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Typically, you will recognize when you’ve received sufficient light therapy – most often by
feelings of
heightened alertness, energy and/or mood.
• Refer to the diagram below for proper positioning of the Litebook Elite.
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RECOMMENDED USAGE – SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
‘WINTER BLUES’
•
When we are exposed to bright light first thing in the morning, we feel more alert and
optimistic all day long. That’s why for most people, we recommend using your Litebook
Elite
as early as possible upon awakening
– within the
first hour
if possible – especially
during the
shorter, darker days of winter
when your body needs it most.
•
Daily use
of the Litebook Elite is strongly recommended during the fall and winter months
(September – March: Northern Hemisphere; March – September: Southern Hemisphere)
.
•
Many users report continued benefits when used on a
daily basis year round.
SENIORS
• As the body ages, the circadian clock begins to
shift back
to an earlier schedule, which is
why many individuals in this age group report changes in their sleeping patterns that can
affect their quality of life.
• One major factor responsible for this is the fact that most older adults do not receive
adequate
exposure to sunlight
.
•
Common complaints
among this age group are daytime fatigue, sleep fragmentation,
sleepiness in early evening and wakefulness in the middle of the night, interrupted sleep,
and night wandering.
• Older adults typically respond to
15-30 minutes
of bright light exposure in the
early
evening.
The Litebook Elite should be used as part of the normal evening routine: while
eating dinner, reading the newspaper, watching TV, etc.
This will tell your body that it is
still light – and that you still want to be awake and alert – and
delay your bedtime
until later
in the evening.
• For some individuals, a
second dose of bright light at midday
gives them an
extra boost
of energy
to make it through the day.
• Daily use will help you sleep through the night and awaken at your preferred time.
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