SAD Treatment
Historically, treatment for depression and thus Seasonal Affective Disorder 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. Our fully proven lightboxes have been specifically designed for bright light treatment and they are a recognised method of alleviating S.A.D.
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.
Beginning light thereapy treatment is quite literally as easy as flicking a switch. 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.
Blue Light or White Light products?
Recent advances in technology have meant that you will find both Blue Light and White Light (Full Spectrum) products available. Blue Light therapy products are basically more refind versions of the older conventional, bulb based White Light products. For more information on Blue Light and White Light therapy click here: Blue Light or White Light?.
Need a Catalogue? Please download the 2007-2008 SAD Lighting catalogue by clicking the link 2007-2008 SAD Catalogue.
