Post by Mel on Jan 4, 2006 17:25:19 GMT -5
American Environmental Products, Inc.; Lighting technology patented for the treatment of seasonal affective disorder
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2006 JAN 8 - (LawRx.com) -- The United States Patent Office has awarded a patent to Charles Bolta, CEO of American Environmental Products, Inc., (AEP), for his Blue-Lux Light technology, the newest breakthrough technology for use in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly known as the winter depression, or the winter blues.
As the days get shorter the onset of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a clinically proven form of depression, impacts nearly 10 million people in the United States, of which 80% are female.
Current research indicates that the absence of sunlight triggers a biochemical reaction that may cause symptoms such as loss of energy, fatigue, lethargy, decreased activity, sadness, excessive eating, carbohydrate cravings and sleepiness. Individuals affected by "winter depression" who go untreated can lose their jobs, destroy relationships, and isolate themselves from their communities, and their physical and mental health will continue to suffer.
Studies also indicate the cost of clinical depression exceeds $47.3 billion annually, of which $24 billion comprises lost productivity and worker absenteeism on the job.
The major problem with current treatment is the lengthy time commitment of 30 minutes to 2 hours needed to receive the necessary therapy. This lengthy time therapy regimen results in a 60% failure rate of the prescribed treatment.
Blue-Lux Light technology can reduce the required time commitment by 50% and more, with positive effects that can be realized within days, versus weeks. This technology is presently available to the public and is used in American Environmental Products' Sun-A-Lux Light Therapy Boxes and Glad- Light Desk Lamps.
1) Blue-Lux technology combines a specific wave length in the blue spectrum with a high intensity offset scotopic light to produce a faster and stronger response than all other 10,000 lux and Full Spectrum Light Boxes.
2) Blue-Lux technology has also made all its light boxes more powerful and easier to use. In years past it took 30 minutes to 2 hours of light therapy to produce the same effects as 15 minutes of the new Blue-Lux Technology.
3) With typical light therapy products, a person must sit within 2 feet of the source of light therapy for a period of 30 minutes to 2 hours. With the new Blue-Lux technology, one simply has to be in the room to benefit. For instance, if a person were in a 10 by 10 room they'd receive the benefits simply from walking around the room. No longer does one need to sit directly in front of the light therapy source to receive the benefits. This new technology has also been introduced into American Environmental Products' Glad Light Desk Lamp Combo.
4) Blue-Lux Light between 420-480 nm has been found to significantly reduce melatonin levels, which affect winter blues and winter depression. Sun- A-Lux is proud to announce a light bulb that incorporates a bulb rich in 420- 480 nm Blue Light color into its 10,000 Blue-Lux bulb, hence the Combo. The new Sun-A-Lux combo bulb combines scotopic white light and blue light.
This article was prepared by Health Insurance Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2006, Health Insurance Week via LawRx.com.
Copyright 2006, Health Insurance Week via LawRx.com
2006 JAN 8 - (LawRx.com) -- The United States Patent Office has awarded a patent to Charles Bolta, CEO of American Environmental Products, Inc., (AEP), for his Blue-Lux Light technology, the newest breakthrough technology for use in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly known as the winter depression, or the winter blues.
As the days get shorter the onset of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a clinically proven form of depression, impacts nearly 10 million people in the United States, of which 80% are female.
Current research indicates that the absence of sunlight triggers a biochemical reaction that may cause symptoms such as loss of energy, fatigue, lethargy, decreased activity, sadness, excessive eating, carbohydrate cravings and sleepiness. Individuals affected by "winter depression" who go untreated can lose their jobs, destroy relationships, and isolate themselves from their communities, and their physical and mental health will continue to suffer.
Studies also indicate the cost of clinical depression exceeds $47.3 billion annually, of which $24 billion comprises lost productivity and worker absenteeism on the job.
The major problem with current treatment is the lengthy time commitment of 30 minutes to 2 hours needed to receive the necessary therapy. This lengthy time therapy regimen results in a 60% failure rate of the prescribed treatment.
Blue-Lux Light technology can reduce the required time commitment by 50% and more, with positive effects that can be realized within days, versus weeks. This technology is presently available to the public and is used in American Environmental Products' Sun-A-Lux Light Therapy Boxes and Glad- Light Desk Lamps.
1) Blue-Lux technology combines a specific wave length in the blue spectrum with a high intensity offset scotopic light to produce a faster and stronger response than all other 10,000 lux and Full Spectrum Light Boxes.
2) Blue-Lux technology has also made all its light boxes more powerful and easier to use. In years past it took 30 minutes to 2 hours of light therapy to produce the same effects as 15 minutes of the new Blue-Lux Technology.
3) With typical light therapy products, a person must sit within 2 feet of the source of light therapy for a period of 30 minutes to 2 hours. With the new Blue-Lux technology, one simply has to be in the room to benefit. For instance, if a person were in a 10 by 10 room they'd receive the benefits simply from walking around the room. No longer does one need to sit directly in front of the light therapy source to receive the benefits. This new technology has also been introduced into American Environmental Products' Glad Light Desk Lamp Combo.
4) Blue-Lux Light between 420-480 nm has been found to significantly reduce melatonin levels, which affect winter blues and winter depression. Sun- A-Lux is proud to announce a light bulb that incorporates a bulb rich in 420- 480 nm Blue Light color into its 10,000 Blue-Lux bulb, hence the Combo. The new Sun-A-Lux combo bulb combines scotopic white light and blue light.
This article was prepared by Health Insurance Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2006, Health Insurance Week via LawRx.com.