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Customer Stories

"I was oversleeping and being late for work and grousing about the problem of never being able to wake up when my office was moved at work. For years I have been in an office with a window which allows me to look outside when I can look up from my computer. Now I am in a small office with a door which remains open, but no window. I called immediately for help, and within days along came an Apollo lamp which now sits next to my computer and is turned on for an hour or two when I come to work in the morning. Talk about a real life saver. Not to be wasteful, I lent my original lightbox to a friend who also has problems, and her Irish Wolfhound are getting great benefit from it. She says it is not that she wants to share, but her dog gets right in front of the lightbox as soon as it is turned on. I appreciate all the help you folks at Apollo do for those of us who have problems in the fall and winter. I grew up in Southwestern Washington State, and spent most of my first 18 years looking for sunshine." + Read more

"In early fall 2002, my daughter began using the lightbox again. The turnaround was amazing! She went from being frustrated with her concentration problems and incapable of focusing on her studies, earning C’s in most classes, to an A/B student... When she was in 10th grade, she was talking about dropping out of high school. Now, she’s taking all Honors or Advanced Placement classes, just finished up an SAT prep course, and planning on attending a four-year-college after she graduates. While I know full well that this improvement is not solely due to the use of the lightbox, I do believe it to be a major contributing factor. We just discontinued use of the lightbox for the season, but early next fall, it’s going to be put back into action. What I like best about the lightbox is that it’s noninvasive and non-chemical yet has a mood-stabilizing effect. My daughter’s academic turnaround is nothing short of amazing, and I attribute this at least in part to the fact that every morning during the fall and winter, she sits in front of her lightbox for twenty minutes." + Read more

"I have purchased 2 Apollo lightboxes in two years. The first was for my son…The light has helped him to be able to get up earlier, on a regular basis, in college. It also helps his mood in the winter months. I found that when he left for college, I missed the light, which he took with him. So I ordered one for myself." + Read more

"I had resisted all pushes on my doctor's side to buy a light box. I was a full time student, didn’t have money, and didn’t have time to sit still. Eventually though, my medications just didn’t hold me up enough to get me through my schoolwork. Tossing the cost onto a credit card, I finally bought one. I arranged my workspace and did my homework in front of the light box. A diploma now hangs on my wall. The light box that I had so resisted ended up improving my study habits. Not being 'drugged up' by the winter medications allowed me to study longer and harder." + Read more

"I've been on medication for over ten years and was doing mostly good until this past winter I had a bad time... changes with medication are still going on and I have been doing the light therapy along with it. I’m feeling 75% better and am mostly relieved I didn’t need to be hospitalized or miss too much time from work this time as I have in the past. Thanks for everything." + Read more

"My doctor suggested your products, and gave me a brochure. I immediately got the home sized light box. The light box has been great for my moods in the wintertime especially. I started to use it at the end of September, until about April for 40 minutes a day in the morning. It has helped my energy levels as well. I have since recommended your light box to my sister (who lives in WA state), and she has seen a vast improvement… Thanks!" + Read more

"Cheryl will be 16 years old in July 2003… Over the years, I had noticed that the dark winter days would worsen her symptoms. She would drag herself around throughout her daily activities. Relationships were hard to enjoy and she often withdrew from people due to lack of energy.
 
We decided to invest in light therapy equipment rather than resort to additional medication. After doing much research on the internet, we purchased the Bright Light IV from Apollo, as it was the lightest (weight), the model used in research, and it specified that the ultraviolet light was eliminated. We were thrilled that the Bright light IV arrived within a few short days of ordering it, as Cheryl had little quality of life due to the chronic and debilitating fatigue that plagued her. Cheryl began light therapy each morning at 8:30AM and quickly tolerated one-hour sessions. The results were immediate and unmistakable. Within two days, Cheryl stated that she was no longer tired all day long. For the first time in her life, she experienced life without fatigue. Cheryl sits in front of her Bright Light IV each morning while she does her schoolwork, and in the two months of light therapy, she has reaped an unexpected additional benefit. Cheryl has also been free of the lifelong headaches and migraines since beginning light therapy with the Bright Light IV." + Read more

"After my children go back to school in the fall and when winter arrives it… gets worse. My wonderful doctor suggested that I try light therapy. Initially I really didn’t want to spend the money but I had come to a point in my life where I would try anything to get better so my husband and I decided to give it a shot.
 
