| Light therapy consists of exposing a strong light (of 10 | | | | form called “Winter Blues”. |
| 000 lux) for about half an hour. | | | | These phenomenons are between the months of |
| This treatement is done with the help of special light | | | | September and March. |
| therapy lamps. | | | | Almost 20% of the population suffers from winter |
| In autumn or winter a large number of people feel tired, | | | | blues. 5% of the population becomes victims of deep |
| have no energy, their morale is low and they eat more | | | | depression: Loss of sense of humour, a desire to be |
| than usual. For certain people, this state could send | | | | alone, weight gain and a loss of interest for usual |
| them into depression. | | | | activities. |
| These symptoms are due to our metabolisms difficult | | | | Light therapy is a simple, effective and medically |
| adaptation to the autumn winter season, with shorter | | | | recognised way to beat these symptoms. |
| darker and depressive days. | | | | Find all the information you need on light therapy at |
| At its peak this phenomenon is called SAD (Seasonal | | | | Solvital. |
| Affective Disorder). It can also show itself in a lighter | | | | |