The Body Clock Experts™ Apollo Health® Inc. 947 South 500 East, Suite 210 American Fork, Utah 84003 U.S.A. 1-800-545-9667 – Toll Free 1-801-492-1210 – International 1-801-492-1255 – Fax www.ApolloHealth.com ©2006 Apollo Health® Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apollo Health, Bluewave Technology, and goLITE are trademarks of Apollo Health, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
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Safety Tips Read All Safety Guidelines Before Using Your goLITE® Observe these safety instructions to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or damage to your goLITE. • Never use damaged or worn cords or plugs—this could result in electric shock, burns, and/or fire. • • Don’t place heavy objects on top of the power cord or the goLITE. When unplugging the goLITE, grasp the plug directly to avoid damaging the cord. Never pull on the power cord to remove a plug from the socket.
Contents Contents: Introduction ........................................................ 3 Circadian Rhythms .............................................. 4 Features .............................................................. 6 Getting Started .................................................. 7 Using Your goLITE .............................................. 8 Suggested Usage for Your goLITE ................... 11 Frequently Asked Questions ............................ 14 Service and Repair...........
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the goLITE® Visit www.ApolloHealth.com now to: • Register your goLITE • View an interactive demonstration • Learn more about your goLITE and BLUEWAVE ® technology Don’t have Internet access? Be sure to fill out your warranty card located inside the box and mail it to Apollo Health.
Circadian Rhythms Understanding Light, Health, and Circadian Rhythms The human body uses light cues, such as those provided by the sun, to time certain internal functions. Properly timed rhythms regulate mood, sleep, energy, appetite, and digestion. These daily internal cycles, called circadian rhythms, sometimes fall out of sync, resulting in an unregulated body clock. Unfortunately, modern living has dramatically altered nature’s cues.
• Winter blues • Feelings of sadness • Jet lag • Lack of concentration • Loss of appetite • Lack of energy (especially in the winter) • Sleeplessness • Mood swings • Irritability Restored Balance with BLUEWAVE Technology™ BLUEWAVE technology helps shift circadian rhythms back to their normal pattern by delivering a specifically engineered wavelength, color, and intensity of light that stimulates the production of key substances triggered by the brain.
Using Your goLITE goLITE Features LONG-LASTING LEDs PROTECTIVE LED CLEAR-VIEW LENS AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN DURABLE ABS ENCLOSURE DIGITAL TREATMENT TIMER CURRENT TIME DISPLAY FLIPCASE FOR EASY VIEWING, PROTECTS THE LENS WHEN CLOSED BUILT-IN BATTERY (3-5 SESSIONS PER CHARGE) ADJUSTABLE LIGHT INTENSITY Safe - No harmful UV 6
Plugging In Your goLITE Your goLITE comes with a 9V AC/DC adapter. The adapter includes a set of interchangeable plugs that are designed to be used in electrical outlets worldwide. Your adapter can operate on AC power ranging from 100–240 volts. Getting Started Interactive demo at www.ApolloHealth.com Use the enclosed adapter only, or a replacement adapter specified by Apollo Health for use with the goLITE. For safety and proper operation of your goLITE, never use an unapproved adapter.
Using Your goLITE Positioning Your goLITE Because the reaction is through peripheral stimulation, use the goLITE at a slight angle to your face (see diagram 1), and do not look directly into the light. • For best results, place the goLITE approximately 20–30 inches from your eyes. Allow the light to bathe your face from the side. • You can read, eat, work at the computer, watch TV, put on makeup, or exercise while using your goLITE. (Diagram 1) • Use your goLITE in a well-lit room to minimize eyestrain.
Push POWER to turn the goLITE display on or off. Setting the Clock While holding down BOTH the TIMER and ALARM buttons, push the + or - button to adjust the clock. Hold down the + or - button to cycle through the clock time quickly. Quick On To turn the light source on or off, push LIGHT. (Diagram 2) Using Your goLITE Turning On the goLITE Timing a Session To start a timed session, press TIMER. The timer icon and minutes will flash. Select the desired usage time by pressing the + or - button.
Using Your goLITE ® Setting the Alarm To set the alarm, press ALARM, then push the + or - button to set the desired time. The alarm will automatically set after a 10-second delay. If the goLITE is connected to a power outlet, then the alarm will sound and the light array will turn on when the clock reaches the alarm time. If the goLITE is operating on battery power then the alarm will sound but the lights will not turn on automatically, to conserve battery power.
Because an imbalance in circadian rhythm affects everybody differently, understanding how it affects you is critical to feeling better. Knowing what time to use the goLITE can mean the difference between responding in just a few days instead of weeks, and perhaps not responding at all. Follow these guidelines to understand how light affects your body clock and when to use the goLITE for the best results.
Suggested Usage for Your goLITE Shift Work Use the following techniques to adjust your circadian rhythm to your work shift. Beginning a Night-shift Schedule Many people benefit from receiving a 30-minute burst of light before work and then 15 minutes of light every three hours during work. This not only increases alertness and performance, but shifts the body clock as well. Within three days, your body clock will have changed to a night-shift schedule.
Jet Lag Rapidly traveling across several time zones creates disharmony between your internal body clock and the new external time. This not only causes problems with sleeping, but influences mood and energy as well. Because specialized light is effective for shifting circadian rhythms, your goLITE can quickly adjust your rhythm to the new time zone. The best strategy for combating jet lag is to shift your body clock a day or two before leaving.
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to take off my glasses when I use the goLITE? No. This specialized type of light is designed to work with or without glasses. Are there any major side effects? The goLITE Pro is safe when used according to recommendations. There have been some reports of temporary headaches or nausea. This is usually resolved by sitting further away from the unit. Can I get sunburn from using the goLITE? No.
FAQ As with any bright light source, you should not stare directly into the light. The beneficial reaction happens when the melanopsin photoreceptors in the eye are stimulated. Since these photoreceptors lie in the periphery of the eye, you will get a much better outcome if you position the goLITE at a slight angle to your face. Should I use the goLITE every day? You should use the goLITE daily, especially during the winter months. Many people find that they don’t need the light during the summer.
Service and Repair 16 Service and Repair We don’t expect you to have any problems with your goLITE, but occasionally issues may arise. • Repair Information and Troubleshooting For technical questions and troubleshooting, please visit www.ApolloHealth.com. • Returning Your Light Before returning your goLITE for servicing, you must first obtain a return authorization number. You can obtain this number at www.ApolloHealth.
