It's that dreaded time of year again when we gain an hour of sleep in bed but have to bid farewell to light evenings for the winter ahead. However, researchers have been discussing whether or not this tradition should be scrapped, as the British Sleep Society says that natural morning light benefitted sleep while altering clocks was detrimental.
This recommendation comes just as clocks are set to go back this weekend. In the UK, the intervening period is known as British Summer Time (BST), or Daylight Saving Time.
With discussions being had regarding the benefit of waking to natural light, shoppers should take note of this Amazon find, which could be a game changer for waking you in a better mood through the dark and dreary winter months - plus, it's on sale!
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Amazon)This Amazon daylight lamp has been hailed a "miracle" buy, by shoppers who have shared the benefits they've experienced after this alarm changed the way they wake on dark mornings.
The gadget mimics the colours of a real sunrise and sunset using LED lights, providing all-round dimmable bedroom lighting, so you can unwind in the evening and wake in the morning properly. Proven to help treat seasonal-affected depression, this lamp aims to let you fall asleep and wake up feeling properly refreshed and wide awake. And right now, you can bag this lamp for a nifty 23% less as it hits this sale, reducing the price to £75.
As the UK reverts to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) with the clocks going back, a group of academics have highlighted the benefits of this standard time. Prof von Schantz said that GMT "aligns closely with the natural light-dark cycles of the day and night" and emphasised 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 added: "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."
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Shoppers have been quick to praise this Amazon daylight lamp, as one 5-star reviewer raves: "I recently purchased the Lumie Bodyclock Spark 100, and I couldn't be more delighted with its performance. This wake-up light alarm clock has truly transformed my mornings and enhanced my overall well-being. The gradual sunrise simulation is a game-changer. Waking up to a soft, natural light that gradually brightens has made me feel more refreshed and energized. It's such a gentle and calming way to start the day, especially during those dark, winter months."
Another fan of this Amazon's choice pick, beams: "I just wished I'd got this in Autumn! It's so good. Set the time you want to wake up and you won't be disappointed. I started using it over the Christmas shift in retail where was getting up at 3.30 am, and by day 2 I was waking in such a good mood. The sunrise is so easy to set and you will be surprised how much difference it is going to sleep with that glow, it might seem costly but I'd pay double for this kind of sleep! I'll go on using it for the remainder of winter and I'll keep using the sunset feature but if you feel like the autumn and winter mornings are depressing and the dreary starts then this is for you."
A third customer gushes: "Winter mornings are awful, this has changed my life. Waking up when it’s pitch black to an alarm in winter is awful, I now wake up to a simulated natural light."
If you're in the market for alternatives and you're on a budget, take a look at this one from Debenhams for £39.50. Or, if you've got the cash to spend, check out this model from John Lewis.
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