Is it True that Tanning Helps to Treat Depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
There exists a growing body of scientific evidence which indicates that some people actually require more light exposure in order to function properly. Exposure to bright light, such as that emitted by the mid-day summer sun, causes the brain to suppress the release of the hormone melatonin. Melatonin acts as a depressant in the body if generated during the daytime. Thus, when affected people are exposed to longer hours of bright light, they feel happier, euphoric and more able to enjoy life. Bright light sources emitting only visible light are now frequently used to successfully treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Sub-syndromal Seasonal Affective Disorder (SSAD). ESBtans continues to prudently pursue our commitment of communicating the many benefits of Photo-therapy. Hippocrates from ancient Greek times is said to be the Father of Medicine, extolled the virtues and benefits of Sunlight. Tanning is very natural process of the human body that has been occurring since our existen
