Posted by friendlyzombie on March 13, 2009, at 10:29:22
In reply to Re: Light Therapy is Working! :) » friendlyzombie, posted by Kath on March 13, 2009, at 9:44:11
I completely agree about fluorescent lights, Kath.
There's a lot going on right now with blue light research. For example, it's been shown to prevent "jet lag".
Although it's the (goLITE) manufacturer's site, the following has lots of information about blue light therapy:
http://www.lighttherapy.com/golite_blu.html
In gratitude,
fz
> Hi - Thanks for your post. I'm glad this has helped you so much.
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> I don't know what Blue light means. I'm have a light lamp with LED lights. Is the one that you're using fluorescent? I like to stay away from fluorescent lights.
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> Thanks very much for giving this info!
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> :-)) Kath
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> > There's a long gap between replies on this subject, but here goes: I used a full-spectrum lightbox (with my usual meds) for years. I have major depression, not SAD).
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> > I switched to blue light 3 months ago with excellent results: far more energy and less depression. I live in Minnesota and use light therapy year-round since I usually avoid direct sun exposure anyway.
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> > Apollo was purchased by Respironics, then Philips so golight is now called goLITE BLU. I don't know about Costco, but goLITE BLU is currently $219 at amazon.com (after an "instant" rebate that expires 3/31/09).
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