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Using the Lightphoria at any time of day directly affects your alertness. The best time to use it is in the morning. Do not use the device late in the evening. If you use it within 3 hours of going to bed, it could disrupt your sleep. If you find it difficult to get up each day without an alarm clock or if you often sleep in, you need morning light. Use the Lightphoria within the first two hours after waking up. If you find it difficult to stay awake in the late evening and wake up too early in the morning, you need evening light. Use the Lightphoria whenever you feel tired. If mornings or evenings do not seem to be the problem, but you feel generally tired during the day, then the time at which you use the Lightphoria is not as important. You can use the device in the morning or around midday. For example, when you wake up in the morning, use it for 15 to 30 minutes and then again at midday or in the evening for approximately the same amount of time. Place the device further away from you during the evening session. Do not use the device within two hours of your desired bedtime or you may not be able to fall asleep.
Using the Lightphoria at any time of day directly affects your alertness. The best time to use it is in the morning. Do not use the device late in the evening. If you use it within 3 hours of going to bed, it could disrupt your sleep. If you find it difficult to get up each day without an alarm clock or if you often sleep in, you need morning light. Use the Lightphoria within the first two hours after waking up. If you find it difficult to stay awake in the late evening and wake up too early in the morning, you need evening light. Use the Lightphoria whenever you feel tired. If mornings or evenings do not seem to be the problem, but you feel generally tired during the day, then the time at which you use the Lightphoria is not as important. You can use the device in the morning or around midday. For example, when you wake up in the morning, use it for 15 to 30 minutes and then again at midday or in the evening for approximately the same amount of time. Place the device further away from you during the evening session. Do not use the device within two hours of your desired bedtime or you may not be able to fall asleep.
Product Description
Bright light has been used for over a decade to alleviate symptoms associated with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), jetlag, shift work fatigue, insomnia, seasonal change and more. Light therapy offers a convenient and effective way of making up for the lack of light, without the need of medication. Lightphoria light therapy lamp uses very bright lights up to 10,000 lux to simulate natural sunlight whilst eliminating the dangerous UV rays. Place it 12-24 inches away from you while you read, watch TV, and work on your computer. 20-30 minutes each morning is all it takes to significantly improve energy levels and regulate sleep patterns. The compact design offers a tilt-back stand, programmable timer, and intensity level settings. The lightphoria is small enough for you to bring conveniently on trips. Provides soothing glare free, flicker free light that will make you feel refreshed and awake. Comes with a nylon travel pouch. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. 1 year warranty provided by sphere gadget technologies USA.
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202 of 203 people found the following review helpful
By Marv Farmin
Amazon Verified Purchase
I was using a much larger SAD light that has great reviews here on Amazon and is at least 3 times the price. It worked really well in the months I used it so I was pretty sold on SAD lights by the time I ordered this little guy. The problem with the larger light is that it's not easy to move around so I leave it at my computer table so that I can have a pick me up if I'm dozing off at the computer, but I don't always use the computer in the mornings. In fact lately I've been using it less and less for work, so I got this little one that is easy to tranport into any room I want to use it in. I say that this little guy works just as well as the big light I have at 1/3rd of the price. The only drawback is that it's not battery operated, but that's not very important to me. You could maybe get yourself around that by attaching some sort of battery pack to it- not sure. There are a couple of portable SAD lights that use batteries like the Lumie Zip- but that costs $200 and you can't adjust the strength of the light nor does it have a light timer like this one. So I think the power cord is a miniscule caveat that won't disuade most people from this great purchase.
195 of 201 people found the following review helpful
By John Brown
Amazon Verified Purchase
Saw this on an ad from a magazine and this is the best therapy lamp in its price range. Most of the other therapy lamps are very expensive and are out of my budget. Firstly, I do not suffer from SAD nor do I have sleeping problems. I just want to feel more energetic during the short daylight winter days. This is what everyone needs when living in the northern latitudes of the US. I've used the lightphoria for 3 weeks now and it has brought positive impact on my mood. 3 week isn't long enough to speak for its reliability but I can tell you how the device functions.
The lightphoria is a solidly constructed piece and attractive to be placed anywhere at home. It doesn't have any fancy digital displays or flashy buttons. All it has are 7 basic functions which pretty much explains why it is half the price of the expensive models. I would much prefer to cut out the fancy i-phone-like buttons on home appliance like this to keep the price affordable. Operating is very self explanatory with timer settings and intensity settings for you to choose. It comes with a back stand which is pretty standard for most therapy lamps. It comes with a travel pouch too which may come in handy for those who travel through time zone and need some extra light to acclimatize to your destination.
I'm a newbie so I use it only 30 minutes a day during my slow mornings. When in use, the light isn't bothersome on the side of my peripheral vision even when on HI setting - though the first couple of days was not as comfortable as I thought. Your eyes get used to it and immediately it takes effect on your body. It works pretty much like the way the sunlight sheds your room in the morning and forces you to wake up. The body registers this as a 'wake up call' and naturally your hormones do the work.
