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SAD Light Manual
Model – LND018915V3
1. About the SAD Light
Instructions for Use
Congratulations on the purchase of your new “SAD Light”. The product will offer many years of
reliable usage if handled correctly. Please keep your receipt, these instructions and the original
packaging safe in case of future requirement.
Please read the instructions carefully to gain the most benefit from your new “SAD Light”,
although the usage guidelines in this document do not replace the advice of your qualified
medical advisor.
Intended Use:
Medical intended use of this appliance is to treat the symptoms SAD (seasonal affective disorder)
or winter depression. “SAD Light” is intended to boost people energy level, to adjust circadian
rhythms and make people feel more awake. “SAD Light” is safe and medically proven to provide
relief from the symptoms of SAD.
How does the “SAD Light” work?
In autumn and winter, the seasons with the least sunlight because of shorter days, the lack of
sunlight and a problem with certain brain chemicals stops the hypothalamus working properly.
The lack of light is thought to affect the production of the hormone melatonin (that makes you
sleepy).
“SAD Light” uses bright lights to simulate the sunlight during the darker autumn and winter,
whilst eliminating the dangerous UV rays contained in sunlight. The additional light helps to
adjust the levels of melatonin that can help the symptoms of SAD.
Seasonal Affective Disorder:
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) as known as winter depression or winter blues. It may cause
people:
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Feel low, listless and fatigued
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Need for more sleep
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Have trouble concentrating
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Less active than normal
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Lack in energy
Symptoms occur during the same season each year. Most people with SAD start to have
symptom in winter and feel better in summer.
Contraindication:
The following conditions may be contraindication for use of this appliance:
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suffer(ed) from severe depression
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recent eye surgery or a diagnosed eye condition whereby doctor advised you to avoid bright
light
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on specific medication (i.e. certain antidepressants, psychotropic drugs or malaria tablets);
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have high blood pressure with vitreous hemorrhage have no benefit;
