Philips/Apollo Health Full Spectrum Lights
Originally founded in 1987, Apollo Health—now a part of Philips Home Healthcare Solutions—is the leading manufacturer and researcher of light therapy products, which are used to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), insomnia, and certain mood disorders. These products include full spectrum lights, light boxes, and dawn simulation lights. Because SAD, insomnia, and other related mood disorders occur naturally within the body, often the most effective—and fastest—remedies are those that are natural and drug-free. The Philips/Apollo Health products listed below are proven solutions for safe and effective relief without medicine.
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$189.95
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Moderate to Severe Symptoms Reommended usage distance: 20-30 inches Typical Time: 15-30 minutes |
Sleep better, boost energy, and improve your mood. |
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The newest model in the "Professional's Choice" briteLITE series. Innovative design provides faster treatment than traditional full-spectrum light boxes. Sleek design and automatic timer for ease of use. |
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$189.95
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Mild to Stronger Symptoms Recommended treatment distance: 20-30 inches Optimal Distance: 20 inches Typical Time: 15-20 min. |
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Newly designed goLITE BLU is extremely sleek and small. The newest model in the goLITE series, this unit uses new reflective technology which produces a softer, more eye-pleasing glow. Portable and rechargeable, light therapy has never been so easy. |
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$169.99
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Improving sleep patterns naturally |
New product! |
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The Wake-up Light wakes you up in a natural way, by light that increases gradually. From now on waking up will be a pleasant experience. It makes use of an energy saving lamp and the design in the shape of a lamp suits every bedroom. |
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A Standard in Treatment
Currently, Philips/Apollo Health lights are regarded by medical professionals as the standard devices used for treating SAD and other conditions caused by a lack of sunlight. To achieve its trustworthy reputation, the company has worked closely with the National Institute of Health and leading universities in the field to research, develop, test, and approve all of its light therapy products.
Light Therapy and SAD
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also called the winter blues, is a mood disorder caused by a lack of sunlight. This disorder most often strikes people during the winter season, when the days are shorter and time spent outside is limited due to colder temperatures. In short, too little sunlight affects the body in 3 ways – it disrupts the body's circadian rhythm, which controls your natural sleep cycle; it decreases serotonin, which influences your mood; and it increases melatonin, which regulates your body's sleep/wake cycle. When combined, these effects can result in depression, anxiety, drowsiness during the day, and weight gain, among the other symptoms of SAD.
To treat SAD naturally, doctors often recommend using a broad-spectrum 10,000-lux light box or full spectrum light to simulate the natural rays of the sun. These lights can be used easily while doing other activities, such as getting ready for work in the morning, eating breakfast, or watching television. Light therapy is preferred by doctors because it addresses the core problem directly, without risky medication. To learn more about SAD and how it is treated, read our article See The Light Through Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Discontinued Models (listed for reference purposes):
Apollo goLITE M2 Blue Spectrum Light
Apollo Sun Touch Plus Broad Spectrum Light
Apollo BriteLite III Broad Spectrum Light
Apollo BriteLite IV Broad Spectrum Light
Apollo BriteLite V Oak Broad Spectrum Light
Apollo BriteLite V Cherry Broad Spectrum Light
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