S.A.D. Light Therapy ProductsSeasonal Affective Disorder or S.A.D. is very easily treated with the use of a light box. S.A.D. is caused by lack of bright light during the darker months of the year causing symptoms of depression and fatigue and lack of interest in normal activities. These symptoms are similar to the hibernation cycle in many animals. The seasonal clock is in part affected by the hormone melatonin. During periods of sunlight the production of melatonin is reduced. By providing summer light exposure in winter, the effects of S.A.D. can be greatly reduced. The treatment is to bring bright light to the sufferer using a light box or similar device. Benefits are usually felt within 4 - 10 days. The treatment time will vary from one person to another; those worse affected will need longer treatment than those with mild S.A.D. Benefits have also been found for ME sufferers, with 50 - 60% of sufferers reporting improvement in symptoms when building treatment up gradually. Light box rentalWe now offer light boxes on a rental basis. Please see below under Light Box Rental. VAT exemptionThe light boxes are available VAT exempt for sufferers of S.A.D. To download the VAT form please click here. This must be signed by the customer and returned to us for our records or VAT will have to be charged. | |
