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Full Spectrum Light
Therapy Boxes
Light Therapy Boxes
that use full spectrum lighting
have been used successfully for more than 40 years to treat the symptoms of
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It has been determined by medical
professionals that the pineal gland (located in the back of the brain) requires
a certain intensity of light to send signals to the brain to tell the pineal
gland to stop producing the hormone, serotonin. Too much serotonin has
been found to be one of the symptoms discovered in patients that suffer from the
affects of SAD.
Scientists have
known for many years that the human body requires a certain amount of exposure
to natural daylight for it (the body) to perform efficiently. Being
deprived of natural daylight for an extended period of time causes some individuals
to begin to experience some of the symptoms associated with SAD. This
malady (SAD) has been designated by the American Psychiatric Association to be a
mental disorder that affects millions of people when the days are shorter (in
winter) or when they are under-exposed to natural daylight.
One of the most
informative resources available to people who suffer from SAD (or think they do)
is the book, "Winter Blues", authored by Dr.
Norman E. Rosenthal, MD who was one of the early pioneers in Photo Therapy
Research. Dr. Rosenthal has studied the effects of full spectrum lights for
more than 40 years and is considered one of the world's foremost authorities on
the benefits of full spectrum lights. He has determined after years of research
that full spectrum lights make a huge difference in one's environment.
10,000 Lux is the
amount of full spectrum light that has proven to be successful in the treatment of SAD.
(as measured by Extech LuxMeter Model #407026) A high quality light box must be
equipped with full spectrum light as its light source. These
full spectrum lights normally
range in kelvin (K) temperature from 5000K up to 6500K. Most medical
people who recommend the use of a full spectrum light box tend to suggest that a patient sit
for at least 30 minutes a day in front of the light box (approximately 30" from
the box). Early morning (just after arising from bed) seems to be the best
time for this type of photo therapy. You should consult with your
physician before investing in a full spectrum light box.
The
Sun Box®
Company located in Maryland,
USA, manufacturers several different models of Full Spectrum Light Boxes and other photo
therapy products that simulate natural daylight. Woman's Day Magazine, 60 Minutes and other organizations
have endorsed full spectrum light boxes manufactured by The Sun Box Company. M&M Lighting Co.
has been distributing their full spectrum light boxes for more than 10 years.
If you want to dramatically reduce your SAD symptoms, use our full spectrum
lights and full spectrum light boxes.
All SunBox®
Light Boxes share the following exclusive features:
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Full spectrum Non-UV
fluorescent tubes
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(7) Year warranty with (2)
year warranty on bulbs
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Durable, lightweight
aluminum construction
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Low heat
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- Entire assembled unit is
approved for consumer electrical safety by Underwriter's Laboratory for
both USA and Canada.
- Advanced energy-efficient
electronics that eliminate bulb flicker.
- Spectrally transparent prismatic
diffusers that do not alter the quality of light and will not yellow.
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