Seasonal Affective Disorder - SAD - is a medical condition describing changes in mood during darker periods of year. It is assumed that due to lack of sun exposure, some of us experience symptoms such as low energy levels, increased sensitivity and emotivity, feelings of sadness, craving for carbohydrates, and even feelings of guilt, depression and worthlessness.
Exposure to sunlight - or lack of it - effects the functioning of part of the brain called hypothalamus which is related to production of melatonin, serotonin and it effects circadian rhythm. Heightened levels of melatonin result in sleepiness, while lowered levels of serotonin negatively affect mood, appetite and sleep patterns. Combining the two conditions can result in apathy and depression. Changes in circadian rhythm - our internal body clock - can also alter our waking and sleeping period resulting in poor sleep and restlessness, further worsening the emotional isues.
Luckily, there is a very accessible treatment for the Seasonal Affective Disorder. Light. It is advised that those suffering from SAD try to catch as much sunlight during these periods as they possibly can. In addition to that, it is advised to use a specially designed therapy lamp. Such lamp should have an intensity of at least 10000 lux, a colour temperature of 4000 Kelvin, and Colour Reproduction Index of 80 or more all of which references the actual sunlight.
The lamp can be used throughout the productive part of the day, keeping the body and mind alert and awake. It’s best used in the morning after waking to kick star the serotonin production and adjust the circadian rhythm. It may be used as long as necessery, throughout the autumn and winter. It is advised not to use these or other bright white lights later in the evening to be allow natural fatigue to manifest and bring one to sleep.
After extensive research and design experimentation, we are thrilled to present you with the latest models of SAD Therapy Lamp. The lamps are composed of materials of highest quality and standards. The X Series Lamps utilise the Lumtrionix LED module made in Germany, Italian made quality cables, switches and plugs and a reliable MeanWell direct drive power source. The case is designed, laser cut and assembled by an artist Michal Mitro in Bratislava, Slovakia. Packaging is designed and produced by ral5050 studio in Budapest, Hungary. We only offer the best quality. Lamps are made on demand in three variations. Please consult our catalogue or contact us directly.