Other Conditions
Dark therapy has also been tried (in combination with bright light therapy, etc.) for other conditions where seasonal exacerbation of symptoms are notable, such as nocturnal asthma and associated depression, migraine, dyssomnia, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.
Melatonin secreted is preventative in cancer, and supportive of bone metabolism, immune function and detoxification. Melatonin has also been cited to reduce hypertension, produce better sleep for those with insomnia, and acts as an antioxidant.
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