has anyone tried the newer blue light lightboxes?
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-goLITE...=14LP8G51AU0BV
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has anyone tried the newer blue light lightboxes?
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-goLITE...=14LP8G51AU0BV
I have. I got one last year after really struggling with fatigue for the past few years, especially in winter. It seems to work a for me. It's not magic, but it helps a bit. There's some chatter about blue lights being harmful to your eyes, but I'm not really sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by liza
Although, I just found out my TSH is high so my fatigue might be due to an underlying thyroid problem.
I have a goLite by Apollo Health that I got at Costco a couple of seasons ago. Perhaps it's an older version of the one you pasted?Quote:
Originally Posted by liza
I find it's really effective. Better than coffee in terms of getting going in the morning. My one complaint is that it has a high-pitched electrical hiss when it's plugged in, and it has to be plugged in for the automatic timer to work, say if I want it to turn on automatically 15 minutes before I need to haul myself out of bed. So I just run it battery mode and have the light nearby on the table when I'm having my morning coffee & checking the news.
The other thing that really helps me is finding some way to stay moderately active and fit during the winter months. I've been pretty good at staying on a schedule with Pilates. This year I'm hoping to add in some swimming.
That, and sometimes accepting that I'm going to have an off week every now and then.
I have used SAD light therapy for a few years now. I find it definitely helps! I also take Vitamin D and Magnesium supplements. With the vitamin D you have to make sure to get D3 as that's the one that works the best (it's not a brand)
I also just by the bulb and use a lamp bu there are special lamps you can buy. Depending on where you live you may get enough vitamin D from the sun but most places don't in the winter fall months. so it's best to supplement.
Good luck!!
Hope this helps
Lexy