Mood
Mood regulation and emotional wellbeing
Interventions
Low-Dose Lithium Orotate
Microdose lithium supplementation (1-20mg) for mood stability, neuroprotection, and potential longevity benefits based on population studies linking lithium in drinking water to reduced suicide and dementia rates
Vitamin D Lamp (UVB Light Therapy)
UVB light devices that stimulate natural vitamin D production in the skin, providing an alternative to sun exposure or oral supplementation
SAD Lamp (Bright Light Therapy)
Bright light therapy devices that emit 10,000 lux to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and regulate circadian rhythms
Studies
A controlled trial of timed bright light and negative air ionization for treatment of winter depression
Morning bright light therapy is highly effective for seasonal affective disorder, with early morning exposure (soon after waking) showing best results.
Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal
A randomized controlled trial showing 5 minutes of daily cyclic sighing (physiological sigh) reduces anxiety and improves mood more effectively than meditation.
Association between naturally occurring lithium in drinking water and suicide rates: systematic review and meta-analysis of ecological studies
Meta-analysis confirms inverse association between lithium in drinking water and suicide rates across multiple populations.
Podcast Episodes
Do SAD Lamps Actually Work?
with Nancy Redd
26. Sad Lamp
How to Manage Seasonal Depression
with Amanda Armstrong
5 Ways to Beat Seasonal Depression
with Briarley Horton, Carolyn Williams
The SAD Episode
5 Ways to Get Ahead of Seasonal Depression Now
with Briarley Horton, Carolyn Williams
Brain Fact: L-Theanine in Matcha
EP 186: Matcha Masterclass: The Truth About Matcha
with Candice Kumai
Essentials: Using Light to Optimize Health
Redefining Lithium with Low Dosing
Lithium Orotate & Lithium Carbonate [ep. 127]
Lithium Orotate & Midlife Focus: The Brain-Boosting Connection
with Kate Willis
Ep. 66: Lithium Orotate for Anxiety and Brain Health with Daniel Rash
with Daniel Rash
Ep82: Finally Hopeful: A Whole-Body Plan to Fix the Root Causes of Your Depression | Dr. James Greenblatt
with Dr. James Greenblatt
Healing the Brain
with Dr. John Gray