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- Improve your energy-levels and combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- The advanced curved shape focuses the light for maximum effect using 10,000 lux
- Complete with foldable tripod and wall mounting device
- Ideal for use in the home or office
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Product Description
If you suffer from sleepless nights, fatigue or depression during the autumn and winter months, regular use of this lamp (1 hour per day is recommended) can help to combat these symptoms.
Light levels determine the sleep / wake cycles of both animals and humans. The desire to sleep is brought on by the secretion of Melatonin and the bright natural light. The light from a SAD lamp significantly reduces Melatonin, greatly improving our energy levels. Typical symptoms of SAD are depression, lethargy, anxiety, craving, social problems, sleep problems and loss of libido. These symptoms can be commonly resolved through the use of light boxes.
Unlike many cheaper units, this lamp extensively re-developed for 2010, this device fully meets the requirements of Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC and is fully CE Approved and RoHS Compliant.
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84 of 84 people found the following review helpful
I love the sunshine and for a more than a few years now, from around late October until the end of January, I've found myself suffering from the effects of SAD. Awkward sleep patterns, trouble waking up in the morning and a general lack of motivation. For around three months a year I'm just not myself.
Having said that, for almost three years, I've been looking at various lights and just couldn't justify spending £150-200 to take a chance on what is essentially, still just a light. When I saw this product producing the recommended 10,000 lux for around £55, I figured it was time to give it a pop.(ended up buying a used one for £35)
It arrived 5 days later, and I plugged it in the moment the sun went down... WOW! It really is bright, I could instantly see how this would work. I've had it for around three weeks, and the moment I walk in the door each day, my light is switched on.
If money's no issue, I would advise to buy one of those more expensive ones, as this one has a slight high-frequency flicker which you notice when you first turn it on or get really close. I tend to move it a little further away for twice as long... But anything else I've seen in this price range doesn't come close to the 10,000 lux which this one produces.
I would recommend this to anybody who is considering trying this type of therapy for the first time and is cautious of spending £150 on a light.
Having said that, for almost three years, I've been looking at various lights and just couldn't justify spending £150-200 to take a chance on what is essentially, still just a light. When I saw this product producing the recommended 10,000 lux for around £55, I figured it was time to give it a pop.(ended up buying a used one for £35)
It arrived 5 days later, and I plugged it in the moment the sun went down... WOW! It really is bright, I could instantly see how this would work. I've had it for around three weeks, and the moment I walk in the door each day, my light is switched on.
If money's no issue, I would advise to buy one of those more expensive ones, as this one has a slight high-frequency flicker which you notice when you first turn it on or get really close. I tend to move it a little further away for twice as long... But anything else I've seen in this price range doesn't come close to the 10,000 lux which this one produces.
I would recommend this to anybody who is considering trying this type of therapy for the first time and is cautious of spending £150 on a light.
47 of 47 people found the following review helpful
I bought this lightbox grasping at straws really. I had a bad August. I was wishing to get away from work and feeling miserable. I got a week off and wanted to go to the south of France but never made it there. At the end of the week I had to go back to work but felt like I had had no holiday at all. I worked through November and just became more and more down until I was forced to take another week off work simply because I felt too depressed to work. It was at this point that someone suggested a light box. I was sceptical, I didn't think they could really work but I hunted around and this one seemed so cheap that it seemed worth a shot.
Over the first few days I really overdosed on the thing. I had to be back at work soon and everyone said it took about a week to get working. I actually noticed results in a couple of days. On the second day of using it I was sitting for hours with it very close to me and it was like I could feel vitality rushing from my body into my brain. This was an experience I had a couple of times in that first week. I guess it made such a big change from how I felt before.
I now use it for 2 or 3 hours a day. I don't get particularly close to it anymore, I just leave it switched on beside my arm chair. It is now January and I have to say I feel like a whole new person compared to November.
