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The 2023 Ultimate Guide to Bright Light Therapy - Carex Health Brands

The 2023 Ultimate Guide to Bright Light Therapy

During the winter, the days get shorter, and our contact with the sun becomes even more limited. Many of us leave for work just as the sun is rising and don’t return home until after it has set, not getting any sunlight at all. While the amount of sunlight we need varies widely depending on our skin tone, age, and other factors, this lack of exposure can inhibit the healthy production of essential hormones. This could disrupt our sleep schedules and contribute to conditions like insomnia, depression, and seasonal affective disorder. 
Bright light therapy lamps, also known as sad lamps or happy lights, provide an artificial alternative to natural light that can help solve this common problem.

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The 2023 Ultimate Guide to Seasonal Affective Disorder

The 2023 Ultimate Guide to Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), also known as seasonal depression, is a variation of depression that begins and ends around the same time each year. SAD typically occurs during fall/winter months but less commonly occurs in the spring and summer. To be medically diagnosed, you must consistently experience depressive episodes around the same months for at least two years. 

If you consistently feel a surge of sadness, lack of energy, or thoughts of hopelessness during a specific time of the year, you may have seasonal affective disorder. This guide will walk you through what SAD is, the symptoms, how to cope with it, and more. 

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The 2023 Ultimate Guide to Pain Management

The 2023 Ultimate Guide to Pain Management

Nearly everyone experiences pain at one point or another in their lives. It can manifest in many ways, from headaches to back pain to muscle soreness, and can have a multitude of causes, like injury or surgery.

We've broken down 9 different types of pain management to help you decide which is best for you. 

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The Ultimate Guide to TENS Units

The 2023 Ultimate Guide to TENS Units

If you’re looking for pain relief, you may have considered or had TENS units recommended to you. They’re incredibly popular nowadays, and many people swear by them to relieve all different kinds of ailments. But if you’re new to TENS therapy, it can be overwhelming to try to research what it is and if it’s a good fit for you in particular. 

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about TENS units, including what they are, how to use them, and how to find the best unit for you.  

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The 2023 Ultimate Guide to Incontinence

The 2023 Ultimate Guide to Incontinence

Urinating when you don't mean to is embarrassing for anyone, but it's actually a common issue. In fact, according to the American Urological Foundation, a quarter to a third of men and women in the U.S. -- millions of Americans -- struggle with urinary incontinence.

Urinary incontinence, or the involuntary leakage of urine, occurs when control over the urinary sphincter is weakened or lost. This isn't just a "normal part of aging"; it can be caused by various reasons and may be temporary depending on the cause. Treatment and management options are available.

If you think you may be experiencing urinary incontinence or know someone who is, it's best to talk to your doctor. But before you do, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know, including types of incontinence, incontinence causes and symptoms, and treatment & management options.

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The 2023 Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy for Pain

The 2023 Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy for Pain

With a broad spectrum of information on the effects of pain and medication, we're forced to answer the common question, "how do we manage pain safely and effectively?" One option is the holistic method of red light therapy. In this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know, including what red light therapy is, how it works, health conditions it treats, its benefits, and more.

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