NatureBright SunTouch Plus Light and Ion Therapy Lamp

by NatureBright

• System includes 10,000-lux light therapy and negative ion therapy
• Balances your body clock, leaving you feeling rested, refreshed, and nourished all over
• Can alleviate the nagging symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Clinical studies show that ion therapy provides an automatic antidepressant effect within a few days of use

Product Description

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Experience the powerful healing combination of 10,000-lux light therapy and negative ion therapy with this safe, soothing, and measurably effective light therapy system. The Sun Touch Plus Lamp and Ionizer bathes you in Sky Effect light while simultaneously releasing healthy negative ions into the atmosphere. Lift your spirits with this combination that balances your body clock, leaving you feeling rested, refreshed, and nourished all over.

NatureBright Sun Touch Plus Light and Ion Therapy

At a Glance:

• Top line treatment for SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
• Ideal for pregnant women and new mothers
• A natural way to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit
• 10,000 Lux clinically-proven Sky Effect light
• Optional negative ionizer
• Built-in 15, 30, 45 and 60 Minute Timer
• Featured by FOX News, BBC, Chicago Tribune

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10,000-lux lamp helps relieve syptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder. View larger.

NatureBright captures nature's healing rays in an attractive and compact home lighting kit. Light and ions combine to lift your mood, stabilize your internal rhythms, and invigorate your body systems. Thirty minutes a day can bring about a marked change in your spirits, sleep cycles, and concentration, and can alleviate the nagging symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). In some cases, it is even possible to reduce the effects of painful and prolonged menstrual cycles, all without drugs or negative side effects.

Get Relief from Eight Common Problems

Sun Touch Plus helps relieve symptoms such as:

• Winter SAD
• Sleep difficulties
• Low moods
• Fatigue caused by irregular work shifts
• Menstrual and menopause discomfort
• Irritability
• Excessive tiredness and fatigue
• Jet lag

How the Sun Touch Plus Lamp Works

The Sun Touch Plus emits energizing, healing rays, using 10,000-lux Sky Effect light while simultaneously releasing streams of negative ions. It creates the same fresh air you feel by a waterfall or from an ocean breeze.

The Science Behind NatureBright

Scientific researchers have discovered a new light receptor in the eye's retina that interprets signals from light rays, and sends the information to sections of our brain that stimulate hormone secretion and body rhythms.

Special light wavelength stimulates neurological receptors in the brain.
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Daily use works to synchronize your wake and sleep rhythm to help you feel rested. View larger.

The Sun Touch Plus' Sky Effect lamps emit the optimal blue light that best stimulates these receptors, which send signals to neurological receptors, energizing important centers in the body. While this light appears normal to human eyes, its special frequency tackles winter SAD, sleep problems, low moods, and even jet lag.

The Sun Touch Plus couples light therapy with negative ion therapy. Negative ions are odorless, tasteless, electron-sized particles found in refreshing environments like on beaches and around waterfalls. Clinical studies show that high-density ion therapy provides an automatic antidepressant effect within a few days of use.

What You Can Expect with Sun Touch Plus

• You'll safely receive Sky Effect light stimulation--the equivalent of standing outdoors on a clear spring day.
• You'll synchronize your sleep cycle with your waking cycle, staying rested and on track.
• You won't experience harmful side effects.

As your world gets lighter, your mind can think more clearly and you'll feel calmer. It's easy to bring the gentle healing touch of nature into your home.

Tested for Safety

Sun Touch Plus with Sky Effect Technology has been submitted for safety testing to the Age-related Macular Degeneration Center at the University of Texas' Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. The study did not identify any cumulative toxicity to retinal cells following exposure to the NatureBright Sky Effect light. Based on these studies it would appear highly unlikely that the NatureBright Sky Effect light would cause any light damage to retinal cells in vivo when used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

What's in the Box

NatureBright Sun Touch Plus Light and Ion Therapy, User's Guide, and 1-year Warranty Service Certificate.

Trademark Information:

NatureBright, Sun Touch Plus and Sky Effect are trademarks of NatureBright Company. Copyright 2012 NatureBright Company. All rights reserved.

Product Description

Advanced reflectors High Density Negative Ionization Effective bandwidth: 60% Clinically demonstrated. EMF protected UL, CUL, CE Safety listed No harmful UV. 30 day money back guarantee 2 year warranty Top selling effective dual treatment! Because the Sun Touch Plus combines SkyEffect Technology and Ion Technology , it provides powerful results using a lower level of 10, 000 LUX light making the treatment easier on the eyes and more enjoyable to use. The Sun Touch Plus produces 17000 Kelvin which makes it the highest rated Kelvin light therapy device on the market and the closest to actual blue sky. Small Size, the small size of the light box (smaller than many desk lamps) makes it easy to move or travel. The Sun Touch Plus also comes with a built in timer to help you control the length of your session. Sun Touch Plus automatically shuts off when your session is complete making sure you do not overuse your light. High density ion technology- Regular ionizers found on the market today are not made to treat winter blues or circadian rhythm disorders; they simply lack the technology to create the high-density result needed. NatureBright’s Ion Technology was made to create an effective, therapeutic level of high density ions. NatureBright incorporates the latest in ion and needle point repulsion technology so you get the benefit you need and have no messy filters or rods to clean.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 13 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Origin: Made in USA
• ASIN: B000W8Y7FY
• UPC: 899071000848 899071000886
• Item model number: F40-40
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (720 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,334 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #4 in Health & Personal Care > Health Care > Alternative Medicine > Light Therapy

