Summer is when I thrive the most. Longer days and warmer weather means more time outside, more events happening in the city, and more time with friends. Summer is when I am happiest! So, it’s no surprise that when the seasons shift and the days get shorter and the skies get cloudy, my mood shifts too. It feels like I miss out on some of my favorite things! I booked an appointment with my doctor and found out that I was suffering from the Winter Blues...
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Anyone who pays attention to health news knows that exercise is everything - it keeps you lean, improves circulation, regulates your hormones, influences sleep. Over the years, our understanding of exactly how exercise is beneficial has evolved. New studies show the importance of light exposure (and what type of light) during exercise. Here are 5 ways that light can optimize or inhibit your workouts...
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Winter doesn´t need to drag on - what if we called the second half of winter ¨winter´s glory days,¨ or maybe even ¨the peak cozy zone?¨. Think of the second half of winter as a playful friend that will walk with you into springtime. Check out these 8 healthy habits to help you finish out the winter!
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6 tips on overcoming seasonal affective disorder: take a hot bath with epsom salts, listen to uplifting radio in the morning, use light therapy, eat fermented foods, avoid energy boosting foods from another climate, and exercise!
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No matter where you are in your holiday shopping, you can't go wrong with giving the gift of HappyLight®. After all, who doesn't love feeling happier and in a better mood all year long? HappyLight - in the spirit of the holidays - is the gift that spreads smiles with each one you give.
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Our modern lifestyles may no longer be constrained by sunrise and sunset, but light remains one of the most powerful influences on our behavior and wellbeing. This realization has fuelled a “sleep hygiene” movement, whose proponents point out that bright lights before bedtime and spending the whole day in a dimly lit office can dampen the natural circadian cycle, leaving people in a continual mental twilight – dozy in the morning, and too alert to fall asleep promptly at night
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We have partnered with our friends at the Dollar Flight Club to help you make the most of your summer or winter vacation! Whether it is choosing a sunny location or prioritizing self-care, these tips can help you plan a get-away to help you disconnect and get a boost in mood!
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When you’re planning what your healthiest day looks like, what do you see? Perhaps you visualize a pair of running shoes sitting next to the door, ready for your morning jog. A grocery list filled with wholesome, nourishing foods. An appointment with your acupuncturist or massage therapist. But when you picture that ideal, healthy day, do you also see yourself soaking up the rays of the sun? Or sitting next to a light therapy lamp?
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What exactly are those brain chemicals that can turn a good mood into a bad one at a moment’s notice? It’s actually one specific brain chemical, serotonin, and a deficiency can do a lot more than affect your perspective. It can also impact our eating habits, cause mood swings and Seasonal Affective Disorder, and, when tied to melatonin, it can disturb our sleep patterns.
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Naturally, many of us begin to long for a vacation, preferably somewhere tropical and warm. Sometimes, we can work out our budgets and schedules to take such a trip. But if your dream vacation just isn’t in the cards, don’t lose hope. There are plenty of things you can do at home to instantly transport yourself to those amazing places that top your list.
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At Verilux, we are here to help make your holiday shopping easy and happy this season. We've got everyone on your list covered - from your loved one who likes to curl up with a good book to your family member who can never get up in the morning. Plus, this year we went to Instagram to find the many ways people are using their Verilux products, so you can get real-life ideas for your list.
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It can be difficult to bring a new, healthy habit into our already jam-packed days. It might be impossible to imagine squeezing one more thing in. Luckily, light therapy is something that can be easily woven into the activities that you already do. There’s no need to overhaul your rituals—just turn on your HappyLight® and soak up the light your body needs to function at its best.
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