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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects about 5% of usseverely and perhaps 25% of us more mildly. Women and youngadults are more likely to suffer from it.

It’s a form of depression that, according to the National MentalHealth Association (NMHA), is a real illness with sometimessevere symptoms. It’s worse in January and February, thoughstarts as early as September.

SAD is believed to be caused by melatonin, a sleep-relatedhormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain. Melatoninproduction increases in the dark, so in the winter, when thedays are shorter and darker, production increases, causingsymptoms of depression.

SAD is extremely rare for people living within 30 degrees of theEquator, where daylight hours are long and extremely bright.

THE SYMPTOMS?

Sleep problems, lethargy, overeating, depression, socialproblems, anxiety, loss of libido, mood changes, and a weakenedimmune system. For complete description, go here:http://www.sada.org.uk/symptoms.htm .

THE CURE?

Light suppresses the secretion of melatonin, so for lightercases, get outside more, exercise outside, and arrange for morelight at work and at home.

Developing your emotional intelligence can help you become moreaware of the effects, and achieve a better emotional lifestyleoverall. Negative emotions, and SAD can impact the immunesystem, which is our health, and our only line of defenseagainst viruses. So be proactive - - study EQ, and get on a goodneutraceutical now. Arbonne’s DefenseBuilder and Get Well SoonDietary Supplement,( susandunn.myarbonne.com )arescientifically proven to nutritionally support the immunesystem. Watch the cosmetics and lotions you use as well, so youdon’t assault yourself further with toxic chemicals. What youput on your skin is absorbed into the bloodstream.

You may also want to consider phototherapy in more severe cases.A light box can be used that emits very bright light through afilter.

Please check with your personal physician if you think you haveSAD.

About the author:

Susan Dunn, MA, The EQ Coach, www.susandunn.cc,mailto:sdunn@susandunn.cc . Individual coaching, Internetcourses, ebooks, EQ Alive! coach certification program, rated#1, training worldwide. For nutriceuticals, skin care, babyproducts, cosmetics, anti-aging, acne, go susandunn.myarbonne.com . Email for FR** EQ ezine

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