Health professionals are recognizing bright light therapy as an option for a number of health issues. Light is essential to maintaining normal, healthy physiology. Exposure to the sunrise is a key factor in synchronizing our internal body cycles or circadian rhythms to the external world (so we sleep when it is dark and are alert during the day).
Modern industrial society, combined with human migration to northern latitudes, has tampered with this cycle and the resulting loss of natural light exposure – in dark apartments, in the workplace, on shift work, etc. For many, this leads to ongoing light deprivation, making us vulnerable to mood disorders, sleep problems, fatigue, poor ability to concentrate, and more.
The Day-Light was designed to include features which provide optimal light therapy treatment and for the user.Height Adjustable Legs.The height adjustable legs allow the light to be positioned at the appropriate height and angle for the user. This is the optimal light positioning as recommended by light therapy experts. The white diffusing lens eliminates glare and evenly distributes the light. Three 36-watt light tubes emit a warm light and minimize potentially harmful blue rays. Hi-impact polycarbonate lens filters 99.3% of harmful UV rays.
Helps to ease seasonal mood swings and winter depression, and help improve sleeping patterns. Features three fluorescent light tubes that combine to emit 10,000 lux of light. Makes an exceptional task or reading lamp, and provides ambient lighting. UV filtered and safe, glare free, flicker free and has two light settings. Can ease symptoms of SAD within one to two weeks of regular use.
