*Please note - I paid full retail for this. I did not receive a discount for this review*
I am new to the light therapy way of thinking. I have several medical problems including Fibro, Chronic Fatique, and Arthritis. The worst part for me in all of this is the sheer exhaustion I feel every day. Friends have fallen by the wayside because they don't understand why I can't just get up and shake it off. If I hear one more person say to me, "just get up. You won't feel like it, but you have to make yourself. It's mind over matter."
Since I have tried many therapies, all to no avail, I decided to look into more unconventional therapies and avenues. I started with Binaural Beats, and decided to augment that with light. I know this is a review of just the light, but it's worth mentioning that using free apps I downloaded some basic binaurals, and there is a definite, if subtle, difference. If you are purchasing this light, I would absolutely recommend trying it with the beats.
The light arrived quickly, two day shipping from Prime.
I spent about a day and a half researching before choosing the NatureBright SunTouch Plus. I really wanted the alarm clock light that mimics the sunrise. But what it came down to for me was the value for my money. Although the clock lights say that the light is bright and it is enough, in reviewing the customer images I picked up on the fact that the light really only covered their faces at a bare minimum. It appeared to me that you would have to be sitting 'just so' to get that limited light field only on your face, and that staying for 30 minutes in the positions shown might be uncomfortable. Yes, it's true that this NatureBright does't have the dimming sunset and bright sunrise effects to wake/sleep to. However it is notably less expensive and more notably very large. In comparing the two technologies, giving up the automatic feature to have a much larger light that I have to physically turn on didn't seem like that much of a trade-off.
So the packaging was nice and sturdy. The light itself is cased in a plastic housing that kind of makes the light look and feel inexpensive. The closest I can describe the size is this; have you ever had or seen the Conair (or any brand) lighted make up mirror? The one that is tri fold? This NatureBright light looks just like that without the side mirrors. So the light area itself is about the size of a piece of notebook paper.
This light is incredibly BRIGHT! (I will most likely use it as a light by my vanity mirror for applying my eye makeup) I like the fact that I can turn it on and then focus on other things for the 15-30 minute sessions. The light wraps around my face even though it is sitting off to the side. To start my day I will grab my latte, my phone and headphones, and the NatureBright. Then I will but on some Binaural Beats for energy and healing, pop in my headphones, and use the first session as a sort of meditation. I have only had the light 2 days, but I can definitely tell a difference already. I look forward to getting up now instead of dreading having to drag myself out the door.
I find this odd as I am definitely not into hippy-dippy stuff or meditation or any of that, but I love love love this light. Light therapy itself has been around for quite a while, mainly for SAD patients (Seasonal Affect Disorder) and to reset our internal clocks. More and more research has recently suggested that the light therapy is great for many other ailments than they first thought, mainly the pain of Fibro. I cannot and will not debate the validity of the research, however I can definitely say that in only 2 days, it has had an effect on me.
In researching this product, I kept reading all of the reviews and getting more and more confused. So I will try to make mine as straightforward and unambiguous as possible:
Pros:
Light surface area is huge.
The brightness is amazing.
You don't have to contort into one position, light is bright and big enough to sit naturally and get other things done.
Doesn't get hot. (after 30 minute session I can touch, move, hold the light and it's just warm)
Nicely packaged and doesn't look bad should you choose to leave it out, it won't detract from your aesthetic
Claims that this light will improve mood and energy - I have found them to be valid for me
Reasonable cost
Controls are located on the top and are VERY user friendly.
Time function so you can set your session to 15 minute intervals.
I would definitely recommend to anyone considering a light therapy purchase, especially if you are comparing to the clocks. If you are unsure, look at the customer images for the clocks and notice how the light only shines bright on a small area so for it to be effective you would have to stay in 1 position for 30-45 min.
I didn't mention the negative ion feature in this review as I don't feel like I understand that therapy enough to determine if it works. If I feel later that it has an impact I will amend my review to include that.
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Sun Touch Plus 10000 LUX Light Therapy & Air Purifier
Feel the radiance of a cloudless blue sky indoors with Nature Bright's SunTouch Plus! By harnessing the healing powers of the blue sky, this prescription strength light delivers an optimal amount of blue light rated at 8000 Kelvin, and 10,000 Lux. Our clinically-proven Sky Effect Technology is cool, safe, and comfortable. Its bright light is sure to deliver a therapeutic sense of well-being in any setting.
