Philips/Apollo Health goLITE BLU

 

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Product Overview

Apollo has been creating the world's premier light boxes for over two decades. For years, leading light therapy doctors and researchers have known 10,000 lux light full spectrum light boxes can be very effective at treating Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and other circadian rhythm related disorders.

Experts agree that no one does 10,000 lux better than Apollo, which is why it is the most recommended brand.

Light Therapy

The upbeat feeling you get on a bright sunny day is no accident. This feeling is the result of light triggering our bodies to release "active" hormones and we feel great. Winter can be a challenge for many because the shorter days and longer nights leave us simply "light-deprived". Without the normal light stimulation, we often feel down, lethargic and unhappy.

Light therapy provides a natural boost that helps you feel better, increases energy and even helps you sleep. Using the right wavelength of light, you can trigger your active hormones naturally, boosting your mood and overcoming those down feelings, whatever the season.

Best of all, using light therapy fits easily into your normal daily routine. You can do it while eating breakfast, exercising or getting ready in the morning. Most people notice a big improvement with only 15 minutes a day.

BLUEWAVE Technology

Researchers have learned that receptors in our eyes convert the blue light from the summer sky into the chemicals our bodies need to be active and energetic. We don't get this light in the winter, and indoor light doesn't replace this color, which is why our mood, energy and sleep patterns suffer.

The goLITE is the newest breakthrough in light therapy that provides just the blue light our bodies need. Studies have shown that low-intensity blue light (470 nm, like that from the goLITE) is twice as effective at managing our body clocks compared to other sources of light. Patent-pending BLUEWAVE technology is the result of ten years of research with medical universities and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

BLUEWAVE not only makes light therapy more convenient but also easier on the eyes because lower intensity means less glare, eyestrain and headaches. BLUEWAVE technology produces no UV or near-UV light, and passes ocular safety testing as well as all government and industrial ocular safety standards.

Directions

For best results, place your goLITE BLU so it bathes your face in blue light. It is NOT necessary to look directly at the light. Many people use the light on a counter, table, or desk. You can read, eat, work at your computer, watch TV, or exercise while using your light. Light therapy is through the retina of the eyes, not through the skin. This is not a tanning light. Apollo's BLUEWAVE Technology creates a specific bandwidth of light, which produces the most effective treatment without the risk of harmful UV exposure.

Features & Specifications

• BLUEWAVE Technology - 100% of the recommended blue light
• Wide Treatment Field -- For greater flexibility
• Reflective Technology-- Produces soft, eye-pleasing light. The softer glow totally eliminates retinal afterimage (temporary negative image in your vision)
• Programmable/Customized Operation -- Includes Clock, Unit timer, Intensity settings
• Fully Rechargeable -- Comes with a built-in lithium-ion battery and 9V AC/DC adapter with US-style prongs
• Easy Control -- Backlit touch screen, digital LCD display
• Sleek Design -- Updated, compact unit
• Long Lasting LEDs -- Safe for your eyes
• Protective Case -- Great for traveling
• 2 Year Warranty
• Dimensions -- 5.5" x 5.5" x 1"
• Weight -- 14 oz.
• Electro-magnetic field (EMF) free
• Complies with ACGIH/ICNRIP ocular safety standards
• UL, CUL, CE safety tested
• User's Guide (Requires Adobe Acrobat)

NOTE: Because BLUEWAVE represents only a narrow slice of the visible light spectrum, it cannot be measured accurately with a lux meter. Lux meters measure the total spectral energy from all visible wavelengths, not specific bandwidths. This is why BLUEWAVE intensity is measured in photons/cm instead of in lux.

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