Seasonal Affective Disorder

short essay not entirely in depth could have been more detalied about function of hormones          Seasonal Affective Disorder         Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a common problem of people living in northern United States. People who are affected by this disorder commonly suffer from depression, lethargy, inability to concentrate, overeating and weight gain. People from the north tend to suffer more from this disorder because of the shortened days. It appears, that due to the …

…expensive. Many of the bulbs that are used cost over one-hundred dollars. Carbohydrates are an alternate way to suppress the symptoms, but the side effect is weight gain. It has been proven in studies, that those who crave carbohydrates also put on significant weight which is lost in the spring. Exposure to daylight will suppress the symptoms without any side effects. The best method to regulate the hormonal balance is by regular exposure to daylight.