During the 1998/99 winter, we completed a 74 person study on SAD. Depression as measured on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was reduced in 100% of the participants, falling from an average pre-test score of 20.5 to a non-depressed 7.3. Depression was completely eliminated in 84% of those in the AVE group while the control group depression increased. 84% of females and 100% of the males also had no clinical anxiety by the end of treatment. There also were improvements in mood, leading to improved family, work and social life. AVE could be an excellent way to prevent winter-time weight gain. Over-eating and carbohydrate cravings were reduced, energy increased and the participants lost an average of 9.5 lbs!