Beurer TL70 LED Round Daylight Lamp for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Reduced sunlight in winter can be incredibly tough for those with seasonal depression, and even more so for bedbound patients who can't go outside whose mood may already be dour. The Beurer TL70 LED Round Daylight Lamp for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) effectively simulates sunlight with a powerful LED bulb for light therapy, and the portable design can easily be carried between patients and beds. This Beurer model features three light settings for sunrise, midday and sunset light, helping improve natural circadian rhythm.
What's Included?
- 1 x Circular LED Daylight Lamp
Features of the Beurer TL70 Mid-Size Daylight Lamp
- Provides wellbeing for body and soul
- Small diameter of 33cm for easy portability
- Practical and attractive slim design with LED technology
- Offers ten brightness levels to choose from
- Light intensity approximately 10000 lux (distance of 10cm)
- UV-free for safer and risk-free use
- LED timer displays treatment time (from 15 to 120 minutes)
- Supplied with a three-year manufacturer's guarantee
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
Benefits of Light Therapy for Overcoming SAD
This cleverly designed Daylight Lamp provides light intensity of 10000 lux, which equals the amount of sunlight you would receive by stepping outside. Only one additional hour of natural daylight can have numerous positive effects on your wellbeing and help you deal with symptoms of light deficiency, such as low mood, lack of energy, insomnia and listlessness.
Discreet and Convenient Design
Thanks to LED technology, this Daylight Lamp has a very slim and attractive design that looks great on any desk or table. Its small diameter makes this lamp easy to take with you when you travel as well, making sure you can enjoy the benefits of natural illumination wherever you are.
Technical Specifications
- Illumination Surface: Approximately 33cm
- Intensity of Light: Approximately 10 000 lux
- Product Dimensions (WxHxD): 366 x 335 x 203mm
- Colour Temperature of the LEDs: 5300 K +/- 300 K
- Spectrum: 400 - 800nm
- Colour Rendering Index (CRI): >90
- Certified medical product
