A woman sits in front of a mirror, her eyes closed, seeking therapy for SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) under the comforting glow of a therapy light.

Brighten Your Winter Days with the Best Therapy Lamps for Seasonal Affective Disorder

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Winter blues, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), can be a real struggle for many people and often a lightbox also known as a therapy light is the first thing we try. The right light therapy lamp can make all the difference in managing symptoms and improving overall mood. But there are so many to choose from! No worries, after some extensive research I have summarised the best of the best therapy lamps on the market for you for the 2023/2023 SAD Season.

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How Seasonal Change Affects Your Sleep and What You Can Do About It: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder

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Our bodies are naturally wired to work with nature, including our sleep patterns, which change with the seasons. Recently, people have become interested in using sleep to help fight SAD. By understanding how these changes affect our sleep and using strategies to align our sleep patterns with nature, we might be able to reduce the effects of SAD and improve our overall health.

A woman enjoying a cup of coffee in the soothing glow of light therapy.

Optimizing Light Therapy for SAD: A Guide for First-Time Readers

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If you’re just starting light therapy, you may be buzzing with questions about how it works and how to maximize its benefits. In this article, I will provide an overview of SAD, how light therapy works, and some tips for optimizing its effectiveness. I will also answer some frequently asked questions and provide some practical advice for getting the most out of this treatment.

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Beat Your Winter Blues With Nutrition.

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The sky gets darker. The days get shorter. It’s cold outside and you’re stuck inside. It’s no wonder that so many people start feeling down in winter. Worse, when you’re cooped up inside and feeling low, you may turn to foods that simply don’t help. Foods like candy, fried foods, and sugar. The good news is that there are tasty foods that can help you beat the winter blues.

How to survive the time change (without losing your sanity)

How to survive the time change (without losing your sanity)

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Twice a year most of us have to change our clocks forward or back. We complain about it, we moan about it, some of us are trying to do away with it but it is still here. Those of us with SAD fall into 2 camps, those who prefer extra light in the morning and those who miss the light in the evenings.

So here are some of the tips that I use myself to survive the time change and a little history about why we do it in the first place.

Two elf dolls bringing cheer to a Christmas tree during the winter season.

How to deal with Holiday perfectionism?

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The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration. But for some, it’s also a time of stress and anxiety. If you’re someone who feels like you have to have everything just perfect for the holidays, you’re not alone. Perfectionism is a common issue, and one that can be especially challenging during the holidays. There are a few things you can do to deal with holiday perfectionism. First, try to be realistic about what you can accomplish.