Scottsdale, AZ 2/29/2000- The Winter Solstice on December 21 marks the beginning, for many, of the saddest season of the year. The winter season brings energy loss, sadness, and lack of enthusiasm for many people with Seasonal Affective Disorder ("SAD") and the milder Winter Blues. But, bright light can make a big difference.

SAD symptoms include oversleeping, carbohydrate cravings, weight gain, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and, sometimes, depression. The good news is that there are solutions available. Recent studies published in medical and psychological journals show that exposure to bright light is an effective treatment, causing changes in brain chemistry that alleviate SAD symptoms.

"People often blame the holidays for the blues," notes Dr. Scott Sindelar, a Scottsdale psychologist. "Another major cause may be the diminished sunlight available indoors during the winter months."

There are two major solutions that help prevent and reduce SAD symptoms in adults and children. One uses artificial lighting panels that shine intense bright light on a person for about 30 minutes a day. The new solution is one that brings bright, beautiful, natural sunlight into a home or office through the new Tubular Skylights.

"The first time I saw these inexpensive units in operation, I knew that they would be a tremendous help to people with SAD," said Dr. Sindelar. "I was so excited by their potential that I consulted to a major distributor of the  Tubular Skylight systems. I'm telling everyone I can about the benefits of pure sunlight. Unlike traditional skylights, these are very energy efficient."

The tubular skylights can be installed in only two hours and are relatively inexpensive. Using natural sunlight, they cost nothing to operate, and they work all day long when the sun is shining. "They can make the difference between a SAD season and a joyful one," says Sindelar.

For more information about the Institute for Advanced Business Psychology contact: 602-482-1487, visit their website at: http://www.WorkingResults.com, or Email: DrScott@WorkingResults.com

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