percent of the population. This is a form of natural depression, which normally starts in Sept but peaks in Jan and Feb. It’s easily brushed aside and overlooked. It’s also hard to diagnose, and may [...]
Light Therapy- An Effective Remedy For Seasonal Affective Disorder (Sad)
Light, like every other thing in this world, is meant for a purpose; not only is it the indirect source of providing essential nutrients to our body but has also been researched to be a major factor affecting our mental well-being. Human moods are said to [...]
Seasonal Affective Disorder (sad) ? What to Look for in a Light Therapy Box
A light therapy box is a small, portable device containing fluorescent bulbs or tubes and is used in the treatment of SAD. A variety of light therapy boxes tailored to help treat SAD currently exist. As such, it is essential to know [...]
Seasonal Affective Disorder (sad) ? Try Light Therapy
Thousands of people every year go into a sort of depression, once fall comes. This is called SAD (seasonal affective disorder). Thousands more suffer from jet lag which is the curse of modern day travel. These two problems are closely related in that their causes are similar. There [...]
Britebox Portable, Stylish & ‘laptop’ style Light Therapy Unit for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Animals react to the changing seasons with changes in mood, metabolism and behaviour and human beings are just the same. Most people find they eat and sleep slightly more in winter and dislike the dark mornings and small days. For some, but, [...]
