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Why Tanning Won’t Cure Your Winter Blues

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My friend told me he beats the winter blues by heading to a tanning bed to get his sun. My friend was not diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder, but like most people the short winter days bum him out.

Seasonal Affective Disorder is the technical term for the sadness some people experience in relationship to the changing of the seasons. One of the most effective ways to treat S.A.D. is with light therapy

How to Choose the Best Light Therapy Box

Happy Sun Drawing

Mother nature shuts off the lights earlier in winter and for millions of people darker days bring a bout of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). If you’re experiencing the blues this winter, it might be time to get a … Read More

Treating SAD with Light Box Therapy

If you’ve ever experienced a case of the winter blues or find yourself feeling down on gloomy days, there’s a good chance that you suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a mood disorder in which sufferers experience depressive … Read More