Product Description

The Apollo Sun Touch Plus is the result of over 20 years of clinical studies from leading institutions such as the National Institute of Health, Harvard University, NASA, The Mayo Clinic, Stanford Sleep Clinic, Yale University, Cornell University, Thomas Jefferson University, and many others on the effectiveness of light therapy for a variety of disorders relating to the body clock, or circadian rhythm. The SunTouch combines the helpful effects of light therapy with ionization for a completely natural, prescription-free treatment that will keep that summertime feeling all day. Feel Better. Faster.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11441 in Health and Beauty
• Color: White
• Brand: Philips Respironics
• Model: ION
• Released on: 2005-11-07
• Ingredients: Sun Touch Plus light therapy device and warranty.
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 13.00" h x 6.00" w x 9.00" l, 7.00 pounds

Features

• Light therapy device is as small as a desk lamp
• Built-in ion technology makes it as powerful as a professional grade lightbox
• Combines the healing power of both 10,000 lux light along with negative ions
• Brightwave technology delivers a lower level of light that makes treatment easier on the eyes
• Equipped with an automatic shut-down timer to prevent overuse

Amazon.com Product Description
The Apollo Health Sun Touch Plus Light Therapy Device is as small as a desk lamp, but it features built-in ion technology that makes it as powerful as a professional grade lightbox. This light box is the first of its kind to combine the two most effective treatments for seasonal affective disorder into a single unit. Using the latest technology, Sun Touch Plus combines the healing power of both 10,000 lux light along with negative ions.

The Sun Touch Plus light therapy device features built-in ion and Britewave technology to combat those winter blues. View larger.

Effective treatment for SAD and other circadian rhythm disorders.

Features include an ionizer and automatic timer.

Because the Sun Touch Plus combines Britewave technology and ion technology, it provides powerful results using a lower level of 10,000 lux light that makes treatment easier on the eyes and more enjoyable to use. This device produces 7,100 Kelvin, making it the highest rated Kelvin light therapy unit on the market and the closest to actual outdoor light. The small size of the light box (13.5 x 9 x 5 inches) makes it easy to use almost anywhere, plus you can take it with you when you travel. The Sun Touch Plus also comes with a built-in timer to help you control the length of your session, and it automatically shuts off when your session is complete. This is helpful function that makes sure you do not overuse your light box.

Apollo Health uses high-density ion technology in the Sun Touch Plus. Most regular ionizers on the market are not made to treat winter blues or circadian rhythm disorders; they simply lack the technology to create the high-density result that is needed to be effective. Apollo's ion technology was made to create an effective, therapeutic level of high-density ion, especially for those who suffer from these types of disorders. The latest advancements in ion and needlepoint repulsion technology have been integrated into the Sun Touch Plus, so you get the benefit you need and have no messy filters or rods to clean.

You might be wondering, What are ions are why are they important? Ions are a charged particles in the air that are formed in nature in different ways. One way is when enough energy acts upon a molecule, such as carbon dioxide, oxygen, or water, to eject an electron from the molecule. This creates a positively charged ion. The displaced electron will eventually attach itself to a nearby molecule. This nearby molecule then becomes a negatively charged ion. It is the negative ion of oxygen that affects us the most. High levels of negative ions are found at the beach, in the mountains, in the country, in pine forests, near waterfalls, and many other places that people generally like to be. Think of outdoors places that make you feel good after you visit them. The Sun Touch Plus helps neutralize the "bad" positive ions -- such as those emitted by PCs, artificial lighting, forced air ventilation, and modern building materials -- that can make you feel tired and tense. Essentially, if you can't make it outdoors or to other locations that are rich with negative, recharging ions on a regular basis, then the Sun Touch Plus can help you cope with the woes and stress of modern office life.

What's in the Box
Sun Touch Plus light therapy device and warranty.

Customer Reviews

Let the sunshine in !
After suffering from seasonal affective disorder for many years I purchased this natural light source on the advice of my doctor. I use it every morning for half an hour. What a huge difference in my mood! I feel more alert, happier, more optimistic. I absolutely love it and recommend it for anyone with SAD.

Luanne Leavitt
Pittsburgh, Pa

It is everything I expected it to be
I received my Apollo Sun Touch Light and Ion Therapy unit about a month ago and have been using it every morning. It seems to be a high quality product. I have had no problems of any kind with it. The bright light therapy does seem to be helping with my sleep cycle and my mood. I am very satisfied with this product.

Sun Touch review
I purchased this for my wife. She prefers this full spectrum light box over the GoLite Blue Light unit, although the Sun Touch is substantially larger than the GoLite. This product is relatively lightweight for its size, easy to handle, and durable. I would recommend it for depression treatments.