Light Therapy: Beyond SAD

Did you know that light therapy goes beyond Seasonal Affective Disorder. It has also been proven effective for other disorders, including:

  • Non-seasonal depression
  • Chronic depression
  • Antepartum depression
  • Premenstural Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • ADHD
  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Shift work and jet lag disorder

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Click the image for catalog of light therapy products, including:

Light Boxes and Dawn Simulators:

  • Table top
  • Portable
  • Desk lamps
  • Floor lamps

WebMD Video

Until she was treated for seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, Leneva Spires had a hard time of it during the darker months.

Click to hear her story on WebMD.

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University of Pittsburgh Light Therapy Survey  E-mail

Light Therapy Survey

The purpose of this research study is to determine whether or not certain individuals use bright light therapy, if they find it helpful, and what might make it more helpful or easier to use. We are surveying anyone who has ever even thought about using light therapy, whether it’s for depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the winter blues, a sleep disorder, or some other reason. We will ask you to complete a brief questionnaire on-line (approximately 15 minutes).

Click the Survey Monkey icon to learn more and to take the light therapy online survey.



 
Researchers Develop Light-Treatment Device to Improve Sleep Quality in the Elderly  E-mail

Sleep disturbances increase as we age. Some studies report more than half of seniors 65 years of age or older suffer from chronic sleep disturbances. Researchers have long believed that the sleep disturbances common among the elderly often result from a disruption of the body’s circadian rhythms — biological cycles that repeat approximately every 24 hours. --Click to read the full article and learn more about Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center
 
Choosing A Light Therapy Box for SAD  E-mail


From Mayo Clinic Reprits (October 4, 2008)

Light therapy boxes can offer an effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder. Features such as light intensity, safety, cost and style are important considerations when you buy a light box.
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