After discussing it with my doctor it was decided that I would spend half hour in the morning sitting in front of my light. This worked out great for my schedule because I get up at 5:30AM, get my shower, and then sit down to do my devotion both by myself and with my daughters. What’s funny is my daughters would ask to please have the light box on in the morning because it helped them get going and they loved the way it felt.
 
Do I think the light box works… absolutely! It was money well spent. I have recommended light therapy to a number of people because I really believe it will help them. Most people have heard about light therapy but aren’t quite sure what it is. So, I bring out my box and show them. I am glad I took my doctors advice and started this healthy, natural way." + Read more

"I received my Apollo Light and wondered if I would notice a difference. I noticed living in Wisconsin during the winter months I seemed to lack energy and commitment to complete projects or chores after work. I would come home knowing I had things to do but never seemed able to motivate myself to get them done. I visited my doctor about his lack of energy and she recommended trying a lightbox. I researched many lights on the market and decided on the Apollo BriteLite IV Oak Lightbox. I called to place an order and was helped by a very friendly salesperson who quickly placed my order. I received the lightbox several days later and was impressed how it was packed, protecting my light. Ok now for the test, does it help? I sat in front of the light for 20 to 25 minutes each morning and found that I started to come home and take out the trash, prepare supper and even go shopping with my wife. As a teacher, I would have energy to prepare for my classes instead of waiting for the next day. I noticed such a difference I have continued the therapy every day since." + Read more

"Since I am retired, I don’t have much activity to keep my mind occupied and being indoors during several days of bad weather gets me thing about the sad things in my life. My psychiatrist gave me a handout on your products so I thought it was worth a try. I was absolutely delighted with the results, which were immediate- the doctor thought it would take some time for the light to take effect. I use it for 30 minutes at dawn and also in the evening when the sun goes down too early." + Read more

"We have had our Apollo light for several months. I used it faithfully every day Being a mental health therapist myself, I am speaking diagnostically, of course!
 
After using my light for about a month, I talked with my doctor about reducing my medication (for my problems). He agreed and now I have tapered down to a starting therapeutic dose. The best part is that I have noticed that with a minimal dosage of medications, I feel even better than I did just on the meds! I thought that when I was on the meds alone, that was as good as it could get, however, my Apollo light has made my life better than I thought possible. Now I have even more to thank God for. I hope to be completely off my meds soon!" + Read more

"I purchased my Apollo desklight last fall after hearing Marie Annette Brown’s research study… I started taking a vitamin complex in conjunction with using the Apollo light. I have my office in my home and work hours on the computer. I put the lamp above my computer, so I sit under it every day I am working at home. I have had more energy this winter. I don’t get tired and I haven’t had a cold or flu all winter! This is unusual for me. I know it is the combination of the vitamin and the light that have made my winter life so much better." + Read more

"At first, I thought that light therapy was just hocus-pocus! But, I am a true believer now! My Psychiatrist convinced me to try light therapy... I am on medication year round, but am experiencing a worsening of symptoms during the winter. My Apollo sun lamp kept me from having to increase my medication! Without using the lamp, my symptoms had worsened to the point that an increase in medication would have been necessary. I could tell a difference in my mood and energy level after just a few days of using the light. It’s so easy to fit into my lifestyle. I turn it on as I sit at the table and drink my morning coffee. Easy!! I love my Apollo light!" + Read more

"I started having problems getting through the winter back in high school. I always though it was just the winter blues; from being cooped up in a classroom. However, when I got to college, it got so much worse I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me. Four winters in a row saw me quitting jobs, dropping classes, avoiding friends, and secluding myself in my room in the depths of winter. I was sure I’d never be able to finish my degree.
 
