Research has shown that using a dawn simulator (or Bodyclock) can significantly reduce the severity of SAD symptoms or Winter Blues as it has been shown that using a Bodyclock improves mood, energy, productivity and quality of sleep and awakening. Many SAD sufferers use both a Bodyclock and a lightbox to optimise their treatment. Bodyclocks work on the principle that we evolved to wake up with the sunrise and that our circadian rhythms respond to a realistic imitation of sunrise by accelerating the wake-up process. Research also indicates that it's important for the light to come on very gradually, so simply having a light on a timer switch, or using an alarm clock with light will not have the same effect. Made by Europe's leading specialist in light therapy our Lumie Classic Bodyclock with radio has been specifically developed to help alleviate Winter Blues symptoms by regulating the sleep/wake pattern. With a scientifically calculated gradual sunrise you can wake naturally in the morning and with its sunset feature, the light can be set to slowly fade to darkness, which is ideal for shiftworkers and young children. As well as this the Lumie Classic has other special features: . optional back-up beeper for reassurance . dimmable bedside light for reading or soft lighting . 30 minute sunrise and sunset . Classic clock face . FM/AM clock radio . Sunray light effect “Remarkably effective, 9/10.” Daily Express “Surprisingly it works! It has made my early morning winter rising 100% easier!” CK, Cheshire Note: Bodyclocks use a special sunshine neodymium' bulb, but the level of light is the same as a normal light bulb so they are not a substitute for a lightbox. With a lightbox, it's the sheer brightness of the light that affects brain chemistry, whereas with Bodyclocks it's the way the light works that has a therapeutic effect. |
