Customer Reviews

NatureBright SunTouch Plus Light and Ion Therapy Lamp

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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.

I moved from Virginia to Iowa in '06 and experienced SAD during my first winter here. It wasn't something that I recognized right away and by the time spring came, I was 30lbs heavier and suffering from moderate depression. After some extra warm weather exercise and a resolution to not let it happen to me again this year, I did some research on sunlight therapy and settled on this affordable NatureBright product.

I felt the difference within 2 days of using it! My mood brightened and I started to get my initiative back. Even though it is still cold and grey outside, I now go for walks, out to eat, on day trips and have started picking up forgotten projects around the house.

Per the instructions included with the lamp, I sit in front of it for 30 minutes in the morning and then sometimes another 30 minutes in the early afternoon. I have the Ion breeze on throughout the day.

In reference to the actual product, it has a timer which is wonderfully easy to operate and makes the 30 minute timing precise. There is an on/off switch for both the light and the ion air. The lighting area is about the size of a hardback book and has 4 long bulbs.

Overall, I feel that this is a great item to use to perk you up during those winter months inside!

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.

I researched a lot of these units and couldn't justify the expense, or how big and ugly they were. This unit is a great value, nice size, good appearance, quiet, has an automatic timer in 15 min increments then turns itself off. I almost didn't buy it because of the ion/ozone feature, but it has a separate on/off button so I just don't use it...though it does come in handy cleaning the air in my kitchen of cooking odors. Anyway, I love it. Winter in Wisconsin seems to last forever, and this winter I have my own little piece of sunshine!

I read a lot of reviews before purchasing this product and most addressed the unit's fragility, and the smell. As to the fragility: I've knocked the sunlamp off of the table onto a hardwood floor, and it still works.
The smell: I really don't like the smell, I'm very sensitive to smells, but you can shut that part off and just use the sunlamp.

The product description says that the ionic feature is good for allergies, and maybe once you get used to the smell it works. I can't handle it, so I'm not going to try again until I'm really stuffed up.

I've been using the sunlamp feature for about two weeks and I've noticed a marked increase in my energy (it has been very overcast lately, which usually makes me want to sleep all day), I've been sleeping more soundly and waking up refreshed as well. Nothing else has changed in my life, so I have to give credit to the lamp.

Another of my concerns was the practicality of staring at a lamp for fifteen minutes a day, in the morning, I set it up slightly behind my computer screen and barely notice it.

I have no regrets about the money I spent on this item, it was totally worth it.

I'm a 34 year old woman. I've used this light faithfully for about a month. Until about day #12 I would have told you it was a hoax. But the light said it could take up to two weeks before you could see results. So I stuck with it and I will tell you that it really works. It's a subtle but big difference (i.e. it doesn't change your personality, just your energy and mood) in my mood and energy level. I will use this at the beginning of every winter, into spring. I get really tired with low energy in winter. My energy level has gradually increased until I am my regular, energetic self. I've told all my sisters to get one. I work as a nail technician and have told my clients to get one. Everyone is wondering if I get some kind of kickback from Naturebright. I tell them that I should be, but I'm not. I use my husband as the real critic and he swears it has made me a lot more energetic with a more even mood. So there you have it. Also, I looked at the Mayo-clinic websight and their research seems to support the light therapy. My dad is a psychologist and all the research he's read supports light therapy. Just make sure you get a 10,000 lux lamp. I really like this one, though because of the optional ion thing. Even though I have no feedback on that because I haven't used that yet. I wanted to try one thing at a time so I would know the difference. This is getting long. Anywho, I would definitely recommend this lamp for its effectiveness and reasonable price. See ya!

The SAD lamp/box has worked well with changing my circadian rhythm. The price point is good and I had it reviewed (and many other of these types of lamps) by an opthalmologist and he deemed it to be the safest at that price point. Even at that price point, he said that it is absolutely safe (for the retinas). The only displeasure I have with it is an unpleasant rubber or plastic smell. If the company could eliminate that, I would give it five stars instead of four.

My doctor recommended light therapy for me 12 years ago, but I thought it was bunk. This season seemed worse for me and I bought one as a last ditch effort to avoid anti-depressant medications. I wish I bought it years ago! Don't know how or why, but it works! I've recommended it to other family members who suffer with SAD. Don't wait. Avoid the drugs.

Having suffered for years with seasonal mood disorder, this product has helped quite a bit. I've found I feel more alert and have less headaches.
The fact that it also emits negative ions to breathe for 30 minutes is a definite plus.

I bought this (also after reading reviews) and all I can report is ......... this light ACTUALLY HELPS !!

I've been using it twice a day and my messed up body clock is resetting !! Somehow, I'd been waking at 1:30 AM CST and going to bed at about 6 p CST. This little miracle product is getting my sleep/wake schedule regulated back to normal. I'm also noticing an improvement in my energy levels.

So far, I've not had any problems with the ionizer that some reviewers have cited.

PROs:
1. Actually helps !
2. Cord is 6 feet so easy for positioning.
3. Instruction manual provides times and settings for use (more can be found via sun therapy books)
4. If ladies choose to apply makeup while using it, it provides a great light as well.
CONS:
Truthfully, have not found a single one.

I can't stay enough about how terrific this sun therapy light is !!