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

433 of 448 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I bought this because of other people's reviews December 14, 2007

By Sara Lane

I have gotten down in the dumps around November every year. This year it got bad enough that I finally decided to buy a light box. What can I say, it works! I use it in the morning for 30 minutes while I check emails. If I have time I use it in the evening when I get home from work for another 30 minutes. The only cons I can think of is that the ionizer thing smells bad. Sort of a strong plastic smell. I have been using the light box for around a month. I feel very good. I am not down in the dumps at all. I highly recommend this if you have seasonal effective disorder like I do. I would have bought this years ago had I known it would actually work.

265 of 277 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth buying - worked for me January 26, 2007

By Cay

I looked at a few different sun lamps on Amazon and ended up with this one because the price was discounted. The company's website did not have as many detailed specs as I wanted to see before buying the product, so I called customer service. To receive 10,000 lux, you have to sit at least as close as 15 inches. The manual says with the ionizer on, you can sit as far as 20 inches (I'm not sure I believe that - I think it's just recommended for a "treatment session", not for the 10,000 lux). Also, the lights should be good for about 3 years (there are 4 in the lamp), and it's currently $60 to replace all 4.

As for the ionizer, I wasn't looking for anything like this feature, and I was skeptical about it at first. However, I have since learned that it is a great plus to the light itself; it's like having fresh air blowing at you. With the ionizer and the lamp on, I almost feel like I'm sitting outside on a sunny day.

Shipping was prompt, customer service was OK (they did take a day to call me back even during business hours- but they were nice and answered all my questions), and I'm very happy about the lamp. I'm not a morning person, but I find myself actually looking forward to going to work in the morning just so I can sit next to the lamp. I wasn't convinced when I bought the lamp that light therapy would actually counter my winter depression, but I'm a believer now. This lamp has certainly worked well for me.

500 of 538 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars caustic ozone, where are the ions? September 17, 2011

By JonTechie

I am writing as an electronics techie. I smelled something suspicious as soon as I turned on the ionizer in this product, and in five minutes I started coughing, quite sure this was ozone. So I borrowed an ion meter and and ozone meter to test it out. Ion output? Zero! Ozone output? 0.209 parts per million within 10-15 minutes. I checked the Web for ozone health standards ([...]). Devices that produce ozone, it says, can decrease lung function, aggravate asthma, and cause throat irritation and cough, chest pain and shortness of breath, inflammation of lung tissue, and higher susceptibility to lung infection. The risk of course depends on the amount of ozone. The Environmental Protection Agency states the risk level at 0.08 parts per million, the Food and Drug Administration states it at 0.05 parts per million, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health state it at 0.10 parts per million. NIOSH goes further by saying this level is "not to be exceeded at any time." So, what about 0.266 parts per million from the SunTouch Plus? I have to conclude that this product is defective and dangerous, and cannot be used to obtain an ion effect.

An additional observation, 11/2/11: The company has now put a so-called "Educational Kit" on its website, which deserves critical review, because of several inaccuracies and deceptions. One case in point: they reprint a graph on page 7 from the American Journal of Psychiatry, without crediting the authors or posting a reprint permission statement from the Journal. They imply that their device would produce results as good or better than Prozac -- a medical claim for a device without FDA approval! Looking at this article (Amer. J. Psychiatry 2006, volume 163, pages 805-812), one finds that the study used a substantially different light therapy device: "The active light treatment consisted of daily exposure to a white fluorescent light box (Uplift Technologies Inc. [Dartmouth,N.S.], Model Daylight 10000, fitted with an ultraviolet filter and rated at 10,000 lux at a distance of 14 in from screen to cornea) for 30 minutes as soon as possible after awakening, between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m." According Uplift's specifications, this device produces illumination at 4000 Kelvin color temperature (a slightly pinkish, white hue), and directs the light downward toward the eyes through a translucent diffusing filter. According to Nature Bright's specifications, their device produces 16,668 Kelvin color temperature (a cold blue hue), and the light is directed straightforward and upwards toward the eyes without a diffusion filter. The obvious result -- as I have experienced -- is intense visual glare. Certainly one cannot assume that the two devices would produce the same results, whether or not compared with Prozac.