Mar 31 2010
Alaska Northern Lights (http://www.alaskanorthernlights.com)
manufactures a bright light therapy box that aids in treating chronic
health problems such as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), depression,
bipolar disorder and sleep problems. Sufferers of SAD, a form of
clinical depression, include up to 25 percent of those living in
northern latitudes who experience varying degrees of SAD during winter
months when there is less natural light. Night shift workers are also
susceptible to SAD which affects over one third of the population, or
about 10.8 million Americans.
“We find that our bright light box treatment, prescribed by
physicians for SAD, also works extremely well for insomnia and other
health problems.”
"Our bright light box treatment affects the pineal gland's production of
melatonin, a hormone that is believed to help prevent and relieve
symptoms of depression," says Alaska Northern Lights President Cort
Christie. "We find that our bright light box treatment, prescribed by
physicians for SAD, also works extremely well for insomnia and other
health problems." Christie says that daily use can reduce time lost from
work and reduced productivity.
"Many people subscribe to 'I'll just deal with it' thinking when it
comes to SAD, depression or insomnia," said Christie. "But these
illnesses may lead to more serious health problems and put a tremendous
strain on relationships." The bright light therapy box is a healthy and
inexpensive alternative to prescription drugs which can make users
groggy and lead to bizarre side effects such as sleep eating and sleep
driving. We believe that people should try a safe, non-prescription
treatment first to alleviate problems."
Source Alaska Northern Lights
www.alaskanorthernlights.com