
In this product review, I'm going to introduce you to the Philips goLITE BLU light therapy device.
The goLITE is a portable
bluewave light, designed to reduce the impact of seasonal affective disorder, or other disorders where your bodies clock is messed up,
including jetlag.
I first became interested in the technology behind these devices when I picked one up at a Costco several years ago. Being the geek I am, anything with lights and buttons that claims to help make me feel better is always worth trying.
Thankfully, the positive effects of blue light treatment are not just another wacky technology sold in infomercials at 3am. The effects have been studied by the Mayo clinic, Nasa and the US
National Institute of Health.
Subjecting yourself to blue light, stimulates your brain to create more Serotonin, which is what researchers believe to be the key to reducing winter blues and other mood and energy problems.
The blue light also suppresses the creation of Melatonin, which is responsible for our hibernation patterns.
Finally, researchers have also concluded that the blue light can help reset our circadian rhythm, which is particularly helpful if you are trying to reduce the impact of jetlag.