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Research has shown supplementing your exposure to light has benefits not only for Winter Blues and Jet Lag, but also for various circadian rhythm sleep disorders, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS), Bulimia Nervosa, Fatigue, and non-seasonal Major Depression.
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You can often make yourself happier simply by lighting up! With some advice from your doctor, you can relieve depressive symptoms by getting more bright light. Just as darkness makes us sad, bright light tends to restore us to a normal level of happiness. This simple and very helpful principle has been shown to help treat depression.
You can help depression by spending more time outside in daylight, but frankly, changing habits to experience more daylight is, many times, impractical. That is why bright artificial lighting is recommended.
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The amount of bright light needed to combat depressive symptoms varies. There are many factors including how depressed a person is. Modest increased lighting may help with a mild problem. A more severe problem may need much brighter lighting and a longer duration to be affective. The amounts of light needed should at least bring a depressed person above the average for daily light exposure. This can be achieved with as little as 30 min. of very bright light near 10,000 lux (like sunshine) or with a couple hours of light of about 2500 lux (like a cloudy day or deep shade).
If the amount of depression is substantial, light much dimmer than 2000 lux may not be very effective. The information doctors now have about the effectiveness of different lighting dosages is not exacting as to what brightness and duration of light a particular person should use. (Incidentally, doctors have a similar problem in recommending the dosage needed of antidepressant drugs or the amount of psychotherapy needed.)
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We highly recommend you visit:
http://www.brightenyourlife.info/index.html
Daniel F. Kripke, M.D. developed this site and it is a wealth of information.
Top researchers have announced that negative ions are almost as effective as bright light in treating SAD.
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Ions are charged particles in the air that are formed in nature in different ways. One way is when enough energy acts upon a molecule such as carbon dioxide, oxygen, or water to eject an electron from the molecule leaving a positively charged ion. The displaced electron attaches itself to a nearby molecule, which then becomes a negatively charged ion. It is the negative ion of oxygen that affects us the most. High levels of negative ions are found at the beach, in the mountains, in the country, in pine forests, near waterfalls, and many other places that people like to be -- all the places that we feel good after we visit them.
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The Negative Ion products PureAirMan.com offers help neutralize tiring, tension-causing positive ions emitted by PCs, artificial lighting, forced air ventilation, and modern building materials. Our PureAirMan.com Negative Ion and Light Therapy products come with a 30 day money back guarantee and a TWO YEAR Manufacturers Warranty. We are excited about these Best Of The Best products, and know that you will be too.
*Scientists have recognized the association of high levels of positively charged ions and depression. Researchers at Columbia University (NY) tested this theory on SAD patients with High Density Negative Ionizers. The ionizers were found to be nearly as effective as bright light.
It has been said that today we live in a light-deprived world, and that we are paying for it with our health. It is estimated that up to 30% of North Americans suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or the Winter Blues – with similar percentages in Europe. Millions more suffer from disruptions of their circadian rhythms due to shift work, jet lag, and various sleep disorders, as well as maladies like the "Body Blues".
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The "myth" of the magic pill has been exposed to be just that – a myth, and more and more people refuse medications in which the side effects often outweigh the benefits. And although light therapy has been an accepted treatment alternative for almost two decades, it has never been widely embraced. The PureAirMan is dedicated to offer products that can and do provide real relief for those people who suffer from a variety of conditions. In so doing, they can improve their quality of life, as well as that of their loved ones. Just be sure to always consult your physician.
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Stress is the body's automatic reaction to outside pressures. When faced with unexpected fear or surprises, the body releases a "power surge" of the hormones cortisol and adrenaline to deal with this pressure. These hormones increase blood sugar, heighten our senses and cause our heart to race. Cortisol, sometimes called the '"worry hormone,'" causes feeling of fear and anxiety. Adrenaline is the "fight or flight" hormone helps us flee or fend off an attack.
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Symptoms of Stress:
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- physical heart pounding
- headaches
- sweaty palms
- indigestion
- skin breaks out
- shortness of breathe
- holding breathe
- cold hands
- sleeplessness
- sleep too much
- fatigue
- nausea
- diarrhea
- tight stomach
- tight muscles
- pain
- emotional
- moody
- irritability
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- depressed
- anxious
- lack of sense of humor
- abrasive
- hostile
- nervous
- emotional
- mental forgetfulness
- loss of concentration
- poor judgment
- disorganized
- fuzzy perception
- confused
- lack of interest
- math errors
- stop thinking
- diminished fantasy life
- negative self-talk
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The information provided in this section is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her existing physician. We encourage you to consult with your physician or health care provider about any health issues or concerns you may have.
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