Philips GoLite P1 Blue Spectrum Light Therapy Device

Philips GoLite P1 Blue Spectrum Light Therapy Device

Philips GoLite P1 Blue Spectrum Light Therapy Device List Price: $249.00
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Philips GoLite P1 Blue Spectrum Light Therapy Device Details

Manufacturer: Philips Respironics
Brand: Philips Respironics
Release Date: 2005-11-07
Model: GLP1
Color: Grey
Product features:
  • Light therapy device uses blue spectrum wavelengths
  • Effectively treats seasonal affective disorder and other circadian rhythm related mood disorders
  • Blue spectrum is the most effective color in treating these disorders
  • Lightweight and portable, weighs less than 1 pound, measures 6 inches by 6 inches; fully programmable interface and advanced features
  • Equipped with built-in digital timer, automatic shut-down, protective flip cover, long-lasting eye-safe LEDs, and more
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Customer Reviews of Philips GoLite P1 Blue Spectrum Light Therapy Device

Customer Review: Three units out of three purchased were defective out of the box or died within less than a month.
Summary: 1 Stars

I purchased this unit a month ago. In fact, I bought three in succession -- none of them worked. First unit I bought had two LEDs which didn't light. At this price, I brought it back an exchanged it. I plugged the second unit into an outlet to test it out before leaving the store -- it also had two LEDs which didn't light. I should have known better by then, but I exchanged this second unit for a third one, which seemed to work. It took merely a week's use for two of the LEDs to stop functioning. Now, some 20 days later, the entire unit stopped functioning -- no display, will not light. Three units out of three purchased were defective out of the box or died within less than a month. I am now going to go return it for good and will purchase some other brand of light therapy device. Unless you want to risk wasting 200$, I'd recommend that you do the same. Luckily, I'd actually purchased the product at a local store, otherwise I'd have had to go through the hassle of mailing all the defective units back to Amazon, as well.

Customer Review: If you suffer from S.
Summary: 5 Stars

I bought this in hopes it would help my winter depression, and it definitely did. I used it for a few weeks and everything seemed fine but I wasn't real sure if it was actually making me happier, so I stopped for 2 days and I had really bad days. My father also uses this light and it really helps him. Using this light every morning makes a huge difference in how I feel and if I get lazy and don't do it one day I suffer the consequences. If you suffer from S.A.D I would definitely get this item, it's much healthier than getting a prescription and it's cheaper.
I've had mine for 4 months and my father has had his for over a year and we've had no lights go out.

Customer Review: I have since recommended it to several friends and family members...
Summary: 5 Stars

I have used light therapy for years to combat my SAD, but this year has been so much better than before. I bought this device in order to try blue light therapy for a change of pace and because I wanted something smaller than the huge box I had been using before. The unit worked perfectly from the very beginning. I have since recommended it to several friends and family members, all of whom have had the same experience as I had.

I highly recommend this device if you have SAD.

Customer Review: My main issue is adjusting my circadian rhythms.
Summary: 5 Stars

This is my first experience with light therapy and the GoLite really works for me, both to alleviate SAD and adjust my Circadian rhythms. I love the lightness and size of this unit and have had it about a year (2 winters); I've traveled with it twice and it also helped with jet lag and the time difference.

My main issue is adjusting my circadian rhythms. Waking up in the mornings was agonizing, then I would drag for at least 3 hours. And though I had no trouble sleeping once I went to bed, getting composed for sleep was a problem. I'ved used the light seasonally early morning for 15 minutes. Now, I am fully awake once I open my eyes and at night sometimes I will fall asleep like a child -- one moment awake and next thing it's morning. The Go-lite is great.

Customer Review: It really does work!
Summary: 4 Stars

I bought this light at Costco on something of a whim last fall. Having lived in extreme northern climates all of my life, I was quite familiar with light therapy but had never tried it at home. I have to say this unit is quite effective (when used in conjunction with melatonin and exercise) in regulating circadian rythms during the dark cold months of the winter. I have a few issues with the design; first if I am using the light at my desk, if I shut it off when get up for a few minutes, the timer on the light will reset. Secondly, it seems odd that there is no timer to turn the light on automatically if one wanted to have the light come on while they were still in bed (this is especially odd considering the fact that it has a biult in 24hr clock). Finally I have to say that the control for programming this unit are not the most intuative (for all I know it *could* have an auto-on feature, but it sure isn't obvious). With all that said, this sleek, compact unit is excellent to keep at the desk in the office or on the breakfast table in the morning. It really does work! One little side note, do not use it in the evening, it will reset your body clock and make it impossible to fall asleep.
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Description of Philips GoLite P1 Blue Spectrum Light Therapy Device

