When it’s NOT always Sunny-and-74
We’re a little spoiled in San Diego, since it’s basically “Sunny and 74” year round. So, on the few days each year that it’s gray and overcast the entire day, Oliver and I will look at each other quizzically and say with utter confusion – “What’s with this weather? I feel so foggy and blahhh?” Multiply that by 3 during winter when the sun sets at like 5pm. Too early!
Winter months and the weather affect a lot of people – anywhere from just a little blah and blues-y to feelings of fatigue, depression and just not wanting to be social at all. The more serious symptoms generally fall under something known as SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, which is a depressive/mood disorder that occurs mostly in the winter due in part to a lack of exposure to natural sunlight.
Light Therapy (Lamps)
What it is & Why it works
For those of us who just feel a little blah and blues-y during winter months – a “Happy Light” might just be the ticket! I call it a Happy Light, but it’s actually called a Light Therapy Lamp, meant to provide Light Therapy.
Light therapy is a highly effective way to treat the winter blues. It’s pretty straight-forward and easy to do. For 30-minutes in the morning, you sit or work next to your Light Therapy Lamp, which gives off a bright light (10,000 LUX is medically recommended for effective light therapy) that mimics the amazing natural outdoor sunlight that we all love! Light therapy is thought to affect the brain chemicals linked to mood and sleep, easing that down, blues-y feeling we get during winter months.
It’s Also Popular for Jet-lag & Frequent-travelers
Light Therapy Lamps are also very popular for treating Jet-Lag, and with frequent travelers. If someone on your gift list fits the bill – it’s one of those gifts that they’ll use time and time again, and really appreciate. Why? Using a tablet sized light lamp helps the body adjust better to a new time zone. You know – like your body clock says it’s time to go to bed, but it’s 8am and time to get up at your travel destination. A Happy Lamp can really help you to adjust much quicker.
Highly-effective, Portable & Inexpensive
3 Top Customer Rated Light Therapy Lamps
Inexpensive, portable and most of all – effective, you’d be crazy not to get one for yourself if you’re even remotely interested! Check out 3 Top Customer Rated Light Therapy Lamps. All provide the recommended 10,000 LUX brightness for effective light therapy…..
From Left to Right
Circadian: As Seen on Shark Tank, highly rated
Miroco: Amazon’s Choice, highly rated
Verilux: Full-sized, compact, highly rated
I think you’ll feel a marked difference using a Light Therapy Lamp. Sometimes we just need that little extra boost to make a difference in the day and in our lives ;-).
Happy Holidays!
