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Bright Light Therapy Products on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not approved to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. Bright light therapy research has now demonstrated efficacy in depressive disorders including Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a condition where people are thought to become depressed secondary to not getting enough light during the winter. It also seems effective in sleep disorders related to circadian rhythm, for example when people have problems falling asleep, or fall asleep too early and wake up too early. In therapy, one is exposed peripherally to the bright light at certain times of the day. Potential side effects include the possible induction of a manic state and possible eye damage. There are many devices on the market. One informative site is www.apollohealth.com which features several of the Appollo products. |
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