Verilux lights for Seasonal Depression
As the days get shorter and the sky is becoming more overcast as we enter the brisk, New England wintery months, have you begun feeling more tired or irritable than usual, or even downright melancoly? What you may be experiencing is called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as winter depression or winter blues; a mood disorder that affects six of every 100 people in the United States. A person with SAD typically has symptoms of depression as winter approaches and daylight hours become shorter.
Other syptoms of SAD may include:
• fatigue
• lack of interest in normal activities
• social withdrawal
• craving foods high in carbohydrates
• weight gain
So, how to cope? Answer: Light Therapy!!!! Scientists have confirmed what mankind has known for many years. Light has the profound power to restore our bodies and heal our spirits!
We are excited to announce that Verilux Lights are back!
—The objective of the Verilux lights is to allow this bright light to reach the eyes for between a 1/4 and 3/4 of an hour daily to alleviate symptoms of SAD.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, come in today and ask about this exciting product!
October 22, 2010
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