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SAD Day Light -
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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 of SAD (seasonal affective disorder) or winter depression.
“SAD Light” is intended to boost people’s energy levels, 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 danger-
ous UV rays contained in sunlight. The additional light helps 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 -
Need for more sleep
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Have trouble concentrating
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Less active than normal
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Lack energy
Symptoms occur during the same season each year. Most people with SAD start to have symptoms during 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 has 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;
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skin sensitive to light, such as systemic lupus erythematosus
Always consult your doctor before your start using this appliance if you have any of the above conditions.
Possible side effects:
The following side effects you may experience:
- headaches - Eyestrain
- sleeping
problems - Nausea
Measures to avoid, minimize or alleviate these side effects:
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Increase the treatment distance
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Avoid using the appliance during the late evening or before sleep
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Stop using the appliance for a few days to make the side effects disappear and then try again.
1. About the SAD Light