The only negative I can criticize about the lightphoria the stand tilts the panel only in one specific angle. It does not have an adjustable stand so you can place it higher or lower whilst maintaining the light angle directly to your face. The stand is designed only to be placed on a regular desk level.
Still, a great product at a great price.
The lightphoria is a solidly constructed piece and attractive to be placed anywhere at home. It doesn't have any fancy digital displays or flashy buttons. All it has are 7 basic functions which pretty much explains why it is half the price of the expensive models. I would much prefer to cut out the fancy i-phone-like buttons on home appliance like this to keep the price affordable. Operating is very self explanatory with timer settings and intensity settings for you to choose. It comes with a back stand which is pretty standard for most therapy lamps. It comes with a travel pouch too which may come in handy for those who travel through time zone and need some extra light to acclimatize to your destination.
I'm a newbie so I use it only 30 minutes a day during my slow mornings. When in use, the light isn't bothersome on the side of my peripheral vision even when on HI setting - though the first couple of days was not as comfortable as I thought. Your eyes get used to it and immediately it takes effect on your body. It works pretty much like the way the sunlight sheds your room in the morning and forces you to wake up. The body registers this as a 'wake up call' and naturally your hormones do the work.
The only negative I can criticize about the lightphoria the stand tilts the panel only in one specific angle. It does not have an adjustable stand so you can place it higher or lower whilst maintaining the light angle directly to your face. The stand is designed only to be placed on a regular desk level.
Still, a great product at a great price.
167 of 172 people found the following review helpful
By JR
Amazon Verified Purchase
I got this after reading the reviews and all I can say it really does work!
I use it twice a day, once in the morning and once after lunch and it really helps tell my body to wake up. It sets my circadian rhythm back to normal despite being an air hostess. After every long haul flight, I still wake up at 8am in the morning latest, thanks to light therapy. Before, I don't feel tired even when it's past midnight but now it isn't a problem when my body naturally wakes up so early.
I'm not sure about seasonal affective disorder but it's worth getting if you work in day/night shifts.
Pros:
- it works well for resetting my body clock
- the light is very bright
- doesn't have weird smells which is a common problem mentioned on some reviews for other products
- it's small enough to carry for my trips
- the adapter works on voltages for all countries
Cons:
- the timer only allows 15, 30 and 45 minutes intervals
Get one if you have problems with controlling your body clock.
I use it twice a day, once in the morning and once after lunch and it really helps tell my body to wake up. It sets my circadian rhythm back to normal despite being an air hostess. After every long haul flight, I still wake up at 8am in the morning latest, thanks to light therapy. Before, I don't feel tired even when it's past midnight but now it isn't a problem when my body naturally wakes up so early.
I'm not sure about seasonal affective disorder but it's worth getting if you work in day/night shifts.
Pros:
- it works well for resetting my body clock
- the light is very bright
- doesn't have weird smells which is a common problem mentioned on some reviews for other products
- it's small enough to carry for my trips
- the adapter works on voltages for all countries
Cons:
- the timer only allows 15, 30 and 45 minutes intervals
Get one if you have problems with controlling your body clock.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Helped me through the winter!
I love this light! I live in Oregon was suffering from really bad SAD, and this light helped me to not lose my mind to the depression I was feeling. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Auntie Bonna
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very helpful for my SAD, living in the Pacific Northwest
I was very pleased with this lightweight, compact, yet powerful light box. I use it everyday in the morning (year long) for about 15 minutes while I check the news on my computer. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Lou Pellegrino
1.0 out of 5 stars
small and cheaply built
Item did not work when I received it so I immediately shipped it back for a refund. But that's not why I gave it 1 star. Read more
Published 7 days ago by D. Hammontree
2.0 out of 5 stars
poorly made
I probably would get just as much benefit sitting in front of the open fridge. It is very light in weight. I would have thought for the price you would get a better made item. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Barbara L. Blair
4.0 out of 5 stars
I use it in the am
I use this during the winter in the morning when I put on my make up. It is seamless for me - fits right into my routine. I think it has helped with the winter mood dip. Read more
Published 13 days ago by M. alston
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good light
This is a perfect small light for the desktop. The brightness is good and it's easy to use. Would recommend it.
Published 15 days ago by ladyjean
4.0 out of 5 stars
appears well made
I'm basing this review only on how its made. I need to wait till early winter before rating its effectiveness.
Published 15 days ago by Carole Ford
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lightphoria Euphoric Energy Light System - works great for seasonal...
Lightphoria Euphoric Energy Light System has helped tremendously with my seasonal depression. This year we had an abnormally long winter (snow at the end of April! Read more
Published 19 days ago by DHauser
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doyou suffer from SAD?
I do, and this has made a difference. I was so irritable and crabby (I always am inthe winter months) I am an outdoor lover (when weather is nice) So having this near me when... Read more
Published 21 days ago by NancyM
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Product
Five stars
I'm sleeping much better. I use it ever morning. A great deal for he price. I highly recommend it.
I'm sleeping much better. I use it ever morning. A great deal for he price. I highly recommend it.
Published 24 days ago by eileen bayer
