Explaining SAD and therapy lights
I got one of these in a thrift store. I am a psychiatrist. This is less intense than the standard 10,000 Lux that is generally recommended for 1/2 hour first thing in the morning. , This model may or may not work as it is only 4500 Lux. It is for seasonal affective disorder = SAD. People who are sensitive to the length of daylight can get run down in the winter if they are in Northern latitudes, end especially if family ancestors cames from a northern climate. I am half Swedish and slow down annually in Wisconsin or very northern California. When I lived in New Mexico, I had no problem as winter days are l longer there. THIS IS NOT for Vitamin D deficient people ... Vitamin D is created when full Sunlight with UV hits the skin. Vitamin D deficiency also creates a sluggish energy level. You can have both problems. Vitamin D can be measured with a blood test, or some people can just start modest dose of Vitamin D 2000 IU per day. You can take too much Vitamin D. There is a very good 10000 Lux Happy Light for $100 on Amazon that my patients like. It is quite portable. Verilux HappyLight Liberty 10,000 LUX Light Therapy Energy Lamp (on sale for $80)
Rating: 3 stars