Apollo p1 manual Jet Lag, Traveling East, Traveling West

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After the first day, you should use the goLITE each morning as needed for approximately 15–30 minutes.

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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.

Traveling East

Use morning light two to three days before leaving. The number of time zones traveled corresponds to the hours needed to shift. On the first day, wake up an hour early and use the goLITE for 30–45 min- utes. This will shift your body clock up to three time zones. The next day(s) you need to awaken a couple of hours earlier and repeat this process. Taking time-released melatonin in the early evening or late after- noon can also help accelerate this shift. You should adjust your sleep schedules each day. Upon arrival, wear sunglasses to avoid any sunlight before 10:00 a.m. When returning, use bright evening light for a few nights and avoid any morning light.

Traveling West

Use evening bright light for 30–40 minutes a few days before leaving, and use the goLITE a couple of hours later each successive day. Each day you use the goLITE, you shift your internal time up to three hours, and you can increase this shift up to six hours per day by taking melatonin in the morning. When returning home, avoid any bright afternoon and evening light while receiving bright morning light for a few days.

Suggested Usage For Your goLITE®

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Contents Get an energy boost. Naturally User GuideSafety Tips Read All Safety Guidelines Before Using Your goLITEContents Comfort of Blue IntroductionThank You for Purchasing the goLITE Safe and EffectiveModern Living Has Altered Our Circadian Rhythms Circadian RhythmsUnderstanding Light, Health, and Circadian Rhythms Circadian Rhythm ImbalanceRestored Balance with Bluewave Technology Features Safe − No harmful UVPlugging In Your goLITE Battery power Positioning Your goLITEGetting Started Your Eyes Should Be Open for Optimal Results Using your goLITESetting the Clock Instructions for UseTiming a Session Cancel a TreatmentQuick On Changing the Session TimeRunning a Personalized Treatment Creating & Saving Personalized SettingsTo Create or Change a Personalized Treatment Usage Duration and Intensity When to Use Your goLITESuggested Usage For Your goLITE Time of DayReturning to a Day-Shift Schedule Shift WorkBeginning a Night-Shift Schedule Traveling West Jet LagTraveling East Are there any major side effects? Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I get sunburn from using the goLITE? Can I use the goLITE more than once a day? Should I use the goLITE every day?Can the light cause harm to children or pets? How long do the LEDs last?Service and Repair Service and RepairBody Clock Experts