There are so many different causes for depression. It could be anything from insurmountable childhood trauma to to a lack of good old fashioned sunshine. That’s right. While a lack of sun may not seem like enough to completely transform a mood and mindset, yet it is. Statistics suggest that…
There are so many things that help us all get through the day. Quite often we forget about the most important ones. Specifically, the human body relies on various environmental factors to function properly and sunshine is possibly the most important one of those factors. Along with stimulating the body…
Lack of energy, anxiety, moodiness, and even suicidal thoughts: these are all symptoms of seasonal affective disorder or SAD. This type of depression is related to the reduced level of sunlight in fall and winter- hence the common name ‘winter blues’. Until recently, there was nothing to do but to…
Photobiologist Dr. John Ott introduced the term full-spectrum light during the 1960s, as a means to describe man-made light sources that emitted visible to ultraviolet light on the light spectrum. Today, there are many different bulbs and tabletop lamps advertised as producing full-spectrum light. Some devices are touted as additionally…
The Verilux HappyLight Touch 10,000 Lux LED Bright White Light Therapy Tablet is a great looking SAD light therapy device with a UV-free full spectrum light at the recommended intensity of 10,00 lux. It should be noted straight away that this is an updated model on a previous light. This…
Some people find a loud buzzing alarm to be too difficult to wake up with. If you want an alternative alarm that will help you slowly adjust to being awake, you should try a wake-up light or dawn/sunrise simulator. You get a more pleasant beginning to your day with a…
If you are looking for a portable SAD lamp with a sleek and functional design, make sure to check out the Circadian Optics Lumos Light Therapy Lamp 2.0. With its award winning Italian design, this compact light features a streamlined design with 5500k led lights that give you a full…
Using s SAD lamp can be a very effective way of treating depression and symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Studies have shown that there are many benefits to light therapy and that it can be a more effective treatment than taking medication with fewer side effects. With so many different…
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a psychological and physical affliction that affects millions of people each year in northern latitudes. Also known as “seasonal depression,” it is a negative change in mood caused by a disruption of the natural circadian rhythms in the body due to changes in the…
Seasonal Affective Disorder is described as being a type of depression that emerges in certain people beginning in fall and extends through the winter months. For some, light therapy boxes provide symptomatic relief. Affected patients might also use a box in combination with prescription medication and professional counseling. While all…
