SAD alarm clock

jen_jen_2

i am looking for one of those alarm clocks that increses the light in the mornings so you wake up better (i am a grouch when i wake up in the dark). the lumie one i want is £99 and ive seen it no cheaper anywhere. does anyone know of any good cheaper alternatives or where this can be got at a bargin??

the other prices ive seen are boot one £59 and lumie at £59 and £79.

i know you can get the SAD lights but my problem is just waking up in the winter, in summer easy peasy in winter - no way so i think the light in the morning will make that difference.

Ted_Hutchinson

Have your read this thread health forum

Testee

Can't help you with a discount but I bought a Bodyclock Sunray from https://www.lumie.com and I've been really pleased with it. Most of the time I do manage to wake up to the light but I always set the alarm function just in case - it's listed at £59.95 and I think that's about what I paid for it a year ago. I got a discount from the Patrick Holford newsletter, 100% Health, but I can't see any deals on there at the moment. Boots.com sells it so if you've got points or a discount code you could try there?

I find that even if I am not awake by the time the alarm goes off I am close to conscious and so the sound doesn't shake me out of that deep sleep with the feeling that you're about to have a heart attack. I feel a get a better start to the day.

Good luck

Ted_Hutchinson

£14.99

It is natural for us to respond to the rising sun by slowing waking up, which probably explains why it is so difficult to wake up on a dark winter's morning.

When a noisy alarm clock startles us awake we can feel irritable and weary all day.

This new Rise and Shine alarm clock imitates the sunrise effect by your bedside gently emitting a glowing light 5 minutes before the alarm time and gradually brightening to wake you naturally.

It also functiions as a normal buzzing alarm clock with snooze and features a large digital display.

Additionally, using the manual override the clock double up as a night light.

Requires 3 x AA batteries or mains adaptor, not included.
This isn't a personal recommendation but as the effect of light on the brain can only be transmitted through the eyes this is as likely as any other to be effective.