Verilux

Plug Into Positive Energy

It’s the time of year when the days are shorter and sunlight can be scarce. If you’re feeling less perky than usual, you’re not alone. When sunlight is diminished, the winter blues can settle in (formally diagnosed as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, in some people). You might be feeling tired, running low on energy, or having trouble sleeping. If those symptoms sound familiar, you may benefit from a therapeutic light source we heard about from frequent Grommet-spotter Liz Bokzanski.

Called HappyLight, this line of sunshine supplement systems comes from Verilux, which has been creating ways to simulate natural daylight since 1956. When sunlight is unavailable, these light therapy lamps can trigger your own natural energy enhancers and help you to focus and feel revitalized. The compact HappyLight 6000 easily fits on a desktop or counter, and the larger HappyLight Deluxe model can be mounted on the wall. The Rise & Shine Natural Wake-Up Light is designed for the bedside table. It’s programmed to emit progressively brighter light as you awaken, paired with optional soothing background sounds.

No matter what