Beurer TL45 Perfect Day Light Therapy SAD Lamp
During winter, many people in the UK wake up before sunrise and leave work after the sun sets, which can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder. Featuring a strong LED light that simulates sunlight, the Beurer TL45 Perfect Day Light Therapy SAD Lamp can help alleviate SAD symptoms like stress, lethargy, anxiety and general fatigue. This model includes three modes for specific morning, afternoon and evening light, helping to restore and maintain a healthy body clock.
What's Included?
- 1 x Daylight Therapy Lamp
- 1 x Mains Part
- 1 x Instruction Manual
Key Features and Benefits
- Light therapy lamp for improved sense of well-being during winter
- Can be used to imitate the natural progression of a sunny day
- Three different colour temperature settings to support focus and relaxation
- Active, therapy and relax modes help to regulate your day-night rhythm
- Can help aid melatonin production for better quality sleep
- Reduces seasonal symptoms of depression
- Helps to balance hormones for a better mood
- Stronger and more effective than normal indoor lighting
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression caused by lack of sunlight in the winter months. Medical professionals have posited that prevents a part of the brain called the hypothalamus from working properly, which can result in:
- Increased melatonin production: melatonin is a hormone that controls sleep, so increased production leads to feelings of fatigue and lethargy
- Reduced serotonin production: serotonin is a hormone that affects mood, so decreased production has been linked to feelings of depression
- Interrupted body clock (circadian rhythm): as sunlight is used by the body to time certain functions, lack of sunlight can be disruptive to healthy function
What Are the Symptoms of SAD?
SAD is often recognised for a general low mood in the winter months, which is why it is also known as winter depression. However there are more specific symptoms that can help you identify SAD. These include but are not limited to:
- Sadness
- Lack of pleasure or enthusiasm
- Irritability
- Feelings of despair
- Lowered self esteem
- Being quicker to cry
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Lethargy
- Tiredness
- Lack of focus
- Increased appetite leading to weight gain
Why Use the Beurer Perfect Day SAD Lamp?
Sunlight is essential for our hormonal balance, and the Beurer SAD Lamp is able to provide light levels that significantly influence our wellbeing. Providing a suitable replacement for natural sunlight, the Beurer Perfect Day Lamp is effective as a preventative measure and treatment of SAD.
How Does the Beurer Light Therapy SAD Lamp Help With SAD?
Some of the common symptoms of SAD are thought to be a result of imbalances in hormones such as serotonin (our happy hormone) and melatonin (our sleep hormone). The Beurer SAD Lamp emits light levels that indirectly influence our production of these two important hormones. Using the Beurer Therapy Lamp when you wake up, for example, can help to reduce melatonin levels can end the production of melatonin and brighten your mood.
How Many Settings Does the Beurer SAD Lamp Have?
The Beurer Light Therapy Lamp has three unique settings that are designed to imitate the natural progression of a sunny day. The Beurer SAD Lamp can also be used in a targeted manner to support different work and rest phases throughout your day:
- Active: This mode imitates the morning light and is ideal for when you need to focus and concentrate
- Therapy: This setting imitates the afternoon light and can help improve motivation and mood balance
- Relax: This option imitates the evening light and is effective for helping you to relax and unwind
What Time of Day Should I Use the Beurer SAD Lamp?
Beurer recommends the following two applications:
To imitate a sunny day:
| Programme | Recommended Start Time |
|---|
| Relax | 6am |
| Active | 10am |
| Therapy | 12pm |
| Active | 2pm |
| Relax | 8pm |
For optimum light during a work day:
| Programme | Recommended Start Time |
|---|
| Therapy | 6am |
| Active | 8am |
| Relax | 12pm |
| Active | 1pm |
| Relax | 8pm |
Beurer recommends positioning yourself as close as possible to the Beurer Therapy Lamp (approx. 20 - 45cm). They advise that treatment is most effective when used for at least 7 consecutive days.
Technical Specifications
- Intensity of Light (Lux): 3,000 (Relax) 7,000 (Active) 10,000 (Therapy)
- Dimensions: 200 x 250 x 60mm
- Weight: approx. 475g (+175g mains part)
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