Feel better, faster with the goLITE p1 from Philips. This is the most effective light therapy device on the market today. The goLITE p1 is the result of more than 20 years of clinical studies from leading institutions such as the National Institute of Health, Harvard University, NASA, The Mayo Clinic, etc., on the effectiveness of light therapy. Light therapy is used to treat a variety of disorders relating to the body clock, or circadian rhythm. Exclusive Bluewave Technology has been clinically proven to be twice as effective as white light, and allows the goLITE p1 to be less than half as intense as other light therapy devices. Feel Better. Faster.
Winter blues got you down? Boost your mood, energy, and sleep with a blue-spectrum light therapy device from Apollo Health. For years the world's leading light therapy researchers and doctors have known that full-spectrum, 10,000 lux light boxes can be very effective at treating seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and other circadian rhythm related mood disorders. But there is something new in store for light therapy: blue spectrum. If you or a loved one is affected by these type of disorders, the Apollo Health GoLite P1 Blue Spectrum Light Therapy Device may help easy your suffering and improve your life.


The GoLite P1 uses blue-spectrum light to boost your mood, energy, and sleep. Detailed view.

This spectral graph shows that Apollo's Bluewave technology precisely matches the wavelengths (446 - 477 nm) that are most effective in treating seasonal disorders. View larger.

Bluewave LED technology produces the same amount of effective light as natural sunlight, eliciting a stronger and quicker response. View larger.
Widely acclaimed as the best-selling, most-recommended manufacturer of 10,000 lux light therapy boxes, Apollo Health has taken a technological step forward with the GoLite P1. Recently, researchers have discovered that a very specific range of blue light is, in fact, the most effective color (wavelength) in treating these disorders. After years of research, Apollo has released this patent-pending product that delivers only the most effective blue spectrum light. Utilizing only the most effective wavelengths, the GoLite P1 provides a more convenient treatment, and fewer side effects than traditional 10,000 lux full-spectrum light therapy devices.

The patent-pending Bluewave technology is the result of 10 years of research with medical universities and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Although other companies may tout the benefits of this new research, only Apollo Health participated in the actual trials. In fact, Apollo is the only company to produce lights that provide 100 percent of the effective blue light spectrum. Bluewave is the most important because it provides a higher effective response than most full spectrum light at one-tenth the intensity of a regular 10,000 lux light therapy device. This means light therapy is not only convenient, but easier on the eyes with fewer side effects. Because Bluewave is so effective, all of the Apollo Health Britewave products have also been upgraded with the new technology. It is clear: Bluewave is the light therapy technology of the future.

Apollo Health recommends keeping the GoLite P1 at 20-22 inches from your face. Once you are comfortable with using the device, you'll be ready to take advantage of the GoLite P1's fully programmable interface and advanced features. This light therapy device is equipped with an adjustable treatment timer with an automatic shut-down, a protective flip cover, long-lasting eye-safe LEDs, and an anti-glare diffuser lens. After you've established your personalized treatment schedule, the GoLite P1 will remember your personal settings. For your convenience, the GoLite P1 has a built-in clock and a backlit digital LCD display. And as the world's smallest light therapy device, the GoLite P1 weights less than one pound. This device is UL, CUL, and CE safety listed, EMF-free, UV-free, and comes equipped with a two-year limited warranty.

The following information regarding the use of GoLite P1 has been provided by Apollo Health:

In almost all conditions, less than one hour is sufficient to produce the desired effect. Exceeding one hour may increase the chances of producing too much serotonin. If you begin to feel too energetic, euphoric, agitated, nervous, jittery, etc., you will want to reduce the amount of time. If you are using antidepressant medication, you should discuss this with your doctor, as you may need to reduce the level of medication or the amount of light you receive.

Most problems with light therapy happen when light is used for more than an hour. Over the last 20 years, light has been proven to be very safe and effective with no long term side effects or ocular damage. However, just as with other safe medications such as aspirin, too much light can cause problems. If you stay under one hour of light at a time, you shouldn't experience any difficulties.


What's in the Box
GoLite P1 light therapy device, carrying case, international AC adapter, and warranty.

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