LOGAN Medlight II 2401 SAD Light Therapy Light Box

The Medlight II light therapy box distributes 10,000 lux (at 6") of full spectrum light to help counteract the effects of winter despair, social withdrawal, weight loss, discontented depression, and excessive needs for sleep. Medlight therapy units have proven to be effective in not only elevating mood, but also in increasing energy and restoring structure to one's internal body clock. Features:

NEW Unit in "Sealed" Box
Lightweight 7 lbs
Lamp Life 20,000 Hours
Size 10 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 3 1/4"
90 Day Full Manufactures Warranty
Made in the USA

Information about SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is a seasonal depression disorder that is experienced by otherwise healthy and happy people. Characteristically, fall and winter often bring "down or sad" feelings that are typically unrelated to day to day experiences. It is estimated that nearly 20-30% of people living in northern latitudes or northern sections of the US experience at least some sort of SAD related symptoms. The use of a light box delivers calculated amounts of a bright, color-balanced light that would be equivalent to the light outdoors at noon on a cloudless day. Light boxes have also been shown to help standardize the body clock. Photobiologists maintain that light is registered by the eyes through the retina, which is then transferred by impulses to the hypothalamus in the brain to normalize the body clock function. The light provided from a light therapy box will help to synchronize the body�s sleep/wake patterns with an individual�s work and life style needs. Light therapy necessitates the use of a very bright light. The Medlight produces 10,000-lux, which is roughly 20 times brighter than normal room lighting. It is known that light intensity drops off sharply with distance, so it is best to sit close to the light for best results - about 23 inches away is best. An individual should sit with his or her eyes open and expose other skin areas as well. Otherwise, the light will have little or no positive effect. The light box sits at eye level at an angle to supply the most comfortable and efficient exposure without causing an unnecessary glare. Reading at a desk, or just sitting facing the light about two feet away is all that is needed.