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I live pretty far north. For months at a time here there is basically no sunlight. Sometimes people try to sell you artificial light of one kind or another.
by jimhefferon 4y ago
I live pretty far north. For months at a time here there is basically no sunlight. Sometimes people try to sell you artificial light of one kind or another. Do they work?
- SapporoChris 4y agoSome UV lamps have been shown to help the body make Vitamin D. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2846322/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2846322/ I would recommend checking to see if you're actually getting low Vitamin D level during the winter and talk to a doctor to get their opinion on best treatment.
- drited 4y agoMy understanding is that 10000 lux bulbs are accepted treatment for SAD. I live in a dull country and bought one despite not suffering from SAD. Anecdotally I find it great to help wake up in the dark winter mornings.
- aliswe 4y agoTry for cheap! Buy a floodlight ($15?) and use it as your main light when eating breakfast, for example. For me this had a huge impact - I use it as above my computer desk at home.