Ron,
I can certainly verrify that the condition is real.  I'm totally blind and, 
throughout my 61 years have had exactly this problem.  Apparently, the body 
clock free-runs when it doesn't get proper melatonin  secretions.  Since 
they are controled by presence and absence of daylight, its not uncommon for 
people who are blind to have messed up body clocks.  I can recall being at 
work at 10:00 am and having my body screaming at me that its time to go to 
sleep.  It really can be a problem.

In the mid 90s I started taking Melatonin supplements to combat the 
condition.  They certainly help but can have other unwanted sied effects 
like vivid dreams and mild depression.  So I was glad to see Pat's post on 
the apparent effectiveness of this new drug.  I haven't heard the PSA myself 
but i believe the company and the drug are legitimate.  73,  Lou
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Canazzi" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2014 8:29 AM
Subject: Off Topic: Non 24 A Blind Disease?


> Hi Group,
>
> I belong to several blind oriented groups, but I don't think this post
> would apply to any of them.  This list seems to have very loose guide
> rules, so I figured it would find some tolerance and acceptance here.
> So here goes.
>
> Recently, on Buffalo New York radio--principally the Entercom group of
> stations which comprise the lions share of local stations in my area, I
> have been hearing what sound like public service announcements in which
> an allegedly blind male (who sounds so stereotypically blind that he
> might be a figment of the imaginations of comedians Cheech and Chong)
> states that his lack of focus and concentration is caused by a malady
> called 'Non 24 disease.'
>
> Supposedly, this disease results from totally blind people becoming
> disoriented due to their inability to perceive night and day--sunrise
> and sunset.  They refer the listener to several websites--which seem to
> change from commercial to commercial.  The latest manifestation is
> www.non24moreabout.com.  Previously, the addresses have included
> www.non-24.com, www.non24.com and I believe one other that I can't recall.
>
> Needless to say, I am a bit skeptical.  I have never heard of such a
> malady and indeed I know many totally blind people who lead normal
> lives, work and experience no such disorientation, sleep disorder and
> lack of focus or concentration.  When I visit the page, I see a general
> description of the so-called malady as well as a push for the
> prescription of a group of anti convulsive drugs that are used by people
> experiencing moderate to severe epilepsy.
>
> Has anyone outside the Buffalo New York area heard any of these
> commercials or has visited the websites and has anyone heard of such a
> malady and any preferred treatment?
>
> I eagerly await any and all responses.
>
> -- 
>
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