light boxes

hi, could anyone tell me if
you have a pacemaker is it safe
to use a light box? This question is
for a friend who doesnt use the internet.
thanks in advance.
victoria.

3 Comments

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by PJinSC - 2015-10-11 06:10:17

What is a "light box"?

SAD Light box

by LondonAndy - 2015-10-11 11:10:27

Do you mean the sort used to treat SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder I think - to help against depression on dark winter days)?

I don't see why not. I am diabetic, and I know that their light can be too intense to sit in front of them much because of that, so I have two to uplight my living room when needed.

Good Question!

by donr - 2015-10-13 02:10:31

A "Light Box " is a box w/ some number of fluorescent tubs in it that are very intense & wide spectrum, approaching a bright, sunny day.

It is used by folks suffering SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder - a depression type malady that strikes some people during the winter at higher latitudes that suffer Sunshine depravation during the winter. Generally speaking those affected get up early & sit in front of it & read for an hour or so & can do the same thing at night. The light is so intense that many have to wear sunglasses to perform the therapy.

Google SAD for a good discussion. It is a very debilitating malady for those affected. Makes them want to just sleep all the time.

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