Health & Fitness

Lance Reynolds

Specialist III

What is the best way to fight the effects of SAD?

October 13, 2011 7:37 AM PDT · Flag · 8 answers

Shelly Nelson

Professional III

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You could try this out and see if it works for you. Sun lamps definitely will help alleviate some of the symptoms, although not all. It will at least make your skin look healthy and colorful during those winter month, which at the very least will make you feel better about yourself.
There is also something very pleasant in the winter about having a bright, warm light on your face. Very summery!

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Ryan Jameson

Professional I

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Vit. D is what your body produces from sunlight, so this would probably help!

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Celly Riggs

Specialist II

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You should try this this winter. It may help reduce some of your SAD symptoms. The warm glow on your face can be very comforting, and will give you a little color, too.
You can actually plug it into your car and use it on your way to work!

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Sean Hill

Professional I

I would say a healthy lifestyle can really help with SAD.
When I moved to Michigan for college I was devastated by the long, sunless winter months. I found that forcing myself to stay active and exercise, along with a healthy diet, really helped me get through those awful winters.

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1 points posted by Matt Maiser

I agree man. Stay as healthy as possible. Exercise, stay active, eat well.
It's hard in the winter, but you have to do it. Keep releasing those endorphines! Running is great, any sort of at home work out routine.
Maybe even go to a tanning bed once or twice this winter...I've done it and it does make you feel better.

Brad Vanlandingham

Specialist III

Plan a trip to Southern Cali or AZ in the middle of winter..... a little thaw out time would be great for you.

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1 points posted by Johnny Winchester

this is a good thing to do. it's important to get away from the oppressively depressing weather. a little break will make you feel rejuvenated.

Adele Workman

Professional III

Syrcadian Blue Light Therapy Device for SAD

My mother in law was bipolar and swore by the blue light therapy. While it may not be the same as SAD I wonder if it wouldn't work even better for SAD. Going on a trick to Hawaii may help as well! Sometimes it helps to get out for just a few days to rejuvenate. Running helps me. Running in the rain helps even more for some reason. I love the feeling.

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Ned Turner

Practitioner III

NatureBright SunTouch Plus Light and Ion Therapy Lamp

I had a friend who experienced this and said the light box really did help.

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1 points posted by Abby Sims

I have also heard that these work, but have never tried one myself. Just like a tanning bed be careful about over doing it! For your own good!

Jerry Nans

Specialist III

Any way you can take in more vitamin D is key.

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Voting Summary

1.	NatureBright SunTouch Plus Light and Ion Therap...	50% agree
2.	Syrcadian Blue Light Therapy Device for SAD	30% agree
3.	Source Naturals Vitamin D-3 1000 IU, 200 Tablet...	20% agree