"Full-spectrum" is a term for a type of fluorescent light that approximates the visible and ultraviolet spectrum in natural light. Full-spectrum lights produce an illumination more similar to natural daylight than other electric lights....
Building your own light box for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) treatments can help you get through the cold and dreary winter months. Daily treatments with your homemade light box can improve your mood and sleep patterns, production of natural...
Verilux light products are used to combat a variety of mood disorders, seasonal affect disorder (SAD), sleep problems and acne. Which light wavelengths are used depend on what disorder is being treated. Narrow 405 to 420 nm ultraviolet (UV) light...
Depression affects more than 18 million adults in the United States each year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Many people find that prescription medications typically used to treat depression can come with a wide variety of...
Depression is a debilitating, often misunderstood condition. Fortunately there are effective treatments available and, as more is understood about the condition, a cure may be forthcoming. Check with your health care provider before attempting to...
Bikram yoga is a series of hatha postures and breathing exercises practiced in a room heated to 105 degrees with infrared lights. Bikram yoga is used holistically to promote detoxification of the body through heavy sweating and raised metabolism...
You may see taurine listed as an ingredient in sports beverages and energy drinks. These products often claim to boost your energy level, but some believe it's possible that taurine could have an effect on your weight, too. Modern science has not...
The environment can affect a person's mood. Many people have an elevated mood during the spring and summer but experience sadness or feel down during the fall and winter. For some, feelings of sadness affect daily functioning. Remedies to help...
Depression and other similar mood disorders affects approximately 20 million Americans according to the National Institute of Mental Health. There are many different types that depression can manifest and each may depend on a person's environment,...
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder that commonly occurs during the winter months (although it may also develop during the summer). SAD often causes symptoms of depression, anxiety, hopelessness, loss of energy, and sleep and...
If you tend to feel depressed as the cold or rainy weather rolls in, you're not alone. According to research from the American Academy of Family Physicians, Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, may affect up to six percent of people in the United...
New ski goggle technology can make your vision better, which results in safer skiing. Similar to sunglasses, photochromic lenses are specially treated lenses that change tint with the light and weather. The lenses have been available for years,...
Sunscreen is a chemical product applied to the skin to help protect your skin from overexposure to the sun. The American Academy of Dermatology reports the high association between sunburns, high sun exposure and the increased risk of developing...
Pork loin is a large, oval cut taken from just above a pig's rib cage. The meat is tender with a soft, sweet flavor and minimal fat content. Pork loin goes well with a combination of rich and light seasonings to accentuate the full spectrum of the...
Blue light therapy is a form of phototherapy treatment that applies the wavelengths of blue light to treat specific disorders. Phototherapy in the form of blue light waves is a standard treatment to reduce high levels of bilirubin, or jaundice, in...
Lighting is often overlooked when designing a home gym, but appropriate and even innovative lighting can make your workout room more inviting. "Good lighting design can mean the difference between a vibrant, energizing home gym and a dull, drab...
One of the hottest topics in health care today revolves around the powerful benefits of vitamin D. It seems as though the health benefits of vitamin D have leapt from relative obscurity to the top of the list of useful self-care in...
Sleep is a complex, vital part of your daily schedule. The exact benefits of sleep are still unclear, but the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke reports that sleep is necessary for the brain and nervous system to function...
The principles of feng shui aim to create harmony between you and your environment, enhance your well-being and eliminate the negative effects of your surroundings. This ancient Chinese philosophy is based on nurturing positive energy, called qi,...
In the past, the only places in the home that you saw light-emitting diodes, or LED, were on the digital alarm clock display and the indicator lights on electronic devices. With technology advances, however, LED has found its way into more and...
The thyroid is a small gland responsible for the production of hormones that maintain metabolic efficiency. Hypothyroidism is a disorder that causes the body to produce insufficient thyroid hormones, leading to a reduction in the body's...
Hydroponic gardening is a way of growing plants without soil. The plant roots can absorb nutrition from the nutrient solution only, or can be grown in an inert medium such as gravel or coconut husk. According to gardening experts cited in an L.A....
Serotonin is the neurotransmitter responsible for mood stabilization, sleep promotion and a focused mind. Low levels of serotonin are linked to depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behavior, insomnia, chronic pain, premenstrual syndrome,...