Product description
Start feeling better now. "After a week with the goLITE, my wife happily announced that her 'summer husband' had returned." "I feel great: more energy, more positive and optimistic, more like the person I am in the summer." We couldn't have said it better. These are real quotes from real people who improved their moods and beat the winter blues using light. And you can too. Light is nature's stimulant. The upbeat feeling you get on a bright sunny day is no accident-it's the result of light triggering our bodies to release "active" hormones, and we feel great. Winter can be a challenge for many because the shorter days and longer nights leave us simply "light-deprived". Without the normal light stimulation, we often feel down, lethargic or sad. Light therapy provides a natural boost that helps you feel better, increases energy and even helps you sleep. Using the right wavelength of light, you can trigger your active hormones naturally, boosting your mood and overcoming those down feelings, whatever the season. Blue light is the key. Researchers have learned that receptors in our eyes convert the blue light from the summer sky into the chemicals our bodies need to be active and energetic. We don't get this light in the winter, and indoor light doesn't replace this color, which is why our mood, energy and sleep patterns suffer. Twice as effective. The goLITE is the newest breakthrough in light therapy that provides just the blue light our bodies need (we call it BLUEWAVE technology). Studies have shown that low-intensity blue light (470 nm, like that from the goLITE) is twice as effective at managing our body clocks compared to other sources of light. As little as 15 Minutes per day. Using light therapy fits easily into your normal daily routine. You can do it while eating breakfast, exercising or getting ready in the morning.
For individuals suffering from the seasonal mood disorder known as the "winter blues," the goLITE BLU Light Therapy Device from Philips offers natural, affordable relief. The goLITE BLU features the cutting-edge BlueWave light therapy technology, offering the most effective, natural treatment for winter blues and eliminating the need for artificial stimulants or drugs. And with its easy-to-use functionality and a lightweight, portable design, the goLITE Blu can go wherever you need it--at home, in the office, or on travels. | | 
The goLITE BLU Light Therapy Device from Philips offers natural, affordable relief from the "winter blues." View larger. |
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Features include an easy-to-use touch screen and a digital, backlit clock with a timer. View larger. | 
Simple functionality and a lightweight, portable design provides easy, anywhere use. View larger. |
Treat Winter Blues Naturally
Scientific research has shown that the natural rhythms of our bodies are regulated by light. Our exposure to sunlight in the winter, especially in more northern areas, is significantly reduced. For some individuals, this reduction in sunlight exposure can result in a mood disorder commonly known as the "winter blues," which can result in reduced energy, low moods, and disrupted sleep patterns. Research has shown that light therapy use, even for as little as 15 minutes a day, can significantly reduce these symptoms by providing your body with the required amount of light exposure otherwise lacking during the darker months of the year. The goLITE BLU effectively mimics the natural patterns and spectrum of sunlight that our bodies need most. And best of all, the goLITE BLU provides a natural and affordable method of treating winter blues without using artificial stimulants or drugs. Cutting-Edge BlueWave Technology
With 20 years of experience in light box technology, Philips offers the most cutting-edge and effective technology for treating winter blues with BlueWave technology. With this technology, the goLITE BLU provides blue light, which has been shown to be twice as effective as white light in influencing our natural body clocks. With BlueWave technology, the goLITE BLU is not only more effective than white-light light boxes, but it also offers far less intense light, which reduces the risk of eyestrain or headaches that can be associated with the glare of more intense light boxes. The goLITE BLU also features a wider field of light than other light boxes, which means that you can work, watch TV, read, or eat meals while using the light box, rather than having to sit close and directly in front of it. Easy to Use, Compact, and Portable
The goLITE BLU features an easy-to-use touch screen and a digital, backlit clock with a timer so you can set the light box to your preferred wake-up time, allowing you to wake up more naturally and more refreshed. Use the touch screen to adjust the light intensity to your particular needs. At just 5-1/4 x 5-1/2 x 1 inches (WxHxD), the goLITE BLU is compact and unobtrusive, allowing it to fit easily in your bedroom or your office space. It folds down easily, and because it's powered by a rechargeable battery (included), the goLITE BLU is easy to take wherever you need it. The goLITE BLU is covered by a two-year warranty.
Features
- Portable, rechargeable blue therapy light with Bluewave..
- Sleek new compact design.
- New diffusion optics for softer, even light.
- Wider treatment field gives you more flexibility.
- Fully programmable, adjustable intensity.
