Some doctors and patients believe that the use of special lamps that mimic the light of the sun can ease the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder, Depression and other Affective Disorders that involve mood swings. Below are listed some of the lamps that are available for such a use. Remember, as with any form of therapy check with your doctor before starting the treatment.

Listed below are some articles you may want to read and talk to your doctor about before starting a regimen.

Articles on Light Therapy
• http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/seasonal-affective-disorder/MH00023
• http://www.webmd.com/hw/depression/ty6713.asp
• http://www.webmd.com/hw/depression/ty6704.asp
• http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/MH/00023.html
• http://www.hospitalnews.com/modules/magazines/mag.asp?ID=3&IID=85&AID=1154
• http://chealth.canoe.ca/channel_health_features_details.asp?channel_id=155&relation_id=3984&health_feature_id=72&article_id=161&rot=1
• http://news.softpedia.com/news/Both-Light-Therapy-and-Prozac-Good-for-Winter-Blues-22697.shtml

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