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B. Light therapy
In certain situations, our body clock is no longer in phase with the external
environment. The circadian rhythms are out of sync.
This is particularly true in winter when there is insufficient light; some people
develop SAD syndrome, or seasonal depression. It can also happen to people who
go to sleep too early or too late. Jet lag is another form of a disrupted body clock.
Finally, shift work (which concerns more than 10% of employees in Europe) is
now recognised as causing serious health problems by interfering with circadian
rhythms.
All these problems can be relieved; indeed, completely cured with the correct use
of light and dark. When light is not naturally available, light therapy is the medical
solution which offers the most advantages for the least unwanted side effects.
C. Applications
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (winter blues)
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Fatigue - lack of energy
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Circadian rhythm sleep disorder
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Jet lag
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Working antisocial hours
D. Contraindications
No matter what your reason is for using Luminette®, we recommend not
exceeding the recommended daily duration of use.
There are very few contraindications.
If you have an eye disease (glaucoma, retinitis or retinopathy, or macular
degeneration), we recommend that you consult a specialist before using the
Luminette. if you have cataracts, light therapy may be less effective.
If you are concerned by a psychiatric condition (depression, hysteria, neurosis and
psychosis), it is recommended to consult a doctor before using the appliance.
It is also not advisable to use the Luminette® whilst driving a vehicle, or using
maquinery requiring concentration or a wild field of vision.
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