| Which SAD Light Therapy Lamp Should I Buy?Wednesday, 12 June 2019 Seasonal affective disorder is more common than ever, but that doesn't mean it can't have a big impact on your ability to enjoy life. One of the easiest ways to make the shorter days easier is to invest in a SAD lamp. Here we answer the question: Which SAD Light Therapy Lamp Should I Buy? What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a form of depression that aligns to the seasons, becoming worse during the winter months when the days get shorter. While SAD isn't fully understood, it has been linked to the lack of sunlight at these times of year. Is There a Solution to SAD?The leading theories for SAD all point towards the lack of sunlight impacting your body in some way. It has been linked to a drop in the production of serotonin – a hormone that effects mood appetite and sleep – as well as to an increase in the production of melatonin, a hormone that makes you tired. Another factor may be changing daylight hours impacting your circadian rhythm – your internal body clock – that might have knock on effects to mood. How Can a SAD Lamp Help?Since these changes are all linked to a loss of light, the most intuitive answer is to try and get more exposure to daylight. SAD lamps are designed to simulate natural sunlight and trick your body into acting like it normally would, so you can get back to your life. Which Lamp Should I Get?There are plenty of SAD lamps around, and it can be hard to work out which is best for you. We've run through some of our most popular lamps to help you decide. Beurer TL20 Daylight Therapy SAD Lamp
Lumie Desklamp Light Therapy SAD Lamp
Beurer SAD Lamp TL 100 for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Lumie Bodyclock Starter 30
Beurer TL30 Portable Daylight Lamp
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