Bright Light, Better Mood: Beat Seasonal Depression

Courtney Contreras

5d • Precision Health Discussions

Your brain knows it’s fall, and it’s not impressed.

Here’s how to cheat the season with light.

20–30 minutes in front of a 10,000 lux lamp in the morning = improved mood, energy, circadian rhythm.

Less than $60 on Amazon, and you can start now before the sun starts coming up later and later

Use it while sipping coffee—and create a new morning habit

MY NERDY FACTS ON WHY THIS WORKS: Bright light exposure in the morning suppresses melatonin while spiking serotonin. Think of it as flipping the ‘day mode’ switch in your brain.

I keep mine by my desk where I sit first thing in the morning to drink my coffee. Add a motivating podcast to set you in the right direction for the day.

Thoughts on a 10,000 Lux Lamp??

Send me a link, this sounds great!

Sounds hocus pocus...??

Yep. I love it and plan for winter...

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