Customer Reviews
MUST HAVE! -- 2010-03-08
If you are looking to purchase a light therapy that is effective and reasonably priced - this is it!!!!! Every person is different so the exposure level, frequency, and treatment time will vary along with when you feel results. I felt results the first day and found that using it as a light alarm is very effective. I have serious SAD since I was a young kid (many decades ago). This little blue light box amazingly works. Unfortunately, it does not shovel snow for you too - that you have to take care of yourself.
You can give yourself light treatment as often as you feel necessary. Some people just need one treatment, others need several. As suggested in the manual, you would not use this device two hours before bed. You can use it in the afternoon and early evening to give yourself extra energy. The device is also good for resetting your sleep patterns and you don't have to have SAD for that.
The goLite is well made - sturdy. It comes with an electric battery plug-in charger. It is also cordless. Supposedly, the battery life is good. I use it plugged-in and cordless everyday and the battery indicator stays on full charge. There are four light intensity levels - you will not need it any brighter - really. The alarm can be set for sound, light, or both. You set the time treatment length - it remembers your last setting.
The unit also comes with a magnetic stand and carry case. I recommend this unit to anyone that has SAD (winter blues), low energy during the winter months, and for those that want to reset their internal sleep clock. Buy it, you have nothing to lose. It is worth every penny to say goodbye forever to SAD.
Great for Winter Blues! It is Definitely a Must-Have! -- 2010-03-05
This product has helped me overcome depression during the winter season through gradual usage. As a result, I became more productive and felt that I was more in control of my mood and feelings. I would recommend this hands down!
Great Product! -- 2010-03-04
A few months ago I moved from Las Vegas to cold, rainy, dark Northern England. To say that I was suffering from SAD is an understatement. After weeks of living here I still couldnt shake my jet-lag, I was hardly sleeping, felt tired and worn out all day, just very low energy. I researched SAD lights and decided on this one.
I can say, after using it for a number of weeks that I have noticed a huge difference. It only took a few days to start noticing a change for me. I began using it for 15 minutes at first right when I woke up and now use it about 40 minutes in the mornings. Right away it helped me regulate my sleep cycle and I was back to sleeping through the nights and waking up refreshed in the morning. When I wake up it helps me kill the groggy, wake-up blues that you get in a place that doesnt received any morning sunlight. It literally feels like an espresso for my brain. I also find that if I start to get run down mid-day I can use it for just 15 minutes and it gives me a kick of energy. As the warning states I never use it in the evening as not to mess with my rhythms.
I have also found it very handy to have a built in alarm clock that gives you the option to use a chime or the light (or both). I will admit the chime can be a bit jarring for someone who is a light sleeper like me, and unfortunately I havent found any way to adjust the volume (I dont think there is a way). The design is very sleek, compact. I plan on taking it with me when I travel (it comes with a nice compact carry case). I havent had any problems with the battery or charging on my unit.
Before I got this light I was very skeptical about something being able to substitute the natural light I wasnt getting. Living in a dark environment I have become aware of just how disturbing the lack of natural light can be to your sleep cycles and your energy and demeanor in general. I thought it was possible that SAD lights were just a placebo or that people were only imagining they felt better, but tohught that it was worth a shot in case it did work. For me it does. I noticed immediate physical changes. Within the span of a week I went from not being able to fall asleep all night, trudging around with no energy all day, heavy eyelids, and just craving some sort of light to sleeping through the night, waking up refreshed, staying energized throughout the day and just not feeling so moody. Hopefully it works for other people as well.
Go Blue -- 2010-02-20
I purchased this for my husband's February birthday. He uses it every morning while reading the paper. I love the blue light glow. It is very compact and portable. It is about the size of a square waffle, yet powerful. I think it seems to be working for him, now that he consistently uses it. At least he seems to be doing many of the activities that have always entertained him; such as doing the laundry, cooking and cleaning!!! It's great!
Feel rested, even when traveling! -- 2010-02-14
My sleep doctor recommended the Philips goLITE as part of my therapy to acheive more restful sleep and to feel more rested in the morning. After receiving one for Christmas, I have used it every day and have noticed an improvement in my overall "rested" feeling throughout the day. What's great is that the product is designed for those who travel, it's compact and comes with a case and is slim enough to fit in a purse or carryon bag. As a frequent traveler, that was a big selling point for me. I would recommend traveling with the charger especially for longer trips. On a fully charged battery, using the light at full power for 30 minutes, I would say you can get approximately 7-8 uses from it. With the goLITE I finally feel like I have been able to get my circadian rhythm back to where it belongs so that I am sleepy in the evening and awake in the daytime! Overall, great product!
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