I know it's summer , and I love you all the light we receive in Seattle. However, in the northwest , winters can be very dark, with very limited exposure to the sun.happy lamp The light on the skin indicates that our cells produce more energy through our thyroid gland and light is a promoter of the conversion of the synthesis of the hormone . This is in part why people tend to feel slower, have lower energy production ,happy lamp and the experience of seasonal affective disorder (SAD ) during the dark months of the year .
happy lamp Night suppress mitochondrial function and active light. "- Ray Peat
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Here is how you can create your own happy light therapy at home or office during the winter ! If you find it at your local hardware should cost less than $ 20,happy lamp and a little more consistent with shipping. Even added a programmable switch for my shining light I wake up in the morning instead of an alarm clock.
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250watt bulb or incandescent lamp heating ( http://amzn.to/15r8mBw )
Breeder lightweight ceramic necklace porcelain socket ( http://amzn.to/1ajWZyJ )
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lamp happy That's all you need ! Just find a good place to mount the light in your home or office, and incorporate into your daily routine.happy lamp
Note:lamp happy This is not a light that you want to see directly, but exposed to the skin for at least 15-20 minutes per day from a safe distance for the benefits during the dark winter months .
Are your energy levels rise and fall in winter in summer? Please share in the comments!lamp happy
resources :lamp happy
Stem cells , cell culture and culture : the problems of regeneration Ray Peat
Therapy: Amp Up Your Life ! by Josh Rubin
