Full spectrum light

True, it appears UV is not necessary for SAD treatment, but it is essential for other processes in our bodies and so should be included in any treatment. There is far to much scare mongering about UV.

Surfing the net trying to buy Solux lamps I came across this page and just wanted to add a comment in reply to Catherine Acosta which may help with her scheduling problem. I primarily bought a SAD lamp - a Phillips Energy Light - because I wanted to have a daylight source for reading in bed. I don't know that either I or my husband have/had SAD syndrome but all I know is that we put that light on every morning either a half hour or an hour before we want to get up and we bask in glorious light, we often doze or fall back to sleep - it's like being on a beach (without the heat). We get up refreshed and energised. In the evening we use it on its lowest setting for reading (not recommended to use the lamp on an effective setting at that time of night or you'll be energised and unable to sleep). There are two lamps in this series and I recommend the one with the timer because then you know how much light you need and it turns itself off afterwards. Now, can anyone tell me where I can get these Solux lights from in the UK??

Catherine,

Try Androv-medical.com, they sell some pretty good full spectrum compact fluorescent bulbs that fit ordinary light sockets. I use one of their 32 W (130 W equivalent) in my bathroom - it's a very blue white 'cold' light but it does help wake you up in the morning. The Solux bulbs being mentioned i believe are better but they need different fittings and are really for display lighting.

Cheers-John

Hi there
Does anyone know much about Eudemon Purelight and Freshlight Energy Saving Lamps. I've been looking for an affordable SAD lamp and came across www.eudemonuk.co.uk where they sell these incredible sounding light bulbs for under £10.
Julia