About SAD Lamp Guide

SAD Lamp Guide is a small, independent review site focused on one thing: helping you find the right light therapy lamp without wading through SEO spam or fake "tested" reviews.

How we research

We don't run a testing lab and we won't pretend we do. Instead, we do what a knowledgeable, honest friend would do before recommending a product:

• Read the manufacturer's published specifications — especially the lux rating, the distance at which it's measured, and the UV filtering
• Analyze hundreds of verified buyer reviews on Amazon, filtering for recurring patterns rather than individual complaints
• Cross-reference product claims against published clinical guidelines for light therapy (primarily from the Center for Environmental Therapeutics and peer-reviewed journals)
• Track price history to give you an accurate "~$X" estimate, not a stale number from six months ago

What we won't do

• Claim hands-on testing we haven't done
• Make medical claims about light therapy
• Accept paid placements or sponsored reviews
• Recommend a product we wouldn't use ourselves

How we make money

When you buy a product through one of our links, we may earn a small affiliate commission. This never affects our ratings or recommendations. Read our full affiliate disclosure for details.

Contact

Questions, corrections, or suggestions? Reach us at hello@sadlampguide.com.