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SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). By: William Higgins. No known cause. Could possibly be from:. “Patients genealogy” “Patients age” “Patients chemical makeup” “Patients state of mental health”. v itamin-resource.com. Causes. Tips to help with SAD:.

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SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

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  1. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) By: William Higgins

  2. No known cause Could possibly be from: • “Patients genealogy” • “Patients age” • “Patients chemical makeup” • “Patients state of mental health” vitamin-resource.com Causes

  3. Tips to help with SAD: • *Try to get as much light as possible • Stay active • Relax and enjoy life albany.com Treatment * Seen in the photo is a light-box witch is used by many SAD patients to get natural light

  4. Melatonin “A hormone which may cause symptoms of depression that is produced at increased levels in the dark.So, when the days are shorter and darker the production of this hormone increases” http://174.120.190.8/~abhccom/images/132998.jpg Brain Involvement

  5. Serotonin SAD patients crave carbs, which is thought to be caused by low levels of the brains “serotonin” Amino acids will help with a persons production of serotonin, hopefully causing them to feel better health.howstuffworks.com Brain Involvement Cont.

  6. Guide, Editors of Consumer. "Discovery Health "5 Home Remedies for Seasonal Affective Disorder"." Discovery Health "Health Guides”.. Web. 8 Mar. 2013. <http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural- medicine/home-remedies/home-remedies-for-seasonal-affective- disorder1.htm>. 


"Mental Health America: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)." Mental Health America: Welcome. Web. 8 Mar. 2013. <http://www.nmha.org/go/ sad>. 


"Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) - MayoClinic.com." Mayo Clinic. 22 Sept. 2011. Web. 8 Mar. 2013. <http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ seasonal-affective-disorder/DS00195>. Bibliography

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