Do you get the same benefits if you sit in front of the light with your eyes closed?
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I emailed Northern Light Technologies about when and how to use the light. She responded "for light therapy the best time to use it is in the morning AFTER you wake up. You need to position the lamp at a distance of 12" and use it for 30 minutes. Your eyes need to be open and the lamp needs to be either directly in front of you or diagonally from you. Your face needs to be illuminated by the lamp. Try using it in the morning as you're having breakfast or reading the morning paper.eating breakfast or reading the paper. Hope this helps.
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Your eyes must be open for you to receive the healing benefits of the light. You don't stare directly into the light, but your eyes must be open for the light to enter your eyes.
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Based upon the principle of how it works, YES. The light will still reach your retina and activate the brain. As far as cautions, or potential adverse effects or side effects, you really should research further. I can't comment on that or be responsible for the above.
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Yes, I use it as a reading light in bed before I go to sleep. You do have to keep the light close (about 30 centimeters) to the page.
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My understanding is that the therapeutic benefit is usually found by being at the appropriate distance to receive 10,000 lux (measure of brightness or lumosity) for 20 to 30 minutes per day. However, if you are sitting further away, and thus only getting maybe 5,000 lux, the recommendation is to increase time of exposure to compensate. I have left a high-powered therapy lamp on all day in my office (I am at my desk on and off -- sometimes for hours on end), and suffered no ill effects. I had it positioned correctly (shining down on me) but I placed it about two to two and a half feet away. These are bright lights, and mine provided a lot of illumination for the room. It also provided a LOT of illumination in my work area, which made it easier to work. I had this setup all last winter, and I felt more energized and greater cognitive clarity and focus after I began using it. (I was not depressed when I started using it.)
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No. It's open on the top to begin with and the material is pretty light weight so if your lit from behind people out side could see a silhouette of you in the room.
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I use mine by the bedside often and it doesn't bother me at all. Yes, you can certainly block out the light.
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as long as you do not leave it on too long yes it does lighten under the eyes...
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No, not at all. It is just to provide a soft cushion over the eyes to keep more light out.
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no; you can just use under a lamp too or bright sunlight. That said, the LED light helps a lot.
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It depends on what you wish to accomplish. For Seasonal Affective Disorder, it might still be effective. If you have a circadian phase delay (extreme night owl, difficulty waking in the morning), then having the light as soon as you wake is important. This is even doubly so if you wake/drive to work early in the morning before the sun is up.
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Yes it turns so you can direct the light. Great for keeping it out of your eyes while studying.
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If you want to stay awake while you read (such as if you're reading complicated documents or reading a textbook), very blue light is probably a good thing and this would be good. Blue light tends to boost alertness and reduce melatonin production.If you want to read to relax as you get ready to fall asleep, this is definitely not the right lightbulb for your needs! Melatonin is critical to telling your brain that it's time to sleep. This is why they recommend avoiding computer screens (that tend to produce a lot of blue light) for a while before bedtime.
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Probably. It's pretty voluminous to keep directly in front of you. It's not obnoxious and it doesn't hurt your eyes to stare into it but it is a very bright soft beam. When I have it on in my room in the evening its the only light i need on. It lights up a room better than any of my table lamps. My boss kept one in his office but it was a huge office and he's a dramatic guy. He also kept it behind him instead of in front of him.
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I have the same experience and haven't figured out what to do about it. On the other hand I love the sleep timer and the music sends me into la la land so I don't worry about the light.
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When turned on, you simply place the light over each section of your face and hold it there for about 3 minutes, then move to the next section. I do this every night before bed. I actually get into bed about 30 to 40 minutes early and sit on the bed before turning in and use the LightStim while watching TV. I use it over every part of my face and on my neck, except over my eyes of course. I have used it every night, except for one, for the past six weeks and I can tell a difference. It usually takes me about 45 minutes. If you are not going to commit to doing this every night, then I wouldn't buy it. But I have seen a difference. When turned on, you simply place the light over each section of your face and hold it there for about 3 minutes, then move to the next section. I do this every night before bed. I actually get into bed about 30 to 40 minutes early and sit on the bed before turning in and use the LightStim while watching TV. I use it over every part of my face and on my neck, except over my eyes of course. I have used it every night, except for one, for the past six weeks and I can tell a difference. It usually takes me about 45 minutes. If you are not going to commit to doing this every night, then I... » Read More When turned on, you simply place the light over each section of your face and hold it there for about 3 minutes, then move to the next section. I do this every night before bed. I actually get into bed about 30 to 40 minutes early and sit on the bed before turning in and use the LightStim while watching TV. I use it over every part of my face and on my neck, except over my eyes of course. I have used it every night, except for one, for the past six weeks and I can tell a difference. It usually takes me about 45 minutes. If you are not going to commit to doing this every night, then I wouldn't buy it. But I have seen a difference. « Show Less
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Yes. I have to control lighting in the room. I normally have to close the blinds because with even indirect bright sunlight the glare is strong.
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No, this is a gel and affects your vision significantly. It is best used while sleeping.