February 14, 2017
Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder with a Far Infrared Sauna
Image 1: How A Far Infrared Sauna Can Help You Manage the Symptoms of SAD
It’s that time of year when the sun is only here for what seems like minutes before darkness swoops back in. Unfortunately, for many people, this can make them feel like crawling into bed and not coming out again until spring, kind of like a bear.
The amount of darkness at this time of year tends to bring symptoms such as depression, lethargy, irritability, and can create an urge to overeat and a desire to avoid social situations.
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If you’re experiencing these symptoms, you may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder. Luckily, it can easily be managed in the comfort of your own home.
What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that occurs during the same season every year. Although it can occur during the summer, symptoms have been found to be highly reduced during the spring and summer months.
It is not known exactly what causes and cures Seasonal Affective Disorder. Generally, it is attributed to the lack of sunlight, which can upset your biological clock and sleep patterns, as well as disrupt the production of serotonin.
While anyone can be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder, it is most common in women, people who live further from the equator where daylight hours are short, people between the ages of 15 and 55, and those who have a close relative who suffers from it.
If you think you are suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder, a far infrared sauna is an effective tool in symptom management.
How Can a Far Infrared Sauna Help?
Many experts agree that light therapy is one of the safest and most effective ways to manage Seasonal Affective Disorder. This, however, doesn’t mean just standing outside and hoping to soak up any rays of sunshine you can. While light therapy on its own can be effective, when it is paired with a far infrared sauna, its effectiveness is increased as it can treat both the disorder itself and its related symptoms.
A far infrared sauna can help you detox by sweating out toxins, help with relaxation, lower blood pressure, aid in weight loss, and help with pain relief, all issues that may result from Seasonal Affective Disorder. When teamed with chromotherapy lighting, an infrared sauna can boost levels of vitamin D in the body and help to manage the depressive symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder.
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A far infrared sauna that uses chronotherapy lighting is a great way to help you manage your Seasonal Affective Disorder and its symptoms. By contacting a far infrared sauna company, you can get the best advice to help you choose the right sauna for your needs and budget.
About JNH Lifestyles: JNH Lifestyles makes far infrared saunas affordable and accessible for every household. If you feel like you are suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder, and want to find out more about infrared saunas, contact our experienced advisors. We offer many models and sizes of far infrared sauna to suit most needs and budgets.
Sources: Seasonal Affective Disorder, WebMD.com 6 Benefits of Infrared Sauna Therapy, MindBodyGreen.com
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