Lumie Arabica – light therapy for SAD
Posted by Admin on July 27th, 2010Lumie Arabica – light therapy for SAD
The symptoms of SAD are similar to those of ‘winter blues’ (e.g. tiredness, lack of energy, overeating, low moods and social withdrawal) but SAD is much more severe, often seriously affecting people’s performance at work, their home life and relationships. The cause of SAD is unclear but small, dark days are the trigger. They prolong the production of melatonin, normally only released at night to help us sleep. Another factor is thought to be low serotonin levels (a feature of depression) which
- 10,000lux at 20cm
- Typically 90 minutes at 50cm to treat SAD
- 2 x 24W bulbs
- 38 x 13 x 17 cm
- Certified under the Medical Devices Directive
Lumie Arabica – light therapy for SAD
