Info: TheraLite LED Lamp
If you suffer from a lack of energy, feel depressed and find your motivation waning, you may be suffering from the winter blues. Featuring 10,000 LUX of glare-free white light when situated nearby, the Theralite LED SAD lamp emits enough of the bright light needed to switch off the drowsiness-inducing melatonin production, but without emitting any UV rays -- for safe, comfortable use every day!
Info: TheraLite LED Lamp
If you suffer from a lack of energy, feel depressed and find your motivation waning, you may be suffering from the winter blues. Featuring 10,000 LUX of glare-free white light when situated nearby, the Theralite LED SAD lamp emits enough of the bright light needed to switch off the drowsiness-inducing melatonin production, but without emitting any UV rays -- for safe, comfortable use every day!
Product Notes:
Lighting has come a long way in recent years, with LED technology enabling extremely bright, compact, long-lasting, and energy-saving lights for far less than their larger fluorescent or other sorts of counterparts.
This TheraLite wellness lamp is designed for those experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of light deficiency who want a much more affordable and compact unit than most existing designs of equivalent strength.
Bright light therapy is the first line of treatment recommended by health care professionals to help alleviate seasonal affective disorder or the milder winter blues. Light therapy is also a non-invasive, effective option for treating jet lag, circadian sleep issues, shift work adjustment or non-seasonal mood disorders, and for boosting energy levels related to residual melatonin levels.
This compact sun lamp unit can go on the kitchen counter or a living room table next to you while you have your morning coffee or read the newspaper, for example, and is also small enough to take travelling. For larger models, see the Theralite Halo and Theralite Radiance.
10,000 LUX is the threshold for being able to safely and effectively treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) as well as other sleep and light related issues such as jet lag, shift work adjustments, or irregular sleeping patterns.
TheraLite Features
• 10,000 LUX at 8.5" / 22 cm
• UV-free LED bulbs
• Glare-free -- no pinpoints of light
• Built-in protective cover, which turns into a stand
• Portrait or landscape orientation
• 3 angle options 20°, 25°, 30°
• Height adjustable (by altering where the orange knob is tightened)
• Compact design, perfect for home, office, or when travelling
TheraLITE Specifications
Light source: LED / White / 4000K
Product Size: 9.2" H x 5.3" W x 2.1" D (closed)
Product Weight: 1.01 lb/460 g (without plug)
Power Source: 24VDC voltage adapter (provided) for a standard AC wall plug
Warranty: One-Year Limited Warranty
P805CA - Theralight / Compass / Carex
How does the TheraLite lamp treat SAD?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (sometimes referred to as the winter blues) is associated with low levels of serotonin in the brain. Decreased serotonin levels can contribute to depression, problems sleeping, and loss of appetite. Studies indicate that when we are subjected to either a very bright light source (~10,000 LUX), serotonin levels in the brain are elevated. This chemical change in the body can result in mood elevation and a general feeling of well being.
Is light therapy safe?
Yes, light therapy treatment has been shown to be both very safe and very effective. This lamp is UV-free for eye safety and comfort.
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Suggested Usage:
Use at least 20 to 30 minutes daily, ideally right after you first get up.