FAQ

 

1. What are the benefits of waking up to light?

Bright light therapy offers several benefits for people with sleep disorders and other complications caused by sleep deprivation. Bright light therapy has been used effectively since late 1980s to help those suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Studies show that people with SAD notice significant mood improvement within a week of daily morning light therapy session. Studies also show that bright light therapy can be also effective for insomnia, helping to restore normal sleep patterns in people who can't fall asleep at night or who wake up too early in the morning. Light therapy ha also been used to treat severe jet lag, eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, and depression associated with pregnancy, PMS, chronic anxiety and panic attacks.

 

 

2. What are Circadian Rhythms?

The biological clock is scientifically referred to as the circadian rhythm. These rhythms show an approximate period length of 24 hours.

 

 

3. What is SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)?

Some people suffer from symptoms of depression during the winter months, with symptoms subsiding during the spring and summer months. This may be a sign of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): a mood disorder associated with depression episodes and related to seasonal variations of light. As seasons change, our »biological internal clocks« or circadian rhythms shift due partly to these changes in sunlight patterns. This can cause our biological clocks to be out of »step« with our daily schedules. The most difficult months for SAD sufferers are January and February. Although anyone can suffer from SAD, younger people and women are at higher risk.

 

 

4. How can PER 3TM's light therapy treat my SAD?

Phototherapy or bright light therapy has been shown to suppress the brain's secretion of melatonin. PER 3TM uses a combination of bright light therapy and dawn simulation to treat seasonal affective disorder.

 

 

5. How does PER 3TM help those with hearing loss or impairment?

The PER 3TM is a unique invention that was designed also for the people who are hearing impaired. The progress light placed on a bedside table will awaken even the deepest sleeper silently. It is a revolutionary way to wake up for everyone, with a simulated sunrise that offers the perfect alternative to traditional loud alarm clocks.  

 

 

6. What are the benefits of PER 3TM for shift-time workers?

PER 3TM can help night-shift workers reset their internal clocks. That means increasing exposure to morning light if you need to advance your clock and getting extra evening light if you need to delay it. This type of treatment also helps those with certain other types of sleep disorders.

 

 

7. What are the benefits of PER 3TM for frequent travelers?

Izpostavljenost jutranji svetlobi pozdravi »Jet lag«  v nekaj dneh. Nekateri ljudje imajo težave s podaljšanimi fazami spanja. S prisilnim 27 urnim dnevom dopolnjenim s primerno stimulacijo lučke  bodo vsi kemični procesi v nekaj dneh ponovno obnovljeni.

 

 

8. Who can benefit from PER 3TM ?

  • People who daily work behind the computer
  • Those who seasonally feel light-deprived, lose their energy, and experience the »winter blues«
  • People who are confronted by stress daily
  • Those who are experiencing negative feelings and overwhelming depression.
  • Those who suffer the consequence of seasons rotation.
  • People who occasionally feel lack of sunlight, loss of energy and experience SAD syndrome (Seasonal Affective Disorder).
  • People with day-time problems and disturbed sleep patterns.  
  • People who have hearing impairment. 
  • People who work in heavy working conditions and night shift workers.
  • Those who work in dark places, or in offices without windows.
  • Long distance flyers with disturbed sleep patterns (jet lag).
  • Those who have trouble concentrating on reading, learning and studying.

 

 

9. How to use PER 3TM Bright Light Therapy Lamp?

Please follow the Parameters for using the PER 3TM. For best results, use the light at slight angle to your face, and do not need to look directly into the light. Sit about 50 centimeters away from the light and allow the light to bathe over your face. Your eyes should be open for optimal results. You can read, eat, work on the computer, watch TV, put on make-up or use it while you are exercising. If you find that you feel sensitive to the light, adjust intensity (brightness) and duration (timer) settings. People usually start feeling better within a few days of using PER 3TM for 30 minutes per day.