I went online and found the Apollo site. It gave clear descriptions of the different kinds of problems the light would ease. The product information was easy to follow and the medical links were especially appreciated.
 
I decided to try a few of the routines recommended including light therapy I ordered a light box and finally started seeing results. It eases me into the time change in October when the dark evenings hit so suddenly, and helps keep me going in the long stretch between the holidays and spring. It helps me feel in control – like I am not at the whim of the seasons anymore.
 
Since then, I have finished college and (I’m happy to say) made it through my first winter without quitting my job! It seems silly, but I used to be debilitated by winter. Now I am in control. I wish I could afford more Apollo lights, especially the smaller, more portable versions. As soon as I am able, I plan on purchasing the gradual alarm clock to help on those cold dark mornings! I recommend these products to anyone who tells me they can’t seem to keep motivated in the winter. Keep up the good work!" + Read more

"My Apollo light changed my life in ways I can’t even describe. After using my light for 3-4 consecutive mornings, I was finally, for the first time in my life, able to awaken refreshed. I was also able to get right out of bed, instead of hitting the alarm 5 times. Since getting my light, I am no longer plagued by seasonal [winter blues]. This had been a problem for me every winter for as long as I can remember. I feel like a new person. I no longer dread fall and winter as the months of the year where I become nonfunctional. Now I am free to enjoy all the seasons of my life. My career also improved, because now I am not late for work all the time, because I couldn’t drag myself to face another day. Thank you Apollo for making such a quality, affordable product. My life is so much better now." + Read more

"This winter went so much smoother. I was happier, cheerful and did not suffer from the urge to eat comfort foods, sleep as much as possible and generally become a recluse until spring! While nothing replaces the long wonderful days of summer, the Apollo light is lifesaver for me. Thanks for your great product, I’m so happy I finally took the plunge and purchased one. It was money well spent!" + Read more

"The change from summer to fall and winter often leaves me crying for no reason. I have less energy and I always tend to overeat. Last year I decided to buy an Apollo light box. It definitely helped me feel like my normal self again. I am just one of those people who is very sensitive to light changes with the seasons and now I have a tool to help me cope with this!" + Read more

"A great acquisition!!! I am from Australia and now live in Nebraska so I have grown up being used to lots of sunshine. A cloudy day was a rarity for me. I suffered through the first four or so years here in Nebraska not knowing what the problem was. I am not one who likes to take medication so immediately sought out alternatives, which is when I found the Apollo light. I can honestly say that the light has made a dramatic difference to my life. I can now sense when I need to start using it and begin to use it as soon as the dark days of Fall creep in. I made it thru to Spring this year without any episodes… My whole family is happy and relieved that I have been able to find some remedy… that suits me. Medication is not what I was looking for. You don’t need it if you have an Apollo Light!!!" + Read more

"My sister surprised me a couple of years ago by presenting me with an Apollo light box for my birthday. What a welcome gift it has been! I grew up in the mild, four-season climate of Tennessee and was transplanted into the cold, long winters of northern New York a few years ago. The long summer days in New York are wonderful, but the other nine months or so of dreariness were previously hard to bear. The pleasing bright light of my Apollo light box has made all the difference!
 
Thank you, Apollo, for helping me to stay bright and cheery even when the conditions outside aren’t so pleasant!" + Read more

"For most of our 23 years together my husband, Jeff, has had a tough time. He has to be at work by 6:30 am and usually doesn’t get home until 6 in the evening. This means rising before the sun and arriving home after the sun goes down.
 
…this past winter, I bought Jeff an Apollo Light, just to see what it could do for him. He would turn the light on while he ate his breakfast and watched the news, usually for about 20 minutes.
 
Within three days, we noticed an amazing difference. To begin with, he was sleeping better at night and was more ready to get up in the morning. He didn’t have the mood swings and laughed a lot more. Overall he just felt great. Once the days started getting longer in late March, he stopped using the light since he was able to get outside and spend time in the natural sunlight.
 
