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With its natural impact on our body chemistry, sunlight plays a crucial role in boosting mood and influencing hormone levels such as melatonin and serotonin. However, when we spend most of our time indoors, especially during winter or in dimly or poorly lit environments, we can experience a decline in our well-being and energy levels. This is where light therapy comes in as a proven method to enhance mood, increase energy, and improve alertness.

Bright light therapy works by mimicking the brightness and intensity of natural sunlight. This exposure helps to regulate the body's internal clock and, in doing so, influences key systems that play a role in mood and energy. Exposure to the light helps to reset the body's daily rhythms, leading to improved energy levels, better sleep patterns and a more balanced mood. In essence, the light provides a powerful signal that helps your body to reset and function more effectively, especially during times when natural light is scarce.

Yes, bright light therapy is a recommended and easy-to-use natural solution for the "winter blues" and other mood changes related to the seasons. The exposure to bright light can help alleviate common symptoms like low mood, low energy and changes in appetite. It is particularly effective during the autumn and winter months when natural sunlight is limited.

Our lights have been expertly optimised to deliver the right brightness, intensity and colour temperature with maximum efficacy and efficiency - so half an hour a day may be all you need. Everyone's different, however, so we advise you to begin using your bright light therapy lamp for 30 minutes to 1 hour each day to start with. You can spend longer in front of your lightbox or you can dip in and out throughout the day. Most people find that light therapy in the mornings works best so if you are just starting out, try this first. After a week or so, if you're not feeling much different, you can fine-tune your routine and try introducing another session in the afternoon. In fact, bright light therapy is great at helping you overcome the afternoon slump naturally, so you may want that extra dose of alertness-enhancing rays after lunch anyway!

Yes, our bright light therapy lamps are designed to be used during activities like reading, working or doing other tasks. You do not need to be staring directly into the light as you will find this quite uncomfortable due to how bright the light is. However, it is recommended to position the lamp at a distance and angle that allows the light to reach your eyes (without causing discomfort).