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INTRODUCTION
Why Use a SAD Light
When the hours of daylight are noticeably decreased in autumn and people
increasingly stay inside, the effects of a lack of light may cumulate. This is often
described as winter depression. The symptoms can present themselves in a number
of ways:
Imbalance: Need for more sleep
Subdued mood: Loss of appetite
Lack of energy and listlessness: Difficulty concentrating
Generally feeling under the weather
The cause of these symptoms is the fact that light, particularly sunlight, is essential for
life and has a direct effect upon the human body. Sunlight indirectly controls the
production of melatonin which is released into the blood only in darkness. This
hormone tells the body when it is time to sleep. In the months when there is less
sunlight, therefore, production of melatonin increases. This makes it harder to get up
in the morning, since the body's functions are shut down. If you use the SAD Light
immediately after waking up in the morning - thus as early as possible-you can end
the production of melatonin so that your mood can take a positive turn. In addition,
light deficiency also hinders production of the happiness hormone serotonin, which
decisively affects our well-being. So application of light involves quantitative changes
in hormones and neurotransmitters in the brain, which can affect our level of activity,
our feelings and our well-being. Light can help reverse this hormone imbalance. To
compensate for such a hormonal imbalance, the SAD Light create a suitable
replacement for natural sunlight.
In the medical field, SAD Light are used to compensate for the effects of a lack of
light. SAD Light simulate daylight over 10,000 lux. The light can influence the human
body and be used as treatment or as a preventative measure. Normal electric light is
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not sufficient to influence the hormonal balance. Because in a well-lit office the
illumination level amounts to just 500 Lux.
Enjoying the Light
Sit as closed as possible to the lamp, between 10cm and 20 cm. You can go about
your normal activities while using it. You can read, write, make telephone calls, etc.
1. Every so often, briefly look directly into the light, since the effect results from the
eyes/retina receiving the light.
2. Use the SAD Light as often as you want. However, the treatment is at
its most effective if you can carry out the SAD Light according to the
prescribed time period of at least 7 successive days.
3. The most effective time of day for the treatment is between 6am and 8pm，
please follow the instructions by the qualified medical staffs for the specific
time period.
4. Do not look directly into the light the whole time you are using it, however, since
that could lead to overstimulation of the retina.
5. Start with shorter periods of illumination, which you increase over the course of
a week.
Possible side effects and solution:
The adverse effects of light therapy include headache, eyestrain, nausea,
hypomania and irritability. Usually, adverse effects are mild and subside
spontaneously or with dose reduction. If one or more of these adverse effects
occur during normal use, please discontinue use of the appliance for a few days
or dose the brightness to a lower setting level.
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