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Is light therapy covered by insurance providers?
Light therapy is recommended by healthcare professionals for combating SAD and other body-clock disruptions in the U.S. and Canada, as well as northern Europe and elsewhere. Patients in the U.S., Canada and some other countries are able to obtain a prescription for light therapy from a physician, and increasingly, receive reimbursement from insurance companies for the purchase of a light therapy device. (Consult your insurance carrier for possible coverage.)
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How long do I need to use The Litebook®?
Light therapy usage varies with the individual. For instance, usage times for winter blues are typically 15-60 minutes per day, while for jet lag, usage times vary with the number of time zones crossed. Ideal exposure time is the morning, as early as possible. Additional sessions are indicated mid-day and early evening, as required.

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How many LUX does The Litebook® provide?
Lux is a measurement of light intensity over a specified area. Traditional fluorescent light boxes have always been rated in terms of lux, typically 10,000 lux at the retina. However, a growing body of research demonstrates that the effectiveness of light therapy is less dependent on the intensity (or lux) of the light source than it is on the wavelength of the light. Numerous research reports on the same peak wavelengths of light emitted by The Litebook® Elite™ conclude that it is these wavelengths of light that are the ‘action spectrum’ for light therapy. In other words, these wavelengths of light are responsible for increasing energy, improving mood, and restoring sleep patterns. Since the white LEDs in all Litebook® products produce light with peaks in the most effective wavelengths, most users find that they need LESS time (typically 15-30 minutes/day) with Litebook® products than they did with larger 10,000 lux light boxes. Thus, while we no longer refer to the ‘lux’ of our products, we are comfortable stating that The Litebook® Elite™ emits light that is the equivalent to 10,000 lux at 24 inches.

How does The Litebook® Elite™ differ from other light therapy devices?
Unlike most existing fluorescent light therapy devices, which are large and clunky in design, The Elite™ is extremely compact, lightweight yet durable, completely portable, and aesthetically pleasing. The Elite™ also features several innovative elements: bright-white light-emitting diodes (LEDs), built-in rechargeable lithium-Ion battery, charge indicator and adjustable timer. More about The Litebook® Elite™:

The Litebook® uses bright white LEDs (light emitting diodes) of a specific wavelength that is identical to the peak wavelength of sunlight, which energizes our bodies and sharpens our minds just like being out in the natural sunshine.
Average user requires less treatment time than fluorescent light products. Many of our users have reported their treatment times have been cut in half. It is best to start with 15 to 30 minutes and adjust the usage time as necessary.
The Litebook® emits no UV radiation.
The Litebook® has been eye safety tested by expert Dr. David H. Sliney, PhD, consulting medical physicist, who concluded “The Litebook® Elite™ diffused LED emitters do not pose a potential hazard to the eye under any realistic viewing conditions.”
The Litebook® uses about 1/10 the power of traditional fluorescent light boxes.
The Litebook® generates virtually no heat.
The Litebook® is the only LED-based light therapy device that is patented in the United States of America, Canada and the European Union.
The Litebook® is the only LED-based light therapy device with published clinical data on efficacy.