We offer what we feel are the best quality light boxes
on the market today, manufactured by
American Environmental Products.
The full spectrum box uses the highest full spectrum
bulbs in the world with a Color Rendition
Index (CRI) of 98 and a heat rating of 5800 degrees Kelvin.
Another point we find highly desirable is
that the manufacturer has virtually eliminated
all harmful EMF emissions and installed a
parabolic reflective grid rather than solid
plastic screen covering the tubes.
These light boxes are better technically and visually in
comparison ratings with Bio-light, Apollo, Ott,
and Sunbox.
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A lack of light in winter or from working indoors
can cause decreased immune functioning and
an increase in certain types of depressive
illnesses, such as Seasonal Affective Disorder
(SAD) and the subclinical variety, "Winter
Blues". The farther north you go, the more
common occurrences are of both SAD and
"Winter Blues". The symptoms of SAD include
depressed mood, difficulties in concentration,
the need for increased amounts of sleep and
cravings for carbohydrates. It is estimated By
Dr. Leora Rosen that 6% of the United States
population experiences SAD, and 14%
experience "Winter Blues".
One method for treating SAD is with a Full
Spectrum Light Box. These boxes are used on a
daily basis for twenty minutes for the first three
weeks and thereafter as needed. This is the
amount of time it takes to reset the circadian
rhythm of the body and help restore healthy
biological function. Light travels through the eye
on the optic nerve. The signal is received by the
hypothalamus and the pineal glands which
then, in concert with the pituitary gland, works to
produce serotonin, melatonin and all the other
brain chemistry. These help a person to wake
up in the morning, go to sleep at night and have
a good time in-between (we do not offer
guarantees on that!) But some people enjoy the
benefits so much that they use their light boxes
throughout the day at home or at work.
There are two distinct schools of thought about
treating SAD with light. One is to use full
spectrum light (2500-3500 lux intensity) with the
Color Rendition Index (CRI) being as close as
possible to natural outdoor light (90-100). This
means the proportions of the different
spectrums of color are similar to those of the
sun, including the ultra-violet spectrum. Many
colors are completely out of balance in
traditional lighting (they are usually heavy in the
yellow -orange spectrum) which contributes to
SAD symptoms.
The other school of thought is that intensity
(10,000 lux) is the missing ingredient in
traditional lighting. Unfortunately it is not yet
possible to get a high intensity (10,000 lux) and
high CRI (90 or above) in the same fluorescent
tube. To produce high intensity requires
reducing the ultra-violet spectrum. In the past
customers were stuck choosing one or the other
format in a light box. That is no longer the case.
American Environmental Products has recently
developed a "COMBO BOX" which contains
both types of tubes and a special switch!
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| Light Box - Full Spectrum |
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- 1 ft. x 2 ft. size.
- Contains two full spectrum
tubes (3,000 lux) from Germany.
- Highest CRI of 98.
- The tubes will last 33,000 hours.
- This is the most popular and widely used light box.
- Note: ships via UPS-ground only.
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| Part# |
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| LBFS |
$299 |
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| Light Box - Combo Box |
- 1 ft. x 2 ft. size. (looks identical to Full Spectrum Model)
- Contains two full spectrum
tubes (3000 lux) and two high intensity tubes
(10,000 lux).
- This makes it possible with the
turn of a switch to have either full-spectrum,
high intensity or both at once.
- One way these can be used is by utilizing the "full-spectrum"
setting for resetting your biological clock and
using the "high intensity" setting to illuminate
a room where you need greater intensity of
light during dark winter months.
- Both are excellent mood elevators and can also be
used together!
- Note: ships via UPS-ground only.
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| LBCB |
$399 |
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| LiteBook |
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- The Litebook® employs revolutionary white light
emitting diode (LED) technology, resulting in an
astonishingly bright light delivery system.
- These LEDs are rated to last up to 100,000
hours, and encased in an injection-molded
impact-resistant ABS plastic outer shell, making it
the most compact, lightweight, and durable light
therapy device available.
- Size: 6" x 5" x 1" (15cm x 12.5cm x 2.5cm)
- Weight: 8oz. (225g)
- Low Power Consumption - No UV Radiation
- Operates on AC (100-240v) and DC power with
optional Adapter
- Cord length 6' (180cm)
- Available Battery Model
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| LBBK |
$ 0 |
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