Posted by Bekka H. on January 5, 2002, at 0:30:21
In reply to Re: Light Box, posted by Bekka H. on January 5, 2002, at 0:08:18
> > Hey,
> >
> > Does anyone know where you can purchase a light box, or a full spectrum light bulb in Canada ?
> >
> > Jane
>
> The places I'm going to recommend are not in Canada. I think they are in the United States, but if you type their names into your computer's search bar, I'm pretty sure you will find their web sites. I bought mine from Apollo Light Systems. They are in Utah, I believe. I have also heard that The Sunbox Company makes good light boxes. Both of them advertise in physicians' journals. Those are the two I'm familiar with. As I said, I bought mine from Apollo, and it's pretty good, but I heard they've had some problems with the switches. I don't know whether they've corrected those problems yet. The light box helps me a lot! I even use it in the spring and summer on overcast days. The main problem I have with it now is that I can't sit in front of it long enough. You are NOT supposed to look directly into it, but you are supposed to sit fairly close to it for at least 30 minutes to one hour. I'm usually rushing around so much in the morning that it's hard to sit in front of it that long. I have mine in the kitchen, so I make my breakfast in front of it, and sit in front of it while I eat breakfast and read the paper.P.S. I forgot to mention that there are some insurance companies that will reimburse you for the light box if your doctor writes a prescription for it. Hmmm. . .Come to think of it, though, you said you are in Canada, and I think you have a different health care system there, don't you? Well, just thought I'd mention that. Oh, also, Apollo sent the box to me via UPS, and they pack it very well. The boxes are kind of expensive ($300+), but they are well worth it! It's not as good as spring and summer, but I have noticed a definite improvement. I also see a big change when I'm out of town and am unable to take my box with me. I get much more sluggish and depressed then.
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