Health professionals are recommending light therapy as the #1 line of treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

More than 50 million North Americans experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)* or Winter Blues and are seeking drug-free relief from their fatigue, lack of energy, reduced social interest, and weight gain from carbohydrate cravings.

Bright Light Therapy Benefits:

Clinically tested and proven andrecommended by experts to treat the following conditions:

• SAD and the Winter Blues
• PMS and Antepartum Blues
• Jet Lag / Shift Work Adjustment
• Circadian Sleep Disorders
• Nonseasonal Depression

Peak consumer usage occurs between the months of October and March where there is decreased exposure to natural daylight. Consumers are increasingly seeking alternatives to drug therapy to address the on-set of seasonal affective disorders.

Day-Lights are 10,000 lux, bright light therapy lamps that have been clinically proven to help these people.

The Day-Light brand sales grew 80% last year because they are well designed, yet affordable – the best value per dollar spent.

The leading new Day-Light product that comes with new height adjustable legs for optimal light therapy use. The Day-Light brand is used within Presbyterian hospital as a clinically proven CET recommended (Centre for Environmental Therapeutics) light therapy solution that now comes with colour enhancements and silver accented buttons.

For optimal light therapy treatment, use the following guidelines when purchasing a light box:

• Choose a light box that has been clinically tested to be safe and effective. 
• Choose a light box that has a large screen size. Smaller light boxes make it difficult to keep your eyes within the therapeutic range of light.
• Choose white light over colored light. Blue light has been proven to cause eye damage and has no known benefit over white light.
• Choose a light box that will project light downward. A light box that sits below you will project light up into your eyes making light therapy sessions uncomfortable.
• Choose a light box that has a proper diffusion screen. The screen should work to even out the distribution of light and block harmful UV rays.

Why Promote the Day-Light Product

• Day-Light now comes with unique modern colour enhancements along
  with silver coded buttons and height adjustable legs that provides an
  aesthetically pleasing appearance while delivering optimal light therapy
• Day-Light is the only product on the market that meets all the key
  performance factors set out by the CET (Centre for Environmental
  Therapeutics) for effective light therapy offering the best value for price
  and performance Disorders.(see comparison chart)
• Day-Light is used exclusively in a new light therapy clinical program at
  New York Presbyterian Hospital and is one of the most efficacious
  product on the market
• Day-Light is clinically proven to help other symptoms associated with
  depression like PMS, Ante partum Blues, Jet Lag, Shift Work Adjustment,
  and Circadian Sleep; expanding the light therapy season

The New Day-Light Features & Specifications Sheet
Day-Light Features:

The Day-Light was designed to include features which provide optimal light therapy treatment and for the user.

• Height Adjustable Legs - The height adjustable legs allow the light to be positioned at the appropriate height and angle for the user. This is the optimal light positioning as recommended by light therapy experts.
• Glare-Free - The white diffusing lens eliminates glare and evenly distributes the light. Three 36-watt light tubes emit a warm light and minimize potentially harmful blue rays.
• UV Filtered & Safe - Hi-impact polycarbonate lens filters 99.3% of harmful UV rays.
• Flicker-Free - Manufactured with high efficiency, electronic ballasts, the Day-Light eliminates the annoying flicker experienced with ordinary fluorescent fixtures.
• Two Light Settings - The three-light setting provides 10,000 lux at 12". The two-light setting option is convenient for ambient lighting.
• Built-in Stand - There is a built-in stand located in the back of the unit which can be pulled out to set the Day-Light up for the ambient lighting option.
• Built-in Handle - There is a built-in handle located in the back of the unit for easy transport.

More info:

• Emits white light
• Smooth light diffusion
• Comfortable color
• High efficiency ballast to ensure the light is flicker-free
• Light is projected downwards when used with adjustable legs (it is
  recommended by the experts that to receive light therapy treatment
  properly the light must sit above the user and project downward to bask
  the user's head in shoulders in light)
• The user's eyes must be focused (without directly looking into the light) at
  the center of the Day-Light
• To receive light therapy treatment the light must be tilted at a 15 degree
  angle

Specifications:

Day-Light Model No. DL 930 Description Day-Light Description Details UL & C-UL Listed   Enclosure Size 13.25" x 16" x 3" (33.7 cm x 40.6 cm x 7.6 cm) Height on Legs Max: 28" (71.1 cm), Mid: 26.5" (67cm), Min: 25" (63.5cm) Weight of Light 6.5 lbs (3.0 kg) Electronic Ballasts Instant on, no flicker Lens Material High-impact polycarbonate UV Diffusing Filter 99.3% UV filter Two-Way Switch a) 3 light setting b) 2 light setting 10,000 lux at 12" 7,000 lux at 12" Light Tubes: Compact fluorescent 3 x 36 watt compact fluorescent 4,000 Kelvin color temperature   Warranty: Five-year limited warranty

How to Use:

When used correctly, the Day-Light is an effective way to help alleviate symptoms experienced with depressive and sleep related disorders during the fall and winter months or all year round.

