How does the "SAD Light" work? In autumn and winter, the seasons with the least sunlight because of shorter days, the lack of sunlight, and a problem with certain brain chemicals stop the hypothalamus from working properly. The lack of light is thought to affect the production of the hormone melatonin (which makes you sleepy). "SAD Light" uses bright lights to simulate the sunlight during the darker autumn and winter, whilst eliminating the dangerous UV rays contained in sunlight. The additional light helps your brain to reduce the production of the hormone melatonin, adjust the levels of melatonin that can help the symptoms of SAD or winter depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is known as winter depression, winter blues. It may cause people: - Feel low, listless, and fatigued - Need for more sleep - Have trouble concentrating - Less active than normal - Lacking in energy Symptoms occur during the same season each year. Most people with SAD start to have symptoms in winter and feel better in summer. Contraindication: The following conditions may be a contraindication for use of this appliance: - suffer(ed) from severe depression - recent eye surgery or a diagnosed eye condition which your doctor advised you to avoid bright light - on specific medication (i.e. certain antidepressants, psychotropic drugs or malaria tablets); - have high blood pressure with vitreous hemorrhage have no benefit; - skin sensitive to light, such as systemic lupus erythematosus Always consult your doctor before your start using this appliance if you have any of the above conditions.
Always consult your doctor before your start using this appliance if you suffer from any conditions
