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Health Equipment>Sad Light Box |
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Sad LightBox – 3 Diamond Light Box Model. Seasonal Affective Disorder. |
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Sad Light Box Description
ALLEVIATE SYMPTOMS OF SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER OR WINTER BLUES.
SAD can affect people of any age but most commonly it starts between the ages of 18-30.
The problems are usually associated with a lack of light. Research has shown that 60% of the population recognised at least one of the symptoms. Amazingly, 15% of us have all the symptoms of winter blues!
Typical symptoms include:
SAD: Depression, feelings of gloom and despondency for no apparent reason
SAD: Lethargy, lack of energy
SAD: Anxiety, inability to cope
SAD: Social problems, irritability
SAD: Not wanting to see people
SAD: Sleep problems, finding it hard to stay awake during the day and having disturbed nights
SAD: Loss of libido, not interested in sex or physical contact
SAD: Craving for carbohydrates and sweet foods, increased appetite leading to weight gain.
3 LIGHT MODEL
This versatile 3 Light Model lightbox has a sleek, ergonomic design to bring the light to you in the most efficient way possible.
The advanced curved shape focuses the light to the point where you are sitting for maximum effect, while the smooth opal diffuser gives a beautiful even luminosity.
The lightbox comes complete with a base allowing it to tilt forward or backward 6-12 degrees, as research has shown that angled light that hits the back of the retina can be more beneficial.
The lightweight box is also fitted with a handle so that it can be carried easily. The optional floor stand makes this the most FLEXIBLE LIGHTBOX TO SUITE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.
** Both the 3 and 4 lamp models have two switches to vary the light output.
Treatment time for 2, 3 & 4 Diamond Light Boxes
About 1 hour for 2 lights
˝ hour for 3 lights
Approx 20 mins for the 4 light model
3 and 4 Lamp Models:
3 light model: – Price: Ł246.75
10,000 lux 20” 510mm;
2,500 lux 48", 1220mm;
Weight 3.7KG / 7.8lbs.
4 light model: – Price: Ł270.75
10,000 lux 24", 610mm;
2,500 lux 55", 1400mm;
Weight 3.9KG / 8.2lbs
ST2 Floor Stand
The optional floor stand enables you to have the lightbox positioned in front of your desk or beside your armchair for greater flexibility.
Price: Ł46.59
* delivery payable for stand if not ordered at same time as the lightbox.
Further Information
Light intensity is measure in 'lux' the Latin word for light. On a summer's day at our latitude we may have up to 16 hours of daylight at 100,000 lux. In winter, an 8 hour dull day will give less than 5,000 lux and indoor lighting rarely exceeds 500 lux.
Historically, treatment for depression involved the use of drugs. However, in recent years research in the USA and UK showed that SAD sufferers responded, often quite dramatically to Bright Light Treatment.
The companies fully proven lightboxes have been specifically designed and are a recognised method of alleviating SAD. Lack of light causes an increase in the production of Melatonin (the hormone that makes us sleepy at night), and a reduction of Serotonin, the lack of which causes depression.
The exposure to bright light therapy reverses the process, with the additional benefit of being drug free.
You should start to feel the benefit within 7-14 days of using a lightbox.
By providing summertime levels of light during the winter you can successfully alleviate the symptoms of SAD with the result that former sufferers can lead a normal, happier life and beat the Winter Blues. In fact, almost everyone can benefit from increased energy levels when using a lightbox.
Studies have also shown that bright light therapy can prove extremely beneficial with sleep disorders and helpful with PMS, jet lag, shift work, insomnia and with some cases of MS and ME. New studies have also shown that light therapy can be useful for some eating disorders with a seasonal patter.
The Light Therapy Institute have been successful in treating children with dyslexia and specific learning difficulties; even children and students without these problems can benefit and work better by using the lightbox as a desk top working light.
S.A.D. Lightbox Company, considers quality and reliability their first priority. All components used in the manufacture of their lightboxes have been selected for their proved reliability and they believe that this is reflected in their finished product.
Do SAD Lightboxes work?
Yes! Research has shown that they are effective in up to 95% of cases.
How do I know if I've got SAD?
If your symptoms recur at about the same time every Autumn/Winter there’s a high probability that you suffer from SAD.
How does the light therapy work?