Supply Fresh and Clean Air Around You
- Enhances mood, energy, and promotes a restful night
- Re-syncs your body's internal clock
- Ideal for both office and home
- Increases energy levels
- Promotes concentration
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The SunTouch Plus is an ideal solution for those suffering from mood swings during and after pregnancy, a loss of energy due to age, or a low mood as a result of lack of sunlight, particularly in winter. |
Every SunTouch Plus comes with a built-in Negative Ionizer, which emits odorless, tasteless, microscopic negative ions commonly found in nature that are shown to lift your spirits. |
The light therapy lamp emits a therapeutic 10,000 Lux light to help boost your mood, energy, and concentration without being hard on the eyes. |
Sky Effect capitalizes on a revolutionary scientific discovery of a third receptor in the human eye that is sensitive to light frequencies particularly the wavelength in the "blue spectrum". |
How to Effectively Use Light Therapy
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The intensity of the light box determines how far to sit from it as well as the length of the time needed to use it. 10,000 lux light boxes usually require only 30 min per session sitting from at least 20 inches away, whereas 2,500 lux light boxes may required up to 20 hours per session. |
Light therapy on average involves 30 min to 2 hour daily sessions. When first using light therapy, start with small increments of time such as 15 min, and then gradually work up to longer periods. For most people, light therapy is most effective if used in the morning. |
Light therapy required time and consistency but it doesn't have to be boring. You can read, use a computer, eat, write, watch television, etc. while using light therapy. |
You may start to feel better within several days of light therapy, if used appropriately (though it usually takes two or more weeks). Persisting with a daily routine can help to maintain those benefits over time. |
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Hidden Gem
NatureBright is not just some random "fake" type of sun product out there. This is a truly special and meaningful product which will be appreciated by an avid Amazon Prime shopper like myself. I spend a ton of time researching products and before I ever make a purchase. Sometimes, I honestly go through 10-15 pages before I ever make up my mind and purchase a product. I researched only the top Amazon Therapy Lamps out there and realized that most of them are very similar more or less. With an exception of this one. This is really the only one that I was able to find that seems to have a really unique quality, design, style, and overall sleek look.This NatureBright SunTouch Plus Light and Ion Therapy Lamp is truly something that helps to balance your body clock in winter, leave your feelings energized, rejuvenated, and simply nice to have at home, especially in winter! The product is amazing and gives a nice natural remedy for winter months and winter cold while boosting the energy levels, in my opinion.It is really nice & convenient to have such natural product at home whenever you might need it & especially in case your work hours are unique. I also enjoy turning it on in the mornings when waking up and since it is lightweight, I can even move it around a bit when I get ready......The therapy lamp comes with some beautiful perks such as, timer and others. Consequently, this makes it so wonderful to use on a daily basis & even before going to bed, in case you need some nice little extra shot of energy and fall asleep nice and comfortably without worrying about turning it off or that it will break. You can set a timer for 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes. The construction is sturdy, solid and relatively lightweight--making it a really convenient product to even carry it around from place to place.The product dimensions are 9 x 6 x 13 in and the weight is about 1 pound or so. As you can see, this makes it a really wonderful little & lightweight product for me to carry around when needed.Also, just a side note: when you look at the negative reviews, they do not seem to have a common theme and therefore I was not too worry about it. I would have totally be willing to pay more for this NatureBright "sun touch" and just love how sturdy this product is as well. Like one can see from my photos, I am very excited to show this product and let other people that research products as much as I do, have a thoughtful, full review.Overall, I cannot thank NatureBright eloquently enough & really believe that my observation of reviews and not buying the first product I saw resulted in this amazing result-this amazing product!!!! Also, as you can see from the pictures, it looks pretty fashionate in my opinion as it has a simple, yet really nice & effective design.Would recommend this product to anyone & so far, I love this therapy lamp!! Will buy again and will try to refer my friends and family to this product and company because it is not cheap like the other lamps that I have researched and is high quality.
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Second year using. Working great this year.
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If you aren't getting the full benefits, I suggest increasing your duration and/or supplement with Vitamin D.
I also want to add in that around the openings where the ionizer emits ions, there is some blackening that looks like soot. It will not wash off. I no longer no use the ionizer part as I didn't find it very beneficial, so I am not too concerned about this. It looks like it has been an resigned since I purchased mine last year so this may have been addressed.
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The lamp has helped me a lot. I not only get affected by the SAD or the "winter blues", but any type of dreary weather seems to make me feel fatigued and down. I used it daily in the winter months and as needed on the other days. It isn't a miracle cure for me. I still feel out of sorts, but I do feel better, have more energy, and I can function.
I'm not sure if the ionizer has done anything for me. It makes the air around me feel fresher. I like it keep it turned on when I have the light on. It has a slight smell, but I don't mind the scent.
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