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Old 08-30-2009, 08:30 PM
 
Location: Not far from Fairbanks, AK
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Correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't Anchorage have a fair amount of humidity??
Yes. It's located by the ocean. But it doesn't get too hot like it does in Fairbanks. Other than that, anybody who comes to Alaska to be indoors during the winter will go crazy sooner than later In Alaska it's imperative to go outside and participate in outdoors activities, from skiing to walking.

Those who plan to come to Alaska should read about a condition called SAD, specially if planning to stay indoors during the winter months. It will open your eyes. We call it "Cabin Fever" up here, and it happens to a lot of people.
http://www.ncpamd.com/seasonal.htm
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Old 08-30-2009, 11:18 PM
 
Location: Maryland
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Good info. They play a commercial on the radio here in Maryland looking for people that suffer from this disorder. I beleive that it must be from the same doctors that had written that information. They are also from Maryland. They want people that feel sad or blue and in extreme cases borderline suicidal with the cause being the change of seasons.

The humidity up there cant be as bad as down here. 95 degrees and 90% humidity for a month will drive anyone crazy. When you go outside you feel as if you are wearing a heavy hot and damp towel over your head while running the mile. I like to be comfortable. I have no problem with the cold at all. You can always put more clothes on but you can only take so many off!
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Old 08-30-2009, 11:38 PM
 
Location: Casa Grande, AZ
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Good info. They play a commercial on the radio here in Maryland looking for people that suffer from this disorder. I beleive that it must be from the same doctors that had written that information. They are also from Maryland. They want people that feel sad or blue and in extreme cases borderline suicidal with the cause being the change of seasons.

The humidity up there cant be as bad as down here. 95 degrees and 90% humidity for a month will drive anyone crazy. When you go outside you feel as if you are wearing a heavy hot and damp towel over your head while running the mile. I like to be comfortable. I have no problem with the cold at all. You can always put more clothes on but you can only take so many off!
Not so sure about the clothes thing but know the humidity and like you have to plug your nose as go out to not drown or fry the lungs...
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Old 08-31-2009, 02:54 PM
 
Location: Wasilla, Alaska
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Good info. They play a commercial on the radio here in Maryland looking for people that suffer from this disorder. I beleive that it must be from the same doctors that had written that information. They are also from Maryland. They want people that feel sad or blue and in extreme cases borderline suicidal with the cause being the change of seasons.

The humidity up there cant be as bad as down here. 95 degrees and 90% humidity for a month will drive anyone crazy. When you go outside you feel as if you are wearing a heavy hot and damp towel over your head while running the mile. I like to be comfortable. I have no problem with the cold at all. You can always put more clothes on but you can only take so many off!
The humidity is not that bad. Salt water does not evaporate as quickly as freshwater, so the closer you are to the coast, the less humid you will be. Also the temperatures near the coast never get that warm. It is a very rare day when the temperature reaches 80°F in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley or anywhere on the Kenai Peninsula. Fairbanks, and other Interior locations, do experience much warmer weather in the summer (into the 90°Fs at times) with high humidity.

There are only three things you need to do in order to stave off Seasonal Affective Disorder:
  • Stay Active - Get outside, find a couple of outdoor activities that you enjoy. Even just taking the dog(s) for a walk each day can make a difference.
  • Maintain a Regular Sleep Schedule - Go to bed in the evenings and get up in the mornings at the same time every day. Try not to vary your sleeping schedule too much.
  • Additional Winter Lights - Adding a few extra lights around the house during the winter will help keep you alert and active. Just 30 minutes a day in a very well lit room will have a noticeable effect on your demeanor.
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Old 08-31-2009, 08:11 PM
 
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There's something else you can do as well to possibly circumvent SAD. There is a biological reason why salmon has a good amount of vitamin D in it. Eating it often can help; if you just don't like it, at least try it fresh...some people who say they don't like fish have never had fresh salmon--if you still don't like it, you can buy wild sockeye-oil pills. They are a bit more expensive than the "foil oil" stuff you see in the stores, but that's for good reason. Generic salmon oil is more often than not from farmed salmon, which is bad for your health.

Don't let anyone scare you about fish having mercury in it...Alaska wild salmon has next to none.
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Old 08-31-2009, 09:20 PM
 
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[quote=Glitch;10542464]There are only three things you need to do in order to stave off Seasonal Affective Disorder:
  • Stay Active - Get outside, find a couple of outdoor activities that you enjoy. Even just taking the dog(s) for a walk each day can make a difference.
  • Maintain a Regular Sleep Schedule - Go to bed in the evenings and get up in the mornings at the same time every day. Try not to vary your sleeping schedule too much.
  • Additional Winter Lights - Adding a few extra lights around the house during the winter will help keep you alert and active. Just 30 minutes a day in a very well lit room will have a noticeable effect on your demeanor.
Do you use UV lights?
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Old 08-31-2009, 11:01 PM
 
Location: Green Bay, WI
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There's something else you can do as well to possibly circumvent SAD. There is a biological reason why salmon has a good amount of vitamin D in it. Eating it often can help; if you just don't like it, at least try it fresh...some people who say they don't like fish have never had fresh salmon--if you still don't like it, you can buy wild sockeye-oil pills. They are a bit more expensive than the "foil oil" stuff you see in the stores, but that's for good reason. Generic salmon oil is more often than not from farmed salmon, which is bad for your health.

Don't let anyone scare you about fish having mercury in it...Alaska wild salmon has next to none.

Salmon is also one of the very best natural sources of Omega-3 essential oils. There is a link between depression/mood disorders and a diet lacking Omega-3's. Eating a diet rich in local fare is always good for your health, but in Alaska it is like taking advantage of nature's anti-depressants!
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Old 09-01-2009, 08:53 AM
 
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Why in the hell did I type "foil oil" yesterday? I meant "fish oil".
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Old 09-01-2009, 10:29 AM
 
Location: Wisconsin's great north woods
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Why in the hell did I type "foil oil" yesterday? I meant "fish oil".

I wish you would have noticed this yesterday. I wasted 2 hours last night squeezing a roll of Reynold's Wrap, and not one friggen drop! So much for trying to be healthy...
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Old 09-01-2009, 11:20 AM
 
Location: Wasilla, Alaska
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Do you use UV lights?
No. It is the amount of lumens that are more important than the type of light. Full spectrum or grow lights would be the best, but they are expensive. Any source of additional light will suffice.

UV light is actually harmful. UVA and UVB light have been known to cause skin cancer. Tanning beds typically use UVB light, and therefore should be avoided.
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