Feeling the Winter Blues? Every year millions of Brits feel down and long for sunnier days, especially during those dark months between November and February. The lack of sun light can result in overeating, depression and loss of energy. In its extreme form it is diagnosed as Sad or Seasonal Affective Disorder. The only cure is a regular dose of strong artificial daylight (or move to The Canary Islands!). RECOGNISED SCIENTISTS say that it is the short days and long nights of winter that create a biochemical imbalance in the part of the brain that regulates many body functions, including[Read More]

The goLITE just got better! Introducing the brand new Apollo goLite M2. With the same functionality of the P1 but with additional features plus a re chargeable battery so you can use it on the move. Making this the worlds best mobile SAD Light Box.

Part of the popular Androv range of full spectrum bulbs. These "daylight" bulbs have a colour temperature equivalent to Noon daylight, use 75% less energy then standard bulbs, produce excellent colour rendering and contrast for reading and can assist S.A.D. treatment. Because these bulbs are energy efficient they produce very little heat, and are therefore safe to use in almost all fittings and with lamp shades if desired. Colour Rendition Index: 95 (sunlight is 100) Colour Temperature: 6000k

Animals react to the changing seasons with changes in mood, metabolism and behaviour and human beings are just the same. Most people find they eat and sleep slightly more in winter and dislike the dark mornings and short days. For some, however, symptoms are severe enough to disrupt their lives and to cause considerable distress. These people are suffering from SAD* Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of winter depression affecting up to 2 million people in the UK* Symptoms include Depression, Anxiety, Loss of Libido, Sleep Disturbances, Overeating and usually occurs between September and March* Features 2 years full warranty (including[Read More]

Philips' EnergyLight HF3309 lamp, especially designed for the lighttherapy, will give you the opportunity of taking real light bath but also normal illumination. Lighttherapy helps to wrestl with fatigue, apathy and the lack of energy which occurs general in autumn and winter, when days get shorter. Those symptoms might be the consequence of a biological disturbance, one calls also "winter blues" and the light insufficiency might also have a negative impact on the sleep. Used regularly, the EnergyLight HF3309 will help you to find back your tonus and to fight against those "winter blues" effects by creating a non-twinkling and[Read More]