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Treating SAD

The symptoms of SAD are similar to those of 'winter blues' (e.g. tiredness, lack of energy, overeating, low moods and social withdrawal) but SAD is much more severe, often seriously affecting people's performance at work, their home life and relationships.

The cause of SAD is unclear but short, dark days are the trigger.

They prolong the production of melatonin, normally only released at night to help us sleep. Another factor is thought to be low serotonin levels (a feature of depression) which improve significantly in the summer and with light therapy.

Indeed, many SAD sufferers have found that bright lights can make a real difference to their life.


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Zip	Origo	Aurora

Rondo	Boston Twin	Mesa MegaBright

Lucia	Full Spectrum Daylight

Treatment time recommended: 30 minutes with high intensity or 2 hours with a lower intensity in the morning

Full Spectrum Daylight energy light bulbs and tubes: all day, all year long

Light therapy consists of exposure in front Light Therapy devices during 30 minutes to 2 hours, everyday if possible. The treatment is more efficient in the morning.

During the session, the length recommended between eyes and lamp is between 60 to 110 cm according the light therapy device in use. This length determinate the duration of each session: the closer you are the more efficient it is.

It is not compulsory to look directly into the light; you just need to have the light aimed towards your eyes.

You can carry on with your daily routine with the light therapy lamp on beside you, for example, it can be beside your computer terminal or on your desk, or near you while having breakfast, watching TV…

All our advices will never replace professional ones, if you feel any kind of depression please contact your General Practitioner (GP).

Lucia

Rondo

Elite 300

Full spectrum lamp with Ioniser