Newport Sun Alarm Clock Was A389 99 now A359 99

Sunrise Alarm Clock (SAD Light/ Day light)

Winter blues are a fact of life for millions of people in Britain, especially during those dark, dank months between November and February.

If the cold months get you down and you long for summertime, it might not be heat you are yearning for, but light.

Lack of daylight can result in overeating, depression and loss of energy. In its extreme form it's even got a name - Sad or Seasonal Affective Disorder

The only cure is a regular dose of strong artificial daylight.

Recently Recognised

Scientists say that it's 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 sleep, moods and energy levels.

"Light is vital to our well-being. As the days get shorter the body's clock can go out of sync with its rhythm of day and night.

"This can result in very depressing symptoms," says Professor Chris Thompson, head of the mental health group at the Royal South Hants Hospital in Southampton.

It is comparatively recently that Sad has been recognised as a medical condition. Before that sufferers were told to pull themselves together.

Now research has shown that high levels of light in the early part of the day offers benefits to sufferers.

"It is a miracle. After a month you feel fighting fit whatever the weather," said one user.

The sunrise alarm clock is powered by bright LED bulbs, which simulates natural sunlight for making up insufficient levels of daylight, especially in the winter. Ordinary light fittings used at home or the office are not strong enough with only 200-500 lux. The LED bulbs used on the sunrise alarm clock emit a light intensity of about 6000 lux. Light therapy can be administrated for 15 to 60 minutes daily for at least 7 consecutive days or longer if required. Normal activities such as reading, writing, eating etc can be carried out while stationary in front of the light therapy.

The light intensity of the Sunrise Alarm Clock increases gradually and naturally like a sunrise 15 or 30 minutes prior to your preset alarm time. The light triggers the wake up process of your body naturally, which gives you a far more refreshed and energetic waking up feeling. It uses 72 bright LED light bulbs to simulate natural sunlight. It is particularly useful for those who are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as Winter Blues/Winter Depression, as this is caused by the lessening of sunlight, especially in the winter.

For the best result, you are suggested to place the sunrise alarm clock on the bedside table close to your pillow.

Further Details

An innovative digital LED clock display with adjustable brightness
3-Programmed wake up alarm mode settings
An auto repeat of the daily alarm
Power failure back-up
A volume control for alarm loudness.
10 levels of brightness
A snooze function
An adjustable countdown timer with ranges of up to 99 hours 59 minutes
Adjustable luminosity for light therapy uses
Mains Adapter included
Surface is brushed chrome
Size is 16 x 2.8 x 13cm

Alarm Mode 1

The light intensity of the sunrise alarm clock increases gradually and naturally like sunrise 15 minutes prior to your preset wake up time. There are 6 rows of LEDs shown on the display screen and each row will be turned on every 3 minutes in succession starting from the bottom row.

Alarm Mode 2

The unit can also work as an ordinary alarm clock; it simply starts beeping when the preset alarm time arrives. Press any button to activate snooze.

Alarm Mode 3

The light intensity of the sunrise alarm clock increases gradually and naturally like sunrise 30 minutes prior to your preset wake up time. There are 6 rows of LEDs shown on the display screen and each row will be turned on every 6 minutes in succession starting from the bottom row.

Caution:

If you suffer from any of the conditions listed below, you should not use the light therapy until you have consulted your doctor.

Skin irritation/problem � Not to expose to sunlight or bright light
Eye problem � Not to expose to sunlight or bright light
Or During pregnancy

Please Note:

This is not a piece of medical equipment
It is not suitable for diagnosing, treating or preventing illness
DO NOT look directly at the Sunrise Alarm Clock . Headache or eye pain may be experienced during initial sessions but this will pass.

Sun Alarm Clock - Was �89.99 now �59.99