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Light Therapy - The Benefits of Healthy Light

Watch the video with Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal on SAD and Light Therapy

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Light Therapy, also known as Phototherapy, is a growing field of research and product development which uses light to treat the symptoms of many diverse, but common, medical problems. Light therapy uses different colors of light to treat different ailments. For example, full spectrum light, or " white " sunlight is used to treat the depression and sleep disorders that result from Seasonal Affective Disorder (aka winter blues or SAD). Full Spectrum sunrise simulation is being used to treat sleep disorders - and to provide people a sound night's sleep - by regulating the bodies circadian rhythms. Narrow spectrum, blue light therapy, is being used to treat insomnia . Light therapy for acne vulgaris (acne) makes use of the anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities of both blue and red light. Indeed, these are very exciting times for those interested in light therapy - the realization that people can treat their problems in an effective manner, free of drugs and with no side effects.

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Eliminate the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) with a full 10,000 LUX of Full Spectrum Light Therapy. The Verilux HappyLight Full Spectrum Light Therapy System now comes with a FREE BOOK - The bestselling "Winter Blues" by celebrated author Dr. Norman Rosenthal. "Winter Blues" is the perfect companion with your HappyLight, to help beat winter depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder.

If you suffer from a lack of energy, feel depressed and find your motivation waning, you may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) . Nearly 20% of the public suffers from this form of depression when deprived of precious sunshine. Now, the original Verilux HappyLight can be yours – delivering a full 10,000 LUX of indoor sunlight without any harmful UV rays. And it can be hung on a wall or set on a table or counter for your morning sunshine bath.


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Eliminate the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) with a full 5,000 LUX of Full Spectrum Light Therapy. The Verilux HappyLight Full Spectrum Light Therapy System now comes with a FREE BOOK - The bestselling "Winter Blues" by celebrated author Dr. Norman Rosenthal. "Winter Blues" is the perfect companion with your HappyLight, to help beat winter depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder.

If you suffer from a lack of energy, feel depressed and find your motivation waning, you may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) . Nearly 20% of the public suffers from this form of depression when deprived of precious sunshine. Now, the original Verilux HappyLite can be yours – delivering a full 5,000 LUX of indoor sunlight without any harmful UV rays. And it can be hung on a wall or set on a table or counter for your morning sunshine bath.


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The sleep system developed by NASA

The new Verilux TwiLight™ Blue Light Therapy Sleep System uses a "narrow" wavelength of the blue light spectrum (460nm) to naturally prepare your body and mind for a restful sleep. This technology is based on research by NASA into regulation of the natural circadian rhythms of astronauts during space flight. In addition, research by the National Space Biomedical Research Institute titled " Optimizing Light Spectrum for Long-Duration Space Flight " discusses the use of a specific wavelength of blue light to promote sleep. The blue light radiated at the 460nm wavelength is being studied for its effects on the natural production of melatonin by the body (in the pineal gland). A formal clinical trial is also now being conducted at the U.S. National Institute of Health (NIH) titled " Mechanism Underlying the Effects of Blue Light in Humans " to study the effects of blue light therapy on sleep patterns.