Changes in the amount & quality of light during winter months can have a profound effect on a person's physical & emotional well-being. Insufficient exposure to light can lead to a wide range of conditions. The clinically recognised condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (or the Winter Blues) is one of the best known. Typical symptoms of this condition include:

Depression
Lethargy
Anxiety
Sleeplessness
Social problems

Research has shown that between 5 & 10% of the world's population can suffer with severe SAD symptoms & up to 25% suffer with milder symptoms.
Light affects the human body in a number of ways including:
Determining the sleeping/waking cycle
Affecting levels of melatonin, adrenalin, seratonin & dopamine (which have influence on systems such as moods, emotions, eating & sleeping).
Affecting the thyroid gland which in turn affects the metabolism.

Light treatment has been consistently proven to have a positive effect in aiding the treatment of these conditions. It can also be used to treat other conditions including:
Classical depression
Pre-menstrual syndrome
Jet lag

The Brite Box delivers the necessary intensity & quality of light that is crucial for the optimum performance of many of the body's functions. It can also have a significantly positive effect & impact on a person's emotional well-being. It is portable, compact & lightweight. It has a lap top style, opening up into two screens, giving greater light output area & control over light direction. It has a durable ABS casing & is easy to carry, transport & store. It is ideal for use in the home or office. The exceptional light quality (6000K) is comfortable on the eye & a built-in 30-minute timer prevents any possibility of over-exposure. The timer automatically cuts out after 30 minutes. The Brite Box is mains operated. It measures 510 x 300 x 125mm when closed & 510 x 530 x 62mm when open. It weighs only 5kg. The Brite Box meets British & European Safety Standards BS EN 60598-2-4:1998, BS EN 60598-1:2000 & is certified 93/42/EEC Annex V for medical devices. It has no UV emission & is flicker free with electronically controlled lights.