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Title: SAD Therapy Lamp Recommendation Needed
Post by: bpape on 18 Nov 2010, 04:55 pm

I need to invest in a good light therapy lamp for my wife.  There is a lot of conflicting information out there with regard to the spectrum needed, how much brightness, wild variances in pricing for things that look similar,etc.  Any recommendations/personal experiences would be greatly appreciated.  Would prefer something that can be used full time while working at a PC rather than something that one needs to just sit in front of specifically and not doing other things (very Type A personality...)

Thanks in advance.

Bryan

Title: Re: SAD Therapy Lamp Recommendation Needed
Post by: mikef on 18 Nov 2010, 05:24 pm

I am using a lamp called "Daylight" from Uplift Technologies that I bought from e-bay for around $100. It's 10,000 Lux, comes with a floor/table stand, 2 levels of brightness, and is small enough to place on my desk. 20 minutes in the morning while I checked my e-mail made a positive impact in my mood last winter.

Another thing to check out is Vitamin D supplementation, which I find helps SAD as well (for me).

Mike Fox

Title: Re: SAD Therapy Lamp Recommendation Needed
Post by: bpape on 18 Nov 2010, 07:21 pm

Thanks.  I'll check that one out.

Bryan

Title: Re: SAD Therapy Lamp Recommendation Needed
Post by: Mike B. on 18 Nov 2010, 07:59 pm

I have a Sun Touch Plus on my home office desk. I turn it on in the morning when I am doing my morning e-mail and surfing. It has a built in timer and air purifier.

Title: Re: SAD Therapy Lamp Recommendation Needed
Post by: Tyson on 18 Nov 2010, 08:00 pm

Also, 5000 iu of Vitamin D3 per day will have a very positive effect on SAD.

Title: Re: SAD Therapy Lamp Recommendation Needed
Post by: rpf on 18 Nov 2010, 08:47 pm

Quote from: mikef on 18 Nov 2010, 05:24 pm

I am using a lamp called "Daylight" from Uplift Technologies that I bought from e-bay for around $100. It's 10,000 Lux, comes with a floor/table stand, 2 levels of brightness, and is small enough to place on my desk. 20 minutes in the morning while I checked my e-mail made a positive impact in my mood last winter.

Another thing to check out is Vitamin D supplementation, which I find helps SAD as well (for me).

Mike Fox

Second both recommendations.

Title: Re: SAD Therapy Lamp Recommendation Needed
Post by: bpape on 18 Nov 2010, 08:49 pm

Thanks for the recommendations.  The Daylight (uplift) looks like a winner.  Will try the Vitamin D also.

Need to check out the negative Ion thing a little more. 

Bryan

Title: Re: SAD Therapy Lamp Recommendation Needed
Post by: django11 on 18 Nov 2010, 08:57 pm

I use the Saddelite (http://www.amazon.com/SADelite-Light-Therapy-Desk-Lamp/dp/B000NVW0YK/ref=pd_sbs_hpc_1) which delivers 10,000 lux.  It is more expensive but could probably withstand a nuclear blast and uses two tubes instead of three.  Tubes are fairly pricey.

Title: Re: SAD Therapy Lamp Recommendation Needed
Post by: bpape on 19 Nov 2010, 12:24 pm

Will check that one out too.  Thanks

Bryan

Title: Re: SAD Therapy Lamp Recommendation Needed
Post by: django11 on 21 Nov 2010, 01:20 pm

I also have a "sunrise simulator".  Basically an alarm clock that gradually lights up in the morning, simulating sunrise.  Looks dumb, sounds dumb but I really like it and find it helps a lot getting up at 6 am in the winter.  My wife really dislikes it though  so I haven't power it up yet.  I will soon though...  I have this one (http://www.amazon.com/BioBrite-Sunrise-Clock-Advanced-Charcoal/dp/B00196LFIU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1290345370&sr=8-4=)

Title: Re: SAD Therapy Lamp Recommendation Needed
Post by: Mike B. on 21 Nov 2010, 04:57 pm

Quote from: django11 on 21 Nov 2010, 01:20 pm

I also have a "sunrise simulator".  Basically an alarm clock that gradually lights up in the morning, simulating sunrise.  Looks dumb, sounds dumb but I really like it and find it helps a lot getting up at 6 am in the winter.  My wife really dislikes it though  so I haven't power it up yet.  I will soon though...  I have this one (http://www.amazon.com/BioBrite-Sunrise-Clock-Advanced-Charcoal/dp/B00196LFIU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1290345370&sr=8-4=)

This is what my primary care doctor uses. If I was still working and getting up early I would have tried it. :D

Title: Re: SAD Therapy Lamp Recommendation Needed
Post by: audioengr on 21 Nov 2010, 06:02 pm

Just take 1000IU of good vitamin D (such as cod liver oil pill) every morning and you will not get SAD. 

I have lived in Oregon and Portland for 25 years, so I know gray skies.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio