Re: Phototherapy and neurotransmitters » saturn

Posted by yxibow on October 4, 2006, at 1:39:47

In reply to Re: Phototherapy and neurotransmitters, posted by saturn on October 3, 2006, at 19:10:42

> > I already posted this question recently, but have not been able to find any solid info. Does anyone know if blue-light therapy affects serotonin (or dopamine or norepinephrine) or where I can find info regarding this? Thanks...Saturn.
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> I just reread my post and hope it didn't sound disrespectful or inpatient (I'm referring specifically the word 'already')...that was not my intention. I just haven't been able to find any scientific info in my searches. Peace...Sat

If you're referring to SAD, here's one link
http://www.psychiatry.ubc.ca/mood/sad/sadfaq.htm
It notes that it isn't really known at this point yet but serotonin and dopamine may be at play in light therapy.

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Phototherapy and neurotransmitters saturn 10/3/06
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thanks for the link! (nm) » yxibow saturn 10/4/06
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