Posted by IsoM on March 10, 2002, at 13:11:46
In reply to Do LIGHT BOXES make electric bill skyrocket?, posted by PhoenixGirl on March 10, 2002, at 12:49:40
You need to do your homework about light boxes to decide what brand is best for you. It's like asking what dishwasher or what car is best - it depends on what you want.
First, make sure it can provide at least 10,000 Lux at a comfortable distance. That's the minimum amount needed, the equivalent of a cloudy summer day. After that it basically comes down to looks, ease of moving it about, how it's set up, price, etc. Mine is a plain jane model - functional, not pretty, and it's cheap. It only uses 75 watts but puts out 10,000 Lux. I use it a lot (not for light therapy so much but for bright lighting at night - I hate long, dark winter nights) & never have had to replace the bulb yet.
Just go to http://www.google.com & do a search on light boxes therapy prices.
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