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Posted by SLS on January 28, 2005, at 6:45:37
A friend of mine expressed interest in buying a light-box. I don't know what brands and models to recommend. Can anyone help me out on this?
Thanks in advance.
- Scott
Posted by Wildflower on January 28, 2005, at 9:55:52
In reply to What brand of Light-Box do you recommend?, posted by SLS on January 28, 2005, at 6:45:37
I've been researching these the past few days. I'm debating between the one that gardnergirl refers to in her above post or the Inspiration Dawn Simulator at this link http://www.lighttherapyproducts.com/products_dawn.html
I have a feeling if I have to consciusly turn on a light, I won't use it. The dawn simulator is small, looks modern, comes on by itself and has a backup alarm. It also has the 5,000 lux that my pdoc recommended.
Posted by gardenergirl on January 29, 2005, at 21:02:54
In reply to Re: What brand of Light-Box do you recommend? » SLS, posted by Wildflower on January 28, 2005, at 9:55:52
Wildflower,
It may have been in another thread, but you asked if the GoLite from Apollo had an audible alarm. It does not. It also does not come on automatically. So it sounds like in your case, a dawn simulator that reaches the appropriate intensity would be a good idea.Good luck!
gg
Posted by Shortelise on January 31, 2005, at 19:19:16
In reply to What brand of Light-Box do you recommend?, posted by SLS on January 28, 2005, at 6:45:37
There is so muhc info on this -
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/1400/1484.asp?index=6412
http://www.ncpamd.com/seasonal.htmhttp://www.biopsychiatry.com/dvit.htm
Maybe these sites will help.My doc said it has to be 10,000 lux to work in 30 minutes a day. The fewer LUX, the longer they need to be used.
Your friend might try to find out if there is a SAD association somehwere near here - they'll know who in your area carries them and might even know where she might rent one to see if it does help.
ShortE
Posted by Shortelise on January 31, 2005, at 19:20:39
In reply to Re: What brand of Light-Box do you recommend? » Wildflower, posted by gardenergirl on January 29, 2005, at 21:02:54
The one I use says it can be used with a timer. It doesn't come on slowly, but it dose come on by itself!
Posted by Wildflower on February 1, 2005, at 8:56:15
In reply to Re: What brand of Light-Box do you recommend? » SLS, posted by Wildflower on January 28, 2005, at 9:55:52
I just bought the Inspiration Dawn Simulator at this link http://www.lighttherapyproducts.com/products_dawn.html
I'll let you know how well it works for me.
Posted by SLS on February 1, 2005, at 14:28:24
In reply to Re: What brand of Light-Box do you recommend?SLS, posted by Wildflower on February 1, 2005, at 8:56:15
Posted by gardenergirl on February 1, 2005, at 21:43:00
In reply to Re: What brand of Light-Box? - Thanks folks. (nm), posted by SLS on February 1, 2005, at 14:28:24
wowsa, just tried this yesterday. I had to turn the intensity down, even at the recommended 20 inches. It was giving me a headache.
gg
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