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Light Therapy Sessions Offered At Tan Plus Tan Plus offers light therapy sessions featuring the Aurora™ 10,000 lux Bright Light System. Commonly referred to as a "lightbox", the Aurora is specifically engineered for those who have shown to be adversely affected by the lack of natural sunlight during the dark and depressing fall and winter months. The condition is referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or winter depression. Light therapy, also called bright light therapy or phototherapy, has been used to treat SAD since the early 1980s. Many mental health professionals now consider light therapy to be standard treatment for seasonal affective disorder. Since 1995, under the Essentials Of Life division, Tan Plus has sold the Aurora™ light boxes and other "natural" lighting products in partnership with Lumiram, the largest manufacturer of full spectrum lighting for home, office, and industry. The light box has been mounted at the recommended distance for the desired intensity. You sit directly in front of the unit as the light shines into your eyes. The eyes need be open, and sunglasses should not be worn. You may prefer to look at the light box briefly at regular intervals. The light box intensity of 10,000 lux is much brighter than normal indoor light which is usually 300-500 lux, but not as bright as summer sunlight which can be as bright as 100,000 lux. As with all Tan Plus services, light therapy is provided in a completely private room. While using the light box you can listen to music on your IPod, read a book or magazine, do paperwork on the desk provided, or just relax and meditate. Light therapy units do not emit UV rays and therefore cannot produce a tan or generate vitamin D. Light therapy has potential benefits for people with SAD and may be helpful if you: • Don't want to take
medications such as antidepressants Light therapy may be helpful in treating conditions other than SAD. However, it shouldn't be a substitute for standard treatment. And keep in mind that little research has been done using light therapy for other disorders. These other disorders may include: • Depression other than
seasonal affective disorder
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