Light therapy has been proven to safely treat: Seasonal Affective Disorder, the Winter Blues, PMS, Antepartum Blues, Circadian Sleep Disorders, Jet Lag, Shift Work Adjustment and Nonseasonal Depression.

For optimal light therapy treatment, the Day-Light must be used with the height adjustable legs. There are 3 height adjustment options and the correct height will allow your eyes to be positioned toward the center of the light screen. Select the three-light setting which delivers 10,000 lux of illumination - the amount recommended by experts (the two light setting delivers 7,000 lux). Begin with 30 minutes at 10,000 lux shortly after awakening. People respond differently to light and treatment time may need to be adjusted. To find your optimal time to begin light therapy sessions, speak with your physician or go to the self assessment section of this website and complete the morningness-eveningness questionnaire.

	Correct Position Sit 12" from the light. At this distance you can read, or eat breakfast comfortably during your light therapy sessions.
	Incorrect: Too Far Away Sitting too far away (over 12") from the day-light will require longer sessions.
	Incorrect: Too Close It is not necessary, or recommended to sit this close to the light. You should not stare directly into the light.
	Incorrect: Head Down Light cannot reach the eyes with your head down this far.

Overview / Features

• Model: DL930. Manufacturer: Uplift Technologies.
• Helps to ease seasonal mood swings and winter depression
• Help regulate sleep patters due to jet lag or shift work
• Improve energy levels and decrease seasonal fatigue, as well as reduce food cravings
• UV filtered and safe and and has two light settings
• It is glare and flicker free

Product description

Three-compact fluorescent light tubes (4,000 Kelvin) deliver 10,000 lux at 12 inches for light therapy usage. The compact Day-Light casing can be used alone with the built-in, tilt-back stand, which also fits conveniently into standard carry-on luggage. 20-30 minutes each morning is all it takes to significantly improve energy levels and regulate sleep patterns. Two-way switch allows alternative 2-bulb, 7,000 lux setting.

Light Up Your Life
22 of 22 find this helpful,  Oct 13, 2009
Depression is a recurring, disabling disorder that affects many people. In fact, some have estimated that up to 48% of the population will be affected by a mood disorder at least once in a lifetime. Most know that medication has become a major form of treatment for this problem, but few know that the response rate has been considered to be only slightly better than that of a placebo treatment. Furthermore, according the studies, psychotherapy's effectiveness appears to be largely similar to that of antidepressant medications.

Then there's light therapy. Bright light for the treatment seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, has been shown to be effective. In fact, light therapy has become one of the treatments of choice for SAD. Although how it exactly works is not completely understood, light is known to be a potent phase-shifting agent of circadian rhythms and acts on melatonin metabolism and secretion.

How much is enough? Well, the minimal intensity of artificial light that appears necessary for an antidepressant effect in SAD is 2500 lux for two hours, or alternatively, a brighter light exposure of 10,000 lux for 30 minutes (Tam 1995). Is it safe? Yes, bright light does appears to be safe, and side effects are mild, if the light does not contain substantial energy in the ultraviolet spectrum. Also important to know is that in SAD patients, light has been shown to be most effective when given in the morning (Terman 2001).

As you can tell, there is a lot of research to back up the use of light therapy if you suffer from seasonal affective disorder. And even if you don't, emerging research is showing that the benefit of light treatment is modest for people with NON-SEASONAL depression too!

Having said all that, the Uplift Technologies DL930 Day-Light 10,000 Lux SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Lamp is one of my top recommendations. It can certainly crank out the recommended 10,000 lux, or less, due to its two-way switch. Another good thing about this product is it's portability: you can easily take it with you on trips if need be.

So when all is said and done, being relatively inexpensive and shown to be effective, you really don't have much to lose when trying this product. And if its not your thing, consider other options such as exercise. At least one study (Pinchasov 2000) has compared light therapy to exercise and found both to be EQUALLY effective for SAD. Readers might want to check out books such as Exercise Beats Depression for more on that. Good luck!