We’ve recommended the Apollo Light to a couple of our friends who also seem to suffer... They are considering trying it for themselves. We are so pleased with what it has done for Jeff. Our whole family has benefited from this light. Thank you so much." + Read more

"I live in Ohio so winters are really hard on me. I use to go to tanning beds every winter, the light helped but I was always worried about the damage I may be doing to my skin. Then my doctor suggested a light box. So, I got on the computer and researched several. I decided on an Apollo. I use it every morning, and I can really tell a difference…I love it, and I have recommended it to several of my friends. This is a wonderful product. This has been my best winter in several years. I am also so glad to not have to face another winter without my light. + Read more

"My son could not wake up in the morning, we used the light to help him wake up and stay awake. We used the light each morning moving it earlier by 15 minutes each week. He now gets up in the morning everyday, and can get up when he has to. He gets up without the light now. He sometimes uses it to make himself feel better if he is tired when he gets up." + Read more

"The sleeplessness would start in late October or early November and would continue through the winter months. I would start sleeping soundly again in April when the weather started to improve. My employer was the one who told me to try light therapy. Within days of receiving my light I was falling asleep earlier in the evening and sleeping until my alarm would go off at 6:15. I used my light for 30 minutes every morning. Thank you." + Read more

"My doctor suggested it for 'delayed sleep disorder.' He also suggested seeing a behavior interventionist to learn some other techniques. However, no one that I talked to knew anything about Delayed Circadian Rhythms. I am using the light every morning. The easiest way for me to use it is when I am doing my make up etc in the morning. I have a large counter by the mirror. So I get reflected on the two mirrors also… I am also a special Ed teacher and am considering getting one for my classroom next fall… the kids could really use it." + Read more

"I purchased my Apollo light this past winter on the recommendation of several people. I was not looking forward to another winter of darkness not only physically outside but also emotionally for me. I almost always came home tired during the Minnesota winters and would accomplish very little during the evening hours after working all day.
 
With the Apollo light I noticed a difference after one week. I was happier at work, sleeping better at night and feeling more energetic. I highly recommend it for women. It certainly helped me. Thank you for the opportunity to you it has made a difference." + Read more

"I’m 34 years old. Here is the cycle I was on for over a decade: sought help through medication; side effects are simply endured; after a few months, side effects become almost unbearable... this prompts another doctor visit and increase in dosage, with concurrent increase in side effects until they’re unbearable.
 
I rode this roller coaster for over 10 years until pregnancy last year forced me to find another solution, and I’m forever grateful. Of course I’d stopped taking all prescription… before conceiving. By the fourth month of pregnancy, though, I was… almost non-functional, and I sought medical help. My Ob-gyn could only offer the same SSRI treatments with caveat that long-term safety for the fetus, particularly neurological development, was unknown.
 
I refused to take drugs that might possibly harm my baby, but desperately sought alternative treatments on the internet and discovered studies about light therapy. Most of the studies I read about used Apollo lights, so I decided to purchase an Apollo light, rather than go with one of the cheaper but unproven competitors. Apollo’s commitment to continued research and development impressed me.
 
My light arrived very promptly, and I noticed an almost immediate improvement in mood after only three days of use. After two weeks using the Apollo light, my friends and family commented that I seemed like a different person. I found that once I began using the light I slept better, could focus and concentrate on my teaching job, had the energy to restart a mild exercise program. My baby is now 3 months old, and people say I look radiant. I certainly feel wonderful!
 
Now I’m upset that it took me this long to find such powerful non-drug relief. I’ve recommended light therapy to several friends… and those who’ve tried it found the same sort of remarkable relief I’ve described. I’m frustrated that light therapy is not considered the first line of intervention… since it has no side effects and the research supporting the therapy documents its efficacy... a simple device that has given me unmitigated relief, one that costs the equivalent of perhaps two months’ supply of…drugs. I consider the Apollo light a lifesaver – and my happy, healthy 3-month old son has a mommy who is all smiles." + Read more