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S.A.D. (Seasonal
Affective Disorder)
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Bipolar
Disorder,
Depression,
Anthony Robbins,
Schizophrenia
 What
is S.A.D. ? |
Description:
Seasonal affective disorder, or S.A.D., also known as winter
depression is an affective, or mood disorder. Most S.A.D. sufferers
experience normal mental health throughout most of the year, but
experience depressive symptoms in the winter or summer. S.A.D. is
rare, if existent at all, in the tropics, but is measurably
present at latitudes of 30°N (or S) and higher.
Read the full encyclopedia entry from Wikipedia- The
Free Encyclopedia.
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Helpful
S.A.D. dietary supplements & herbs. |
St. John's Wort
herb to produce more mood stimulating serotonin chemicals in the
brain (when started 1-2 months before winter & stopped at
season's end).
L-Tyrosine to produce
more mood stimulating
norepinephrine chemicals in the brain (take high daily dosages,
as needed, for duration of symptoms).
Sage Essential Oil
, Peppermint Oil
or Lavender
essential oil
each
may help produce a sense of temporary uplifting mild euphoria (when
used as aromatherapy). Sage
tea, Peppermint
tea and lavender tea can also help achieve the same effect.
Kava Kava to
temporarily create a sense of well-being (USA residents only!).
Vitamin-D
for support (when
taken daily). |
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Learn
more about S.A.D. |
MedlinePlus - S.A.D. Page
From the National Library of Medicine, this is a
comprehensive source of trusted S.A.D. news, articles, overviews,
treatment options & much more.
WebMD - S.A.D. Overview
Another trusted resource full of articles & S.A.D.
facts, tests/exams, and much more.
Mayo Clinic - S.A.D.
Their experts examine signs & symptoms of
S.A.D., the causes & risk factors, treatment options, self-care &
more.
FamilyDoctor.org - S.A.D.
Good, simple one page (printer-friendly)
question & answer overview of S.A.D.
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Administration and may contain errors. The information contained
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recommendations provided by a licensed medical professional or
clinical practitioner.
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exercise extreme caution and do your own additional due diligence
if you intend to use any or all information provided herein.
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