Can one use natural light instead of a bright light therapy lamp?
A reader asks:Can one use natural light instead of a bright light therapy lamp? Answer:It's worth noting that the effectiveness of...
How does red and near-infrared therapy compare to bright light therapy for SAD?
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How does red and near-infrared therapy compare to bright light therapy for SAD?Answer:
Red light and near-infrared exposure to...
Should I use an air ionizer?
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Should I use an air ionizer?Answer:
Ionizers generate negative air ions, which attract dust and allergens and other positively...
I’d like to try a dawn simulator because I want to get up at 6 a.m. …
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I'd like to try a dawn simulator because I want to get up at 6 a.m., and the...
For about 3 decades I worked as an owner/ operator in a job that began…
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For about 3 decades I worked as an owner/ operator in a job that began at midnight while not finishing...
Is there a rule of thumb for deciding whether to use the light box at a later time than recommended?
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Q: Is there a rule of thumb for deciding whether to use the light box at a later time than...
I have suffered from mild to moderate Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) for years…
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I have suffered from mild to moderate Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) for years. It usually begins in late November. In...
I use a light box on my desk at work all day…
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Q: I use a light box on my desk at work all day during the fall and winter months. Should I limit...
I just did the Morningness-Eveningness assessment questionnaire…
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I just did the Morningness-Eveningness assessment questionnaire, and it clearly shows that I am an evening person. That’s a finding...
I go to bed at 10 PM and wake up at 9 AM every day, and I have to take a nap…
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I go to bed at 10 PM and wake up at 9 AM every day, and I have to take...
