Natural health: What can I take to beat SAD? 

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Woman in mountains on Lofoten island in snow

My mood tends to dip during winter — it’s probably a mild version of SAD. Is there a remedy I could take?

Light therapy has been shown in studies to be beneficial for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and it is recommended to help improve energy levels and helps treat mood, sleep, and stress disorders. Researchers have found that the hormones and brain chemicals in charge of mood and sleeping patterns are linked with SAD — the lower the levels, the higher the risk of developing this condition.