Lumie Bodyclock - will this help my specific problem...?

[loulou_1984]

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone who had a Lumie bodyclock bought one for the same reason I have. Mine should arrive today, but as I bought direct from Lumie I can return within 30 days if I'm not happy.

The reason I bought it is... every day, I wake up with an awful headache. I feel sluggish and can't stop yawning until midday. I don't ever feel like I've had enough sleep, despite getting 7-8 hours every night. My diet is good, I do gym twice a week and yoga but can't seem to shake off the tired feeling and headaches. Has anyone else had a similar problem and found Lumie clock has helped? I guess I'll find out soon enough when it arrives, but am intrigued to hear about other peoples experiences.

Thanks for reading

[zenseeker]

I'd say you should see a Doctor rather than relying on pointless gadgets that do not work.

[twe]

sounds like you might be lacking something in your diet, in any case the doctor should be the first call...

[loulou_1984]

I've been to my doctor 5 times this year - I have what he has diagnosed as IBS, as well as the headaches. He says both are caused by stress, so I changed my job, stopped commuting, have taken up yoga and feel more relaxed, but still get them. I kept a food diary for 2 months and he said all looks good. I had another doctor before who was quite dismissive of my problems despite how uncomfortable they make me, I'm getting a little desparate to be honest so thought I would give this a go!

ps sorry for rambling on, you don't really need to hear my medical history!

[zenseeker]

I'd recomend these actually, my wife uses them and they are good stress beaters and aid sleep very well:

http://www.healthspan.co.uk/sleep-mood/happy-days-5-htp-tablets/ProductDetail-p211-c114.aspx

[loulou_1984]

They do sound good. I never used to take any pills, but now I find painkillers don't work so I don't bother. May have to buy some of those as they are natural rather than full of chemicals. Thanks

[Ted_Hutchinson]

this BOOTS Phillips offer seems quite good value to me (http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10052&productId=47207&callingViewName=&langId=-1&catalogId=11051)
I'm not sure how the price compares with the Lumie version but you get a radio/alarm as well.

Your circadian rhythm controls you melatonin cycle and is governed by LIGHT entering the eyes. So getting bright light first thing in the morning ensures your melatonin production is off so enabling you to function with the brakes off. Subdued lighting from 7pm and pitch dark bedrooms help ensure melatonin kicks in at night. If you don't cheat as I do sometimes and use these (http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx?c=1&pid=1307&at=0) Using timed release helps you sleep longer. But getting OUTSIDE in the morning as well as bright light therapy also helps.

One of the reasons our hormone systems get disrupted is due to lack of Vitamin D3. Correcting D3 insufficiency is known to improve feelings of wellbeing. (http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=506781) There are lots of $5 off codes for Iherb in the referrals board. (http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx?c=1&pid=-3544434553822286267&at=0)

[ClareEmily]

I have one of these, and you know what I actually wake up to the clonking noise it makes before the sun rises (really quickly).

If I am tired I sleep right through the birdie sounds it makes and the running water sound gets me running to the toilet.

So nope fraid not I still wake up feeling like death.

My hubby has IBS, he stopped eating wheat, gluten, choc, coffee, juices and feels loads better for it.

[loulou_1984]

I didn't know it made noises, ha ha! I've got a leaflet about IBS with all the trigger foods on, just trying to work up the courage/willpower to start cutting things out one by one!

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[lostinrates]

Actually, we have a version of this and it is really useful for us. (Annoyingly my DH has it up in London ATM.). I have trouble getting to sleep and found th gradually winding down light was FANTASTICly sleep inducing, I felt less stressed about sleeping than when just switching a bedside lamp on and worrying whether I'll sleep or not.

DH has the opposite problem and could sleep all morning and finds waking up can be quite miserable, he finds that he wakes up, not enthusiastically but with greater ease.

I don't tink they'll solve a health problem, but it has been welcome here.

(I wish ours had a radio now)

[never enough]

My father has terrible problems sleeping & loves his,but not for SAD. I think the gradual dimming of the light just helps him slowly drop off.
Headaches could be dehydration, try drinking more water, less caffeine & turning off heating in the bedroom. Best go to see the doctor though & make him listen.

[newmumincov]

I can't say if it will help your specific issue, but I have a lumie bodylock and find it extremely helpful myself - I had delayed sleep onset insomnia and resulting difficulty in waking up at a useful time.

However, a dairy and gluten free diet, coupled with vitamin D supplementation also helped this problem a great deal.

Also note that issues such as depression can cause achiness/tiredness even if you are getting enough sleep.

[loulou_1984]

Thanks all for the comments - useful to hear different experiences. Although I doubt it will fix the problem, anything which makes waking up easier would be great! I have mine here now and will give it a go.

I will give my doctors suggestions a bit more time and will go again if nothing has changed! (suggestions include yoga and a stress relief leaflet, hmmm)

[Savvy_Sue]

I never used to take any pills, but now I find painkillers don't work so I don't bother. I was going to check this: you can get rebound headaches from OTC painkillers if you take them every day!

[Ted_Hutchinson]

I was going to check this: you can get rebound headaches from OTC painkillers if you take them every day!Why do you think I never ever have to use pain killers now when I used to be living on them (http://pain-topics.org/clinical_concepts/vitamind.php)

[loulou_1984]

I was going to check this: you can get rebound headaches from OTC painkillers if you take them every day!

Hmm, that figures, I don't bother taking them now and although I still get the headaches, at least I'm not putting a load of crap into my body. My other halfs mum is very keen on trying to give me her painkillers - despite the fact they are prescribed. Think I'll pass....