Fill up on energy with light therapy!
1.3.2017
Translation: machine translated
Sunlight and natural light are essential for our well-being. The right light at the right time helps to keep us fit and healthy. Find out here how light therapy lamps can help you feel better in winter. I'm a keen user myself and will be happy to advise you.
In countries with long winters, such as Switzerland, around 15% of the population feel exhausted, tired and lacking in energy due to the lack of natural light. This phenomenon is often referred to as the "winter blues". 1 to 3% of those affected even suffer from winter anxiety and depression. Thanks to the natural invigorating power of sunlight, light therapy lamps can overcome the symptoms of winter fatigue and offer the summer vitality the body needs during the darkest season of the year.
Do you spend most of the day indoors, with little or no daylight, and poor quality artificial lighting? This can have a negative impact on your energy, attention and mood. Especially in winter, people stay indoors and don't get enough natural daylight. This is when light therapy lamps can be very useful.
Why can the light therapy lamp replace daylight?
Clarity is decisive for the medical therapeutic effect of light therapy lamps. It is indicated in lux and corresponds to the intensity of illumination on a given surface. At 2500 to 10,000 lux, light therapy lamps are much brighter than traditional light bulbs (on average, the lamps found in homes have a light intensity ranging from 100 to 500 lux).
Many people will wonder whether light therapy lamps are not dangerous, as they have the same effects as sunlight. This fear is unfounded, as it's not exactly the same light. The sun's rays diffuse a broad spectrum of colours. With a white light therapy lamp, true daylight with the whole natural colour spectrum is stimulated. The blue part in particular has a positive effect on people. The ultraviolet part, however, is filtered out. This means that the user of a light therapy lamp is not exposed to ultraviolet radiation that is harmful to health.
How to use the light therapy lamp for more energy
The light therapy lamp should be used daily. Sit as best you can in front of the device, pointing towards your eyes (you shouldn't look directly into the lamp). You can do this, for example, when you are working, reading or watching television.
I've placed my light therapy lamp on my desk at work and I switch it on for an average of 2 hours a day. Since I've been using it, I feel better. The difference was already noticeable after the second day. That's why I can really advise you to use one. Even if you think you don't need anything in winter. You'll see, once you've tried it, you won't be able to do without it.
Cinzia Memper
Category Marketing Manager
cinzia.memper@digitecgalaxus.chDiscovering foreign countries and cultures and tasting coffee or other delicacies is what I enjoy most when I travel. My home is decorated with little gems I find in thrift shops and at flea markets. When I’m having one of my big DIY moments, my creativity is unleashed. Both the mountains and the seaside restore my inner balance. With a snowboard or surfboard under my feet, I’m happy.