Saturday, April 7, 2012

Using A Philips Wake Up Light For Therapy

By Abel Gilsing


You may find yourself dragging through the dark days of winter, oversleeping or not getting enough sleep at night. A Philips Wake Up Light is designed to address those issues. This type of lighting can help get your day started in a timely and refreshed manner.

The uniqueness of this type of bedside illumination is that it gradually turns itself up in brightness to full spectrum, instead of coming on at full strength. This gradual process mimics the effect of a sunrise in your room. You can choose from a natural selection of sounds or be awakened by your favorite FM station when you want an actual alarm to go off.

If you have an iPhone or iPod, some versions of these systems include a docking station, which you can integrate for your own musical alarm. Other systems come with USB functionality so that you can plug in your MP3 player or a smartphone as part of the system's operation.

The unit offers a reverse functionality at night to help you go to sleep. The illumination slowly dims so that it is off by the time you are asleep. This feature may be perfect in a child's bedroom when he or she has fears of the dark and prefers a nightlight for sleeping.

This system may help improve your energy level and mood as you gain a gradual, not jolting, start to your day. If you need a few more minutes, there is a snooze option activated by tapping the unit. Overall, the gradual illumination allows for your body to adjust to being awake, and gives you time to think about the day ahead.

As you get used to this type of awakening in the morning, your body may feel better about doing other tasks, such as regular exercise. A daily workout in the morning can boost your metabolism and give you energy through the day. Your exercise also may help prevent problems with sleeping at night.

Take the time to compare the different models of the Philips Wake Up Light to find one that works best for your morning routine. You may find yourself feeling more refreshed and with more energy during the long, cold days of winter. The unit could be the start of a new morning routine.




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