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WINTER BLUES
 Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal's indispensable guide for readers who suffer from the "winter blues" is now more useful than ever. This authoritative book presents a wealth of new information on remedies for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), including recent advances in light therapy, research on the effectiveness of antidepressants, and new recipes to counterbalance unhealthy winter food cravings. Dr. Rosenthal distinguishes among various degrees of the disorder, ranging from winter blues to full-blown SAD; provides a self-test that readers can use to evaluate their own seasonal mood changes; and offers helpful advice, coping tips, and resources.
When the seasons change, do you?
- Have less energy than usual?
- Feel less productive or creative?
- Need more sleep?
- Feel down or depressed?
- Have less control over your appetite?
If you answered yes to any of the above, you may be one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Updated and expanded with the very latest information, this acclaimed guide is a veritable survival kit for anyone who suffers from the winter blues. The book includes a self-test to help you evaluate your own level of SAD; revised chapters on antidepressant medications, light therapy, St. John's Wort, and a helpful nutritional regimen; step-by-step guidance on coping with SAD all year round; resources for SAD sufferers; and much more.
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PRAISE FOR WINTER BLUES
"Engaging and authoritative - far and away the best book available on this important herbal remedy. Dr. Rosenthal has crafted a masterful blend of lively prose, scientific precision and clinical wisdom."
-Michael Norden, M.D., author of Beyond Prozac
"Norman Rosenthal has given us a book that is exceptionally well informed, enriched by deep scientific scholarship and empathic clinical skill. Dr. Rosenthal draws on the stories and voices of many hundreds of people who have directly experienced the benefits that St. John's wort can provide. Such a comprehensive and readable book will be a major and unique addition to the literature on herbal remedies."
-Jonathan T. Davidson, M.D
Professor of Psychiatry in Behavioral Sciences
Duke University Medical Center
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