NatureBright SunTouch Plus Light and Ion Therapy Lamp
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Customer Reviews of NatureBright SunTouch Plus Light and Ion Therapy Lamp
Customer Review: Worked from Day One!
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't say enough good things about this product. For years I have joked that I thought I had SAD, as I feel down from Fall to Spring and tired. I crave sunlight and feel healthier when I get out in it. So, when a Dr. suggested an antidepresent because I was feeling off, lethargic and foggy headed, I decided to try this first.
I am so glad that I did! It arrived at 4:00 p.m. and I could not wait until morning to try it, so I plugged it in and sat in front of it reading from 4:30 to 5:00. I felt energized and happier very quickly, and by the time I was done, I felt wide awake. I mean WIDE AWAKE, and I can't say the last time I have felt that way! I enjoyed the rest of the evening with friends and felt great despite the freezing snow storm outside and early darkness. I was not tired, and my mind was focused on conversation and not shutting down.
I am now on Day 3 and I used it this morning before coffee (I usually live on this to even sludge through the day). When I was done with my 30 min. I felt better than if I had had coffee. I was awake and happy and did not even feel I needed the boost, but I had one cup just for enjoyment. I actually sat in Church without feeling like I needed to go home and nap. I was alert and interacting, and smiling...no foggy brain and no feeling like I was sitting there, but not really there.
I am also reading the SAD for Dummies book and it is very helpful!
Customer Review: Helped me with my winter blues
Summary: 5 Stars
I moved from Virginia to Iowa in '06 and experienced SAD during my first winter here. It wasn't something that I recognized right away and by the time spring came, I was 30lbs heavier and suffering from moderate depression. After some extra warm weather exercise and a resolution to not let it happen to me again this year, I did some research on sunlight therapy and settled on this affordable NatureBright product.
I felt the difference within 2 days of using it! My mood brightened and I started to get my initiative back. Even though it is still cold and grey outside, I now go for walks, out to eat, on day trips and have started picking up forgotten projects around the house.
Per the instructions included with the lamp, I sit in front of it for 30 minutes in the morning and then sometimes another 30 minutes in the early afternoon. I have the Ion breeze on throughout the day.
In reference to the actual product, it has a timer which is wonderfully easy to operate and makes the 30 minute timing precise. There is an on/off switch for both the light and the ion air. The lighting area is about the size of a hardback book and has 4 long bulbs.
Overall, I feel that this is a great item to use to perk you up during those winter months inside!
Customer Review: A MUST BUY!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have suffered with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) for about 20 years and have heard about light box therapy for quite awhile, but was always skeptical. This year has been the worst winter for a lot of us, so I desperately needed to try something else (anti-depressants weren't working). I read tons of reviews on all the light boxes offered on Amazon and this seemed to be the cheapest and highest rated. They say it can take up to two weeks to see results and some people were experiencing results in just 4 days. I saw a HUGE difference in just a few days, and it's only gotten better! I'm no longer taking any anti-depressants and am the happiest I've ever been! Everyone around me has seen an improvement in my mood. I sit in front of the box for 30 minutes in the morning while getting ready (you don't have to look directly at it); it's become part of my daily routine. I STRONGLY recommend this product!!! People were saying the ion was too much for them, so I never have turned it on. This product comes with a guide that tells you when and how long to sit in front of the light, which is dependent on what you are accomplishing: SAD, sleep disorders, etc. Light therapy was recently on the news and is proven to not only help with those two disorders, but improve overall health.Customer Review: What a difference!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using this for almost a week now every morning, and I already feel a huge positive change in how alert and energetic I am in the morning. I moved to Northern Vermont a few months ago and have been having trouble adjusting to the short daylight hours. I keep this on my dressing table in the bedroom and turn it on when my alarm goes off. It makes it WAY easier to get moving in the early morning when I'm awake before dawn. I spend about 20 minutes in front of the light while I do hair and makeup, listen to the morning news, etc. This is well worth the cost, I wish I had purchased this 2 months ago.
I also notice that turning this light on in a dark room doesn't shock my eyes the way a normal light does, and my fiancé doesn't grumble when it comes on. He sleeps later than I do and I used to give him a warning before I turned on the overhead light in our bedroom.
About the ionizer - LOVE IT. Ozone is given off by plants when it rains, and also by new electronics (hence the "burning plastic" negative reviews). I find the scent barely noticeable but just enough to make the stale indoor air in my apartment smell fresh. I leave this function on all the time but I notice it's stronger when the light is also on.
Customer Review: Curious and now happy
Summary: 5 Stars
I had looked into these types of lights for light therapy several times, as, I am not a morning person and in the winter it is even worse. During the winter, I feel lethargic and just want to sit or sleep. So, having heard about light therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder, I was curious.
After even more research, I asked my children for this specific light for Christmas. I started using it Christmas morning. Within a few days I really noticed a difference. I would find myself smiling for no reason at all and I had more energy.
I have been using the light daily for 2 months now. During the week I put is on my desk at the office and have it on between 2 and 3 hours, because it sits a couple of feet away from me. On the weekends, I sit on the couch, checking email and watching the news, with the light on the coffee table just about 1 - 1 1/2 feet from me for about an hour. I look directly into the light only occasionally.
Having said that, I am still not a morning person, it is difficult for me to wake up, but not as difficult as it was before. My kids say it is all in my head, and I say, that's fine, it works for me!
I highly recommend this light for people that get the winter blues!