Our lifestyles are causing us to fight what Mother Nature intended for us by living in the dark.

The good news is that researchers in light therapy have made great strides in recent years in understanding the impact of light on our health and wellness, and there is an increasing awareness among the general population about the importance of getting enough light.

The reality, however, is that we are not likely able to change our lifestyle significantly to go out and get the light we need on a daily basis. So bringing the light we need to us in the form of light therapy is the next best solution.

Most of us are light deprived and we are paying for it with our health. We spend the majority of our day working indoors with little or no bright light and then rush home to spend more time indoors to read, watch television, use the computer, listen to music, or exercise. Even when we do get out in the sun we wear dark sunglasses to protect us from harmful UV light, but in doing so, we block the beneficial rays from the sun.

The following are the common signs that you are not getting enough bright light in the beneficial wavelengths:

• Depressed Mood

• Low Energy

• Irritability

• Difficulty Concentrating

• Carbohydrate Cravings

• Social Withdrawal

• Reduced Libido

• Trouble Sleeping

Research has shown light therapy have benefits for various circadian rhythm sleep disorders, Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS), Bulimia Nervosa, Alzheimer's Disease (through regulation of sleep patterns), and non-seasonal Major Depression. Research into these conditions is ongoing at major institutions worldwide.

Recommended Use: Light therapy usage varies with the individual. For instance, usage times for winter blues are typically 15-60 minutes per day. Ideal exposure time is the morning, as early as possible. Additional sessions are indicated mid-day and early evening, as required.

• The Litebook® should be positioned approximately 12-24 inches (30-60 cm) from your face, and should be offset at a 30 to 45 degree angle, like sunlight coming in a window.
• The Litebook's® light beam must be directed at your eyes, and your eyes must be open to achieve benefit.
• The Litebook's® light beam is very bright - like the sun - in order to provide the benefit you seek. You do not stare at The Litebook® - as you do not stare at the sun – although it is not harmful to glance at it occasionally.
• Typically, you will recognize when you've received sufficient light - most often by feelings of heightened alertness, energy, and/or mood.

Contraindications: Bright light therapy has been extensively researched at leading institutions worldwide for over 20 years. Most people experience no side effects; however, some individuals may experience minor side effects (headaches, eye strain, occasional nausea) that tend to disappear after the first few days of exposure. Bright light therapy has proven safe and highly effective when used under the supervision of a trained clinician or physician. It is recommended that individuals considering light therapy consult with their doctor regarding any history of eye disease, as well as the appropriateness of light therapy. The Litebook® has undergone extensive testing for safety by a leading consulting medical physicist.