Sad Lamp

Sad Lamp

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SAD Lamps had been initially produced in order to aid folks struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD, hence the name Sad lamp.

SAD lamp is completely safe in most instances, but there is some possibility of side effects.    These can include headaches, occasional insomnia, and eyestrain when used too much.    Make sure that you talk to your doctor about how long your sessions with the full spectrum lamp should be.    Also remember that once the SAD light therapy stops, the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder will return, so create a routine around your lamp and stick with it.

You might think that standing too long in front of the SAD Lamp is bad for health due to the UV lights it is emitting and UV is known for causing skin cancer.  The Flamingo SAD Floor Lamp does not produce any UV lights at all so there will be no health risks from using it too much.  It also produces zero magnetic fields which mean it will not cause interference with other devices such as television, computer or speakers.

SAD is really a ailment during which a person experiences depression-like symptoms during the lengthy dark winter months when natural sunlight is considered to be at its lowest, typically known as the "winter blues.  " People who experience SAD generally have difficulty concentrating, have low energy and tiredness, loss of desire in taking part in day to day activities, bad moods, oversleeping, and overeating.

Many SAD sufferers swear by SAD lamps, or light boxes.  These lamps provide about 10 times the light of an average living room lamp.  People sit by the lamp or light box for 30 minutes or more each day.  The lamps may trigger chemical reactions in the brain that help alleviate SAD.  It's better yet to get outside and enjoy the rare sunny winter days.  One study found that an hour spent outside in the sunshine was worth 2 1/2 hours by the SAD lamp.  And if at all possible, spend part of the winter in a sunnier climate.