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Medical explanation of the effect of light therapy
Today we know that sun light acts like a natural clock for many of our physiologic processes. The bright light is absorbed
by the eyes and transmits a form of electrical impulses to the "natural clock" of our brain. By this process our natural clock
(timer) differentiates between bright or dark information and rhythmically distribute of chemical messengers in other parts
of our brain. Bright light stimulates the production of chemical messengers which influences the mood and suppresses
the production of the body’s sleep inducing hormone.
How to use the DAVITA
®
light therapy unit
The light therapy boxe can be used for the following symptoms:
winter depression
non-seasonal affective disorder
premenstrual syndrome („PMS“, “days before the days“)
sleep disorders
The lack of sunlight leads to listlessness, fatigue and depressiveness. The VITALITY can bring back very quickly activity,
performance and good temper with the extra dose of light. The well-being hormone serotonin can be produced signifi-
cantly and increase the good temper. The energy level can rise as on a sunny day.
The especially lightweight and handy VITALITY can be used perfectly during different activities, for example
at breakfast, while reading and relaxing or in the office. The device is easy to handle and safety at home or even on
mobile uses.
Some basic information before using the light therapy units
Before use, kindly check that the instrument is in functional order and that there is no sign of damage. Phototherapy
instruments must only be operated in dry and closed rooms that are free of any explosion risks. The device is not suitable
for use in the presence of flammable anesthetic mixtures with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide. The instruments must
be standing free and should not be exposed to sun.
How to carry out light therapy
Rear of the unit is a stand. Pull out the stand and place the unit on a flat surface such as a table, so the device has a save
stand. Connect the plug with a wall socket. If you press the rocker switch on the front side of the unit, it begins to glow.
Sit down in front of the instrument and keep a distance of approx. 40 cm for 2 hours, approx. 26 cm for 1 hour or approx.
17,5 cm for 30 minutes. After the application time switch off the device.
Keep your eyes open during the treatment. You are in the position to read, watch TV or carry out any other activities.
After every 1 – 2 minutes you should look for a few seconds into the light source. A constant staring into the light source
must be avoided. If you want to cover the phototherapy instrument after use allow the instrument to cool down at least 15
minutes.
Important: In order to be protected against UV-rays, the light box must only be operated with its original protective filter in
place.
Frequency and time of treatment
At home, the treatment can take place daily, especially during autumn and winter time. The best treatment time for winter
depression and the non seasonal depression is the early morning or the time of the lowest mood. The premenstrual
syndrome (“PMS”) is treated most effectively in the evening. As for abnormal shifts in a person’s day-and-night rhythm
(circadian rhythm), i.e. going to bed very early and very early awakening) there are two ways of treating them: if you go to
bed very early and get up very early, treatment is most effective in the evening. If you go to bed very late and wake up
very late, a treatment is best in the morning.
