Slash Depression Risk by 30% or MORE

The number of people suffering from depression in the U.S. is staggering.

COVID-19 took our collective mental health from bad to worse.

Earlier this year, it was estimated that 32 percent of Americans battle some level of anxiety or depression.

But these numbers were on the rise long before COVID-19.

And I know why. Even better, I have a fix that could SLASH your risk…

The population is suffering from a massive deficiency in sunlight.

And lack of sunlight increases the risk of anxiety and depression.

This isn’t theory or conjecture… It’s a scientific fact.

There’s even a name for it when the lack of winter sunlight negatively impacts mood. It’s called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.

That’s because sunlight itself causes your brain to release serotonin, a brain chemical that boosts mood and well-being.

Fortunately, spending MORE time in the sun can make all the difference.

A recent study revealed that people who get plenty of sun have a 20 percent reduced risk of depression.

Meanwhile, nighttime exposure to large amounts of artificial light sent the risk of certain mental disorders, including depression and anxiety, soaring by 30 percent.

If getting enough sun is difficult for you (based on your location, weather, or even physical limitations), then light therapy can also be effective.

Light therapy (exposure to a special light source for about 30 minutes) improves symptoms of SAD by 40 to 60 percent.

That’s because, in addition to boosting serotonin, light helps set your circadian rhythm, which regulates your sleep and wake cycles, your hormones, and even your brain activity.

This is NOT just about vitamin D levels either. Yes, sunlight produces D in your body, but it does so much more.

The only way to benefit from light is to get MORE of it (but at the RIGHT time).

• Step outside and watch the morning sunrise.
• Bundle up and spend more time outdoors all fall and winter long.
• Skip the sunscreen (just be sure to avoid getting a sunburn).
• And consider indoor light therapy if getting the real thing is a challenge. You can purchase lamps online.
• Reduce your exposure to artificial light at night.

Make THIS the year you finally ditch the winter blues for GOOD.

P.S. Try the Swedish secret to better sleep and more energy.

SOURCE:

Burns, A.C., et al. “Day and night light exposure are associated with psychiatric disorders: an objective light study in >85,000 people.” Nat. Mental Health (2023). doi .org /10.1038/s44220-023-00135-8