Lumie Bodyclock Elite
The Lumie Bodyclock Elite allows you to adjust the time it takes for the lamp to reach full brightness (or vice versa) to fit as close as possible with your natural pattern when waking up or falling asleep. And the sunset function can be adjusted to dim to a low level night light rather then fully off.
The Bodyclock Elite works by synchronising your circadian rhythm (your body's natural sleep/wake pattern in response to sunrise and sunset) which in turn helps regulate your melatonin levels.
Melatonin is a hormone which is produced in the pineal gland at the base of your brain. It is important in regulating sleep and maintaining your circadian rhythm. Studies have shown that melatonin production decreases with age and can be disrupted in night shift workers. By harnessing your body's natural response to light, the Bodyclock keeps your melatonin levels high at night to make you sleepy, and low in the day to keep you alert.
Natural sleep patterns give you more energy throughout the day, improve your concentration levels and even improve your mood.
The Bodyclock Elite also comes with a host of useful features. The sunrise function can finish with a flashing light, an alarm or music, depending on how easy you find it to be woken up. And you can quickly change settings and choose for a sunset only option when you want to lie in on the weekends. The Bodyclock features a digital radio, but also has an SD memory card slot for playing MP3s, and an audio line-in allowing it to be connected to a Walkman or MP3 player, all of which can be used instead of beeps as the audio alarm.
For the Bodyclock Elite Lumie has teamed up with Meditainment® to add a soothing meditation feature to the device. The Bodyclock stores a choice of twelve listening features, including two guided meditations (for more information visit: www.meditainment.com ). These features can be played as part of the sunrise of sunset, or during sleep. There is also a white noise function to blank out noise whilst sleeping.
All Bodyclock dawn simulators offer:
- a scientifically calculated simulated sunrise and sunset
- an optional back-up beeper for reassurance that you will wake up
- a dimmable bedside light for reading or soft lighting
- a special sunshine neodymium bulb
The Bodyclock Elite offers the following additional features:
- variable sunrise and sunset duration between 15 and 90 minutes
- 'sleepsound' white noise option which masks sound and is useful for shift workers
- nightlight option where the light fades to 10%
- security option so the light comes on at random intervals between 4pm and 11pm
- an intelligent LCD digital clock which fades to a low level when you want to sleep
- snooze feature
- power failure backup
- glass lamp cover
- back-up beeper if the light fails to wake you up
- seven-day programmable alarm (set a different alarm time each day for a week)
- audio line-in (1.5mm headphone socket) and SD memory card slot for MP3s
- guided sleep meditation created by Meditainment®
- range of spoken and natural sleep/wake-up sounds
- AM/FM digital tuning radio with memory pre-sets
Health benefits
Clinical trials have shown that using a Bodyclock dawn simulator can improve your mood, energy, and productivity levels by improving the quality and pattern of your sleep. You will wake up feeling alert and refreshed and find it easier to get to sleep at night. It can also alleviate the symptoms of the Winter Blues or SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder).
The Bodyclock Elite can provide health benefits for:
- people with busy schedules - the Bodyclock can improve daytime effectiveness
- people who work irregular hours - the Bodyclock can help regulate sleep
- patterns and the white noise option on the advanced Bodyclock can help shift workers sleep
- people who suffer from the Winter Blues or SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) - the Bodyclock can relieve symptoms
- people who dread getting up on dark mornings - the Bodyclock is a natural and gentle way to wake up
- people who frequently travel on long-haul flights and suffer from jet-lag
Health information
For more information see the Bupa factsheets:
Bupa factsheet - seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Bupa factsheet - jet lag
Bupa factsheet - tiredness
Bupa factsheet - insomnia
Advice
Please read the product packaging before use, and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
