SAD Lights

Posted by BHS @bhs, Nov 14, 2012

I am considering buying a SAD Light. Has anyone ever used them? Which products are best and how would you rate the one you bought?

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BHS | @bhs | Nov 24, 2012

In reply to @kramer "I have one I have to use it everyday or I get so depressed I love..." + (show)

Thanks! I am anxiously awaiting mine! Will post when I get it and use it about a week. I have read lots of great positive things.

HansS3 | @hanss3 | Nov 26, 2012

In reply to @annheaney "I use a light box. This helps Seasonal Affective Disorder a lot during seasons when there..." + (show)

A light box bulb apparently should have 10000 lux of full spectrum light. An ordinary bulb is not sufficient. Any SAD light product should come with the appropriate bulb! Also. I was advised to take Vitamin D supplement in the low sun months. I take 4000I.U from late September to January.

Hers a review of SAD bulbs and what is needed:
http://www.essortment.com/light-bulb-reviews-full-spectrum-light-bulb-effectiveness-12688.html

I am not associated with Amazon but here are a range of products to give you an idea: (if this is considered bad form, I apologize -there are many other sellers)
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-
keywords=SAD+lights

Cheers

cavadesoi | @cavadesoi | Sep 8, 2023

If you're in the northern hemisphere, it's time to pull out your SAD lights. It does wonders.

cavadesoi | @cavadesoi | Sep 8, 2023

Mine is a second hand Philips (they made the first SAD Lights) travel size bought on eBay. Perfect and inexpensive.

cavadesoi | @cavadesoi | Sep 8, 2023

In reply to @hanss3 "Hi A light box bulb apparently should have 10000 lux of full spectrum light. An ordinary..." + (show)

Get the Philips travel size on eBay. No bulbs. Low investment. No space needed for storing it. And yes, it works perfectly. 10-15 minutes in the morning while I have my coffee.

cavadesoi | @cavadesoi | Sep 8, 2023

In reply to @hanss3 "Hi A light box bulb apparently should have 10000 lux of full spectrum light. An ordinary..." + (show)

The Dutch company Philips brand is the oldest manufacturer of SAD lamps and the best. Test with Philip's travel size SAD lamp.

johneckenrode11 | @johneckenrode11 | Sep 9, 2023

You might also want to check out "red light therapy" "red" meaning infrared light. Not dangerous like tanning beds - and helpful for overall wellbeing, in addition to being a mood support. There's an excellent book on the subject, "Red Light Therapy" by Ari Whitten - very helpful if you want to learn more.