The HappyLight 6000 Full Spectrum Light Therapy System by Verilux.

If you suffer from a lack of energy, a feeling of depression and you seem to have lost your motivation, you like 20% of the population today, may be suffering symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder.

As the seasons change, daylight and the intensity of it decreases limiting the amount of light available for our bodies to absorb. This shift affects some people drastically, bringing on depression that could be linked to Seasonal Affective Disorder. Occurring among areas located in the more Northern regions of the globe where significant seasonal transition is more heavily experienced, SAD affects nearly 20% of the worlds population - and women seem to be up to 3x more susceptible than men. The key to combatting this sometimes debilitating condition is introducing out bodies to an alternative source of light, enabling our bodies to maintain its natural functions. The HappyLight 6000 by Verilux effectively delivers up to 6000 LUX of full spectrum light which elevates disposition, while activating your natural mood enhancers and Circadian rhythms. So, start our day with a full dose of warming sun, even when it is absent in the sky. The Verilux HappyLight® 6000 boasts the 2010 ADEX (Awards for Design Excellence) platinum award, which is the largest and most prestigious awards program for product design of furniture, fixtures and finishes.

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Living Your Life in the Light

The beauty of this lamp is that it operates as simply as a regular table lamp. Plug it in, switch it on and you are all set to bask in a full days dose of Sunlight in about 2.5 hours a day. Just sit approximately 18 inches away from the lamp, either at a slight angle, or straight on with your eyes open… but do not stare directly into the lamp. SAD therapy is a simple and relaxing way of treating your Seasonal Affective Disorder, while giving you the time to catch up on some leisure activities you may have been putting off, such as reading, computing, sewing, painting, handicrafts and needlepoint. Experience improved energy, health and mood naturally without the use of drugs or artificial stimulants with the HappyLight 6000 Full Spectrum Light Therapy System by Verilux.

Getting the Right Dosage of Light

Different people have different reactions to light therapy, and the amount of light exposure you require is unique to your individual physiology. With the HappyLight 6000, approximately 2.5 hours of daily exposure is recommended for your body to absorb the amount of light to assist with SAD symptom reversal. If that sounds like a long time, don't worry, you can break it up into several shorter sessions over the course of the day… but it is important that you remain fairly consistent and do your sunbathing at roughly the same time each day. The best time of the day to engage in light therapy is approximately 30-60 minutes after you wake up.

Sleep phase disorders affect the majority of SAD sufferers making the morning rise difficult, but the use of light therapy upon waking helps in regulating the circadian rhythms melatonin/serotonin levels associated with seasonal disorders; whereas exposure to bright light and therapy light later in the day and evening increase nighttime sleep difficulties.

You will start to see positive result from your light therapy within a few days of exposure to your HappyLight 6000 and the best way to maximize your results is to maintain a set schedule. Commit to a specific time, or times every day to bask in the full spectrum sunlight of your HappyLight and build up your body's tolerance to the effects of the autumn and winter months. Continue to use the Verilux HappyLight 6000 until you feel a noticeable improvement to your mood and energy levels.

How Light Therapy Works with Your Body

As your body absorbs this simulated sunlight, it boosts your body's natural mood enhancers, which promotes sharper concentration and an overall happier disposition. Because the fall and winter months reduce the amount and intensity of natural light available for our bodies to absorb, many bodies stop functioning normally and spiral into a depressed, listless state. Light therapy fills the absence of the sun with a simulated alternative, nourishing your body and soul with the full spectrum light our bodies require, which drastically reduces the severity of SAD symptoms. Verilux is a leader in creating products that emulate natural sunlight with their use of full spectrum lighting technology… and the HappyLight 6000 System basks you with invigorating natural 'sunlight' while addressing the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder and the Winter Blues.

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