It's that time of year again when we'll soon gain an extra hour in bed but have to say goodbye to the lighter evenings as winter approaches. However, there's been some debate about whether this tradition should be ditched, with the British Sleep Society suggesting that natural morning light is beneficial for sleep, while changing the clocks can be harmful. This advice comes just as we're about to put our clocks back, marking the end of British Summer Time (BST), or Daylight Saving Time.
Given the discussions around the benefits of waking up to natural light, shoppers might want to check out this Amazon find, which could revolutionise your wake-up routine during the dark and gloomy winter months - and it's currently on sale.
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This daylight lamp from Amazon has been dubbed a "game-changer" purchase by customers who've noticed a difference since using this alarm to wake up on dark mornings.
The device replicates the colours of a real sunrise and sunset using LED lights, offering adjustable bedroom lighting so you can relax at night and wake up properly in the morning. Known to help treat seasonal affective disorder, this lamp aims to help you fall asleep and wake up feeling fully refreshed and alert.
And right now, you can snap up this lamp for a cool 28% off in the sale, bringing the price down to £36.17, making Amazon the cheapest place to buy your own.
With the UK soon to return to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), as the clocks go back, a group of experts have spotlighted the advantages of this standard time. Prof von Schantz noted that GMT "aligns closely with the natural light-dark cycles of the day and night" and stressed that "natural daylight in the morning is crucial for maintaining an optimal alignment of our body clocks with day and night, which is essential for optimal sleep and overall health."
Dr Crawford noted: "Mornings are the time when our body clocks have the greatest need for light to stay in sync," she explained. "At our latitudes, there is simply no spare daylight to save during the winter months, and given the choice between natural light in the morning and natural light in the afternoon, the scientific evidence favours light in the morning."
Available for £49 at Boots, John Lewis and Dunelm, Amazon is currently the cheapest place to pick up one of these Lumie Sunrise Lamps ahead of the winter mornings.
Shoppers who have picked up their own can't stop singing its praises, as one buyer beams: "This is the BEST thing I have ever bought from Amazon. Having always been interested in buying a SAD lamp, I have been searching around for the best and most cost-effective, and this is it. I love this lamp so much. The features are exactly what I needed it for and it has improved my sleep and morning routine so much! A must buy, especially for those who struggle to wake up in the morning when it’s dark."
Further accolades come from this customer, who says: "I've been using the Lumie Sunrise Alarm for nearly two weeks now, and it has certainly made a difference in my morning routine. Waking up in the morning has always been a struggle for me, and this alarm clock has helped to ease that struggle. However, my experience with this product has been mixed. The most significant advantage of the Lumie Sunrise Alarm is its ability to mimic a natural sunrise, gently waking me up with gradually increasing light intensity. This feature has been a game-changer for my mornings, making it much easier to get out of bed."
This shopper does go on to note some disappointment, writing: "On the downside, the Lumie Sunrise Alarm has a few issues. Firstly, the build quality of the device leaves much to be desired. It does look and feel somewhat cheap, which is disappointing given its price point. Setting up the alarm can be a bit of a hassle, as it's not as user-friendly as I would have liked. The user manual could use more detailed instructions to simplify the setup process. Additionally, I found the red light in the clock to be quite annoying when using the alarm as a bedside table clock during the night. It's not adjustable in intensity, and it disrupted my sleep more than I anticipated."
But more 5-star ratings pour in as this Amazon customer raves: "First few mornings I hated it however I kept going with it I suffer S.A.D really bad and my sister told me long time ago that you get get things to help I never bothered and few weeks ago I decided to try and beat it, and after a few days this has been a game changer. I’m waking up easily, and I'm also waking up in a good mood, and the only change is this. My only thing would be that you could pick the colour to wake up to, as I’d love the orange light, but so far I think it’s only white, the colours seem to be used only as a light"
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