Slash Seasonal Depression By 60%

We’re in the middle of a season that’s supposed to be all about joy and hope.

But it’s hard to feel those things when you’re dealing with your own inner struggle.

For about 10 million people in the U.S.., seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or winter depression, rears its ugly head this time of year.

And no amount of holiday cheer can help you shake the moodiness and fatigue that has taken control of your life.

But I know something that can.

The number one way to fight back against seasonal depression is with light. After all, this condition is triggered during the winter months because the days are shorter and darker.

But sunlight is like your own personal antidepressant.

You see, sunlight causes your brain to release serotonin, a chemical that boosts mood and well-being.

Research reveals that people who get plenty of sun have a 30 percent reduced risk of depression.

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

Light therapy (being exposed to a specific type of light source for about 30 minutes) can improve SAD symptoms by a whopping 40 to 60 percent.

Light therapy can also be effective if getting enough sunlight is difficult (based on your location, weather, or even physical limitations).

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

Another effective option is a supplement called SAMe (short for S-adenosyl-L-methionine).

SAMe helps produce neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. Deficiencies in these chemicals could play a role in depression.

Studies show that taking SAMe daily can rapidly improve depression symptoms with little to no side effects.

In fact, one study showed that taking SAMe along with antidepressant medication was more effective than the medication alone at treating depression symptoms.

The supplement could even be effective in people who are resistant to antidepressant drugs.

Besides being safe and effective, the best part about these options is that they’re either cheap… or free.

Why not ditch the depression and give yourself the gift of happiness and joy this holiday season?

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