The light has to go in through the eye and it travels down the retinohypothalmic path (next to the optic nerve) to the pineal gland deep in the brain. It rebalances the melatonin (the hormone that makes you sleepy) and the serotonin (the hormone that makes you feel good). At the most basic level it fools the brain into thinking its still summer!
The Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms (SLTBR) recently stated that light therapy is still the best non-drug therapy to treat seasonal depression.
What is the difference between the lightboxes?
The difference is the number of lights and the amount of time that you need to take your treatment. The simple rule is the more lights the less time, so with the new Silver Lite it would take about 20 mins, and with the small Travel Lite it would be about 1hr 20mins. The timings are all based on sitting or working about an arms distance away (about 24 “). If you sit further away you just have to increase the treatment time to compensate for the extra distance.
Which lightbox do I choose?
Light therapy should be taken as early as possible in the morning, to keep you going through the day. If you have to get out of the house in a rush then you need one with more lights that will give a quicker treatment time such as the Diamond 4 or Silver Lite. However, if you are at home for longer periods during the day then one that you can use for longer is just as effective such as the Diamond 2 or even the little Travel Lite.
Consider when and where you are going to use your lightbox and how it will fit in with your needs and your lifestyle. Many of our designs work equally well in the home or the office. All our SAD light boxes will give you a full daily treatment in less than 1˝hours, and remember, you may interrupt your light treatment and continue it later on the same day; if this suits your schedule better.
When should I use it?
Start bright light therapy before any symptoms of SAD appear, preferably soon after the nights start drawing in. Use your SAD light box as early in the day as possible; preferably soon after getting up to keep you going all day.
How long is the treatment?
Regular use of your SAD Lightbox, particularly in the morning, will produce the best results. Depending on how long and at what distance the Lightbox is used; you will notice its effect within one to two weeks. You don't even have to interrupt your normal activities when you are taking your 'light treatment; you can just eat your breakfast, keep on reading, writing, watching television or working on the computer. All you have to do is look at the light occasionally.
How far away from my face? Do I have to stare at the lightbox?
No, you can carry on with your daily routine with the lightbox on beside you. If you are working it can be beside your computer terminal or on your desk. If you are at home you could use it while watching TV, ironing or working in the kitchen. It must fit in with your routine to ensure that you use it for the amount of time that is necessary for you. Ideally it should be about an arms distance away from you, within your peripheral vision, not directly in front of you.
How long does it take to work?
This can vary, as everyone is an individual. You can usually see the difference within 7 to 10 days, with some people it can be as little as 4 days, but others will take 2-3 weeks. The rule of thumb is that if it takes 7 days for the treatment to be affective then symptoms will recur within 7 days if treatment is stopped.
Who can benefit from light therapy?
They are designed specifically for treatment of winter depression, but people with other forms of depression can be lifted with the light therapy. With Manic Depressives it should not be used during the Manic phase. Sufferers of MS and ME can also benefit as some of the symptoms can replicate those of ME.
How long is a session?
One session may last for ˝hr to 2 hours depending on your preference. Longer than two hours does not intensify the effect. It is advisable to take the session between 6.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. but it is most effective in the morning.
Will it affect my family?
SAD lightboxes are safe for all members of the family even babies, but be responsible and remember not to leave electrical appliances on around young children.
Pregnant women benefit from Light Boxes
Researchers at Yale University in America have found that pregnant women, who sat in front of a SAD Light Box just after waking each morning for an hour, had a 50% improvement in their depressive symptoms after just a few weeks. (Source: American Journal of Psychiatry (April 2002)
What about UV emissions?
The specially developed electronics ensure that the light produced is fully 'flicker-free' and the screen contains a special UV filter to protect your eyes.
How long do the bulbs last?
We recommend that the bulbs are changed every three years, not because they will fail, but all fluorescent tubes degrade with time, and for SAD it is most important to keep the light output high to relieve the symptoms.
European Certification
All our light boxes are designed and built to conform to EN60601-1/2, 93/42EC, EN60598 and EN46002 - the quality standard for medical equipment.
So don’t slow down now the nights are drawing in, you can find a full range of Lightboxes which can be effective in just 20 minutes use a day.
To benefit from an SAD lightbox turn them on while reading, cooking, working at your desk, or getting ready in the morning…It’s that simple.
Lightboxes are:
Built for quality without compromise
Fully guaranteed for 36 months (12 months for tubes)
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