How Do You Make A Light Box For Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Many people, especially those that live in northern regions with longer winters, suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). It is a condition that literally makes individuals sad and depressed due to lack of natural sunlight and Vitamin D. Fortunately, simple light therapy has proven very effective in the treatment of this condition. However, most commercially manufactured light boxes that are used for SAD therapy are very expensive. The instructions here will allow you to make your own light box for significantly cheaper. The most important factor is making sure you use the correct light bulbs and that you are getting at least 10,000 lumens (the actual light output of the bulbs). Step 1 Screw the four 18-inch 2-by-6s together at the ends to form a square. Step 2 Attach the 18-inch-by-18-inch piece of plywood or MDF to one side of the square, screwing it into all four corners. This will create an open box. Step 3 Drill six evenly spaced holes into the 18-inch-by-18-inch plywood tha