The unit itself doesn't hum as badly as people say. I suppose when you are treating yourself with light you have to get up real close to get the benefits and you do notice the hum. At the distance I sit it is barely noticeable. The only time I notice it is by its absence when I turn the light off. When you are very close it gives off a surprising amount of heat, but this is quite pleasant. The cat seems to like it anyway and will often sit on the arm of the chair blocking the light.
I would say there is no reason to not buy this light. It is such a bargain compared to the prices of the others and it also makes excellent lighting for when you are using a webcam or doing a little home studio photography.
Over the first few days I really overdosed on the thing. I had to be back at work soon and everyone said it took about a week to get working. I actually noticed results in a couple of days. On the second day of using it I was sitting for hours with it very close to me and it was like I could feel vitality rushing from my body into my brain. This was an experience I had a couple of times in that first week. I guess it made such a big change from how I felt before.
I now use it for 2 or 3 hours a day. I don't get particularly close to it anymore, I just leave it switched on beside my arm chair. It is now January and I have to say I feel like a whole new person compared to November.
The unit itself doesn't hum as badly as people say. I suppose when you are treating yourself with light you have to get up real close to get the benefits and you do notice the hum. At the distance I sit it is barely noticeable. The only time I notice it is by its absence when I turn the light off. When you are very close it gives off a surprising amount of heat, but this is quite pleasant. The cat seems to like it anyway and will often sit on the arm of the chair blocking the light.
I would say there is no reason to not buy this light. It is such a bargain compared to the prices of the others and it also makes excellent lighting for when you are using a webcam or doing a little home studio photography.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
I dont work for these people-I have (had) a spotty son and a wife from overseas who hates the UK weather. I bought it for the Mrs but she swears blind that she doesnt suffer from SAD so my teenage son put the lamp in his room-within a few days, there was a drastic improvement in his skin condition and he noticed a significant change for the better in his energy levels-so it works! And it was cheap in comparison to other lamps-no buzz, minimal flicker at close quarters yet still half the price of 'better' lamps on the market. I have no complaints. My one question would be, where do I get replacement bulbs and how much are they?? (BTW-the bulbs are fluorescent and dont function fully until the lamp has been on for a while. So dont make the mistake of thinking 'oh no, I bought a duffer' and rush to return it.Give it a couple of minutes when you first turn it on)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
great results, solid investment
I bought this as a complimentary therapy to help with my depression and I cannot recommend it highly enough. I used it throughout the winter and am very pleased with the results. Read more
Published 2 months ago by hexpatriate
BRILL!!
this was brought for a present for someone,they said its been a brilliant present and has really worked well!!would recomend it!
Published 4 months ago by TRIGGY
S.A.D? I'm happier because of it.
This lightbox is neat and tidy in construction and seems to do what I need it to do. It is large, but small enough to put on a desk along side a computer monitor. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Susan
Top service
I myself have s.a.d and this light box is a saviour , helping me
Manage the dark winters periods . Read more
Manage the dark winters periods . Read more
Published 4 months ago by madmarie
keeps SAD at bay for me
I got the winter blues in each of the past 5 or 6 years, generally starting in December then getting really bad around February. Read more
Published 5 months ago by thomas
Amazing and Fantastic
Bought product to relieve SAD. Didn't really believe it would be very good but prepared to try anything.
Product is amazing and fantastic. Read more
Product is amazing and fantastic. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Legin
Outstanding Follow Up
Responsive and efficient service- extremely happy both with the product and follow up regarding a small error made with adapter needed.
Published 8 months ago by Lisa
bulb issues!
A bulb blew out after 3 uses...also the instructions give you the wrong replacement details - the lightbox actually required PLL36/865 36W 2G11 6500K bulbs
Published 8 months ago by rt
Therapy Light
I bought it for my grandson and he now uses it whenever he can. With the British weather being what it is, he swears by it even on dull days in summer. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Alexanderje
Therapy lamp
Quality item though bigger than it it looks in the advert. Some have mentioned humming but in all honesty what little there is fades into the background and is inaudible if you... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. C. R. Wynn
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