Author: Alaska Northern Lights

Using Light Boxes

Light Therapy Many doctors confidently prescribe “light therapy” as an alternative treatment to anti-depressant medications. Light therapy involves regular exposure during “low-light” times to artificial

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Vitamin D and SAD

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for promoting calcium absorption to maintain bone mineralization. Bones can become thin, brittle, or misshapen without adequate vitamin

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Side Effects of Using a Light Box

Potential side effects of light therapy are rare and most often can include: Eyestrain, jitteriness, headache, agitation, nausea, vomiting, irritability, fatigue, dry mouth, sleep problems

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Differences in Lighting

Common Electric Light Bulb This is the most common type of lighting sources we use. It is also one of the least efficient. This passes

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What is Light Therapy?

Light Therapy is a way to treat depression, seasonal affective disorder and other conditions by exposure to bright, artificial light. To receive light therapy, you

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Who Does SAD Affect?

Seasonal affective depressive disorder can affect adults, teens, and even children. It is estimated that about 6 in every 100 people (6%) experience SAD. The

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