General Description - Philips HF3419 Bedienungsanleitung

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Introduction
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Read this user manual carefully before using this Philips appliance.
Intended use
This Philips appliance EnergyUp Natural White is intended to make people feel more energetic, to
adjust circadian rhythms and to provide relief from the winter blues. Medical intended use of this
appliance is to treat winter depression or SAD (seasonal affective disorder). Treatment of SAD must
always take place under medical supervision.
Light - a natural energizer
Today's busy modern lifestyles demand peak performance all day long. Even the fittest person suffers
energy dips, particularly when deprived of natural daylight, such as in an office in winter. Daylight is
essential to well-being, keeping fit and feeling energized throughout the day – just like healthy
nutrition and regular exercise. Philips EnergyUp Natural White mimics the natural energizing power of
daylight on a bright sunny day. It stimulates special receptors in the eye to trigger the body's natural
response to sunlight. This helps you to fight energy dips, to feel more energetic, active and alert, and
to improve your mood.
Circadian rhythms and sleep patterns
The human body uses light cues, such as those provided by the sun, to time certain internal functions.
Properly timed rhythms regulate energy, mood, sleep, appetite and digestion. These daily internal
cycles, called circadian rhythms, sometimes fall out of sync with nature, which can have impact on our
well-being. Nature's cues no longer govern our modern lifestyle. Our day no longer starts at sunrise
and ends at sunset, working days are getting longer, and many people work in shifts. Moreover, our
activities often extend well into the night. Many people tend to get too little sleep during the week,
which diminishes their energy levels during the day. Using Philips EnergyUp Natural White at the right
time of day can help you establish and reinforce regular sleep patterns.
Light via eyes
Research shows that bright light via the eyes influences the regulation of our energy level, mood and
sleep/wake cycle. Indoor spaces generally do not provide enough light intensity. This appliance helps
you to be at your best by delivering high quality intense light whenever and wherever you need it.
Winter blues
Lack of light during the darker winter months causes many people to experience a noticeable drop in
energy level and low spirits as autumn sets in. These symptoms, known as 'winter blues', may cause
you to feel low, listless and fatigued for weeks or even months. This affects both personal
performance and mood. Bright light therapy is a successful method to fight these winter blues
symptoms. It provides your body with summer vitality throughout the dark winter months.

General description

1 Light panel
2 Socket for small plug
3 Time indicator bar and intensity level bar
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