Guest guest Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 PBS ran a special program about depression and the latest findings on how to beat it. The latest findings according to the program are that LIGHT is even more important than previously thought. That the brightest indoor light can't come close to the illumination of the darkest overcast or rainy day. So it was recommended to always exercise outdoors and do as many of the your activities as you can outside (bill paying, reading etc). Take an outdoor walk on your lunch hour even in bad weather, just dress properly Also the best vitamins to beat depression, a daily dose of: 50 mg B1 50mg B2 50 mg B6 400 mg folic acid (which is another B vit) 400 mg Vit D 200 mcg selenium Dim the inside lights at night to get the body ready for melatonin release and sleep. Walking near water or in snow increases the light intake and is very desirable. Keep your SKIN protected - the benefit comes from light entering the eye - so keep that in mind if you wear dark sunglasses outside. Of course exercise was mentioned also. It was a three prong attack: light, exercise and vitamins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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