Lightphoria 10,000 lux SAD Light Therapy Pad (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Sunlight Simulator. 2011 model (v2.1)
January 17, 2012 by jenit
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Lightphoria 10,000 lux SAD Light Therapy Pad (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Sunlight Simulator. 2011 model (v2.1)
- Portable SAD Light alleviates Seasonal Affective Disorder symptoms (winter blues), jetlag, and shift work fatigue.
- Emits a wide spectrum light wavelength creating a natural soothing glow – just like real sunlight!
- Selectable intensity levels – LOW (5,000lux), MEDIUM (8,000lux), HIGH (10,000lux) and programable 15, 30, 45 minute timer.
- Clinically proven to improve mood and energy levels and balance the body’s circadian rhythm.
- Sleek new lightweight 2011 design. 1 year warranty provided by Sphere Gadget Technologies USA.
Bright light has been used for over a decade to alleviate symptoms associated with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), jetlag, shift work fatigue, insomnia, seasonal change and more. Light therapy offers a convenient and effective way of making up for the lack of light, without
the need of medication. Lightphoria Light Therapy Lamp uses very bright lights up to 10,000 lux to simulate natural sunlight whilst eliminating the dangerous UV rays.
Place it 12-24 inches away from you while you read, wa
List Price: $ 130.00
Price: $ 64.99
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Hard to believe but it makes a difference,
I’m 35 now and I’ve been using this light box faithful for about 3 weeks now. I’ve heard people say this was a spoof but my therapist say it’ll take up to several weeks before the effects kick in. I religiously continued to use it and I can say that this really works. It doesn’t bring major changes to your emotions or mood, but you can feel more awake during the day. It’s as if you were long term in a picnic under the sunshine. I will be using this every winter now when my energy levels and mood deteriorate worst. I’m in the courier industry and you really gotta be awake when at work or you get into a mess with deliveries. I’ve recommended this to my night shift buddies. This lightphoria is pretty good for its price but there are higher end models with more features. But as recommended by my therapist, make sure you get a 10,000 lux sad light or you’ll see no effect.
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|Great for body clock resets,
I got this after reading the reviews and all I can say it really does work!
I use it twice a day, once in the morning and once after lunch and it really helps tell my body to wake up. It sets my circadian rhythm back to normal despite being an air hostess. After every long haul flight, I still wake up at 8am in the morning latest, thanks to light therapy. Before, I don’t feel tired even when it’s past midnight but now it isn’t a problem when my body naturally wakes up so early.
I’m not sure about seasonal affective disorder but it’s worth getting if you work in day/night shifts.
Pros:
- it works well for resetting my body clock
- the light is very bright
- doesn’t have weird smells which is a common problem mentioned on some reviews for other products
- it’s small enough to carry for my trips
- the adapter works on voltages for all countries
Cons:
- the timer only allows 15, 30 and 45 minutes intervals
Get one if you have problems with controlling your body clock.
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|the artificial ‘wake up call’ for your body,
Saw this on an ad from a magazine and this is the best therapy lamp in its price range. Most of the other therapy lamps are very expensive and are out of my budget. Firstly, I do not suffer from SAD nor do I have sleeping problems. I just want to feel more energetic during the short daylight winter days. This is what everyone needs when living in the northern latitudes of the US. I’ve used the lightphoria for 3 weeks now and it has brought positive impact on my mood. 3 week isn’t long enough to speak for its reliability but I can tell you how the device functions.
The lightphoria is a solidly constructed piece and attractive to be placed anywhere at home. It doesn’t have any fancy digital displays or flashy buttons. All it has are 7 basic functions which pretty much explains why it is half the price of the expensive models. I would much prefer to cut out the fancy i-phone-like buttons on home appliance like this to keep the price affordable. Operating is very self explanatory with timer settings and intensity settings for you to choose. It comes with a back stand which is pretty standard for most therapy lamps. It comes with a travel pouch too which may come in handy for those who travel through time zone and need some extra light to acclimatize to your destination.
I’m a newbie so I use it only 30 minutes a day during my slow mornings. When in use, the light isn’t bothersome on the side of my peripheral vision even when on HI setting – though the first couple of days was not as comfortable as I thought. Your eyes get used to it and immediately it takes effect on your body. It works pretty much like the way the sunlight sheds your room in the morning and forces you to wake up. The body registers this as a ‘wake up call’ and naturally your hormones do the work.
The only negative I can criticize about the lightphoria the stand tilts the panel only in one specific angle. It does not have an adjustable stand so you can place it higher or lower whilst maintaining the light angle directly to your face. The stand is designed only to be placed on a regular desk level.
Still, a great product at a great price.
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