Light therapy encompasses various methods for alleviating ailments and illnesses that affect many people, especially during the dark season of the year. Modern technology makes it possible to combat the effects of colds or winter depression, for example, with special daylight lamps, light alarm clocks, or infrared red-light lamps.
We offer a selection of various devices for light therapy, which we would like to introduce to you below.
Where are daylight lamps used?
Perhaps you have already experienced winter depression yourself. Many people suffer from low-daylight winter months, experiencing mood swings or low spirits. A vitamin D deficiency is often a trigger. The rays of the sun enable the body to produce this vitamin itself. If you rarely get out in the sun during autumn or winter, this may lead to reduced vitamin D production. The artificially generated "sunlight" from daylight lamps can therefore be particularly helpful if work or illness means you rarely leave the house.
In Nordic countries, such as Scandinavia, where the sun is hardly ever visible during the winter months, daylight lamps can be found in practically every household.
What you should bear in mind when using daylight lamps:
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Keep at least 15 to 20 cm away from the lamp.
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Do not use lamps with light intensities of 10,000 lux for longer than 30 minutes at a time.
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Begin your sessions with shorter intervals of 10 to 20 minutes.
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Position the daylight lamp so that your entire face is illuminated - for example, when working at a desk.
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The light should also reach the retina of your eyes - do not wear sunglasses during daylight therapy.
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For optimal therapeutic effects, the daylight lamp should be used daily over several weeks.
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Keep easily flammable materials away from the hot lamp.
Buy daylight lamps
For example, we offer high-quality daylight lamps from Beurer.
This model features convenient one-button operation and, with its compact dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 x 2.6 cm, is ideal for use at a desk or on the go.
The illuminated area measures 20 x 12 cm and uses LED technology.
The lamp's light is UV-free and flicker-free, with a light intensity of 10,000 lux.
Thanks to a flexibly mountable stand, it can be used in both vertical and horizontal orientations.
Wake up relaxed with a light alarm clock
If you have trouble falling asleep, you can also use light alarm clocks in reverse, allowing the light to gradually dim as you gently drift off to sleep.
Red light - Grandma's home remedy for a stuffy nose
One of the best-known forms of light therapy is red-light treatment. Many of you probably remember this from childhood: when you had a stuffy nose, your mother or grandmother would bring out a red light. The light rays were intended to provide pleasant warmth and loosen mucus in the sinuses.
However, the intense heat radiation from red light can also be used to treat other ailments. For example, it can also help with:
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Muscle tension
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Fibromyalgia
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Lumbago
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Rheumatic conditions
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Middle ear infections
The pleasant effect comes from the so-called deep heat, caused by the infrared light rays of the red-light lamp. Immediately after switching it on, you can feel the lamp's light taking effect.
Buy red-light lamps
In our range, you will find, for example, infrared lamps from Beurer. These red-light lamps provide very intensive irradiation with an output of 500 watts. The lamp shade can be adjusted to five different positions for your convenience.
Thanks to its non-slip base, the device stands securely on all level surfaces.
There are a few things you should always bear in mind when using red-light lamps:
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Never look directly into the light - your eyes must remain closed during treatment.
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Keep all easily flammable materials away from the hot lamp.
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Keep at least 50 centimeters away and do not touch the glass while the lamp is on.
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Do not use the red-light lamp for longer than 10 to 15 minutes at a time.
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Before switching it on, check that the device is standing on a level surface and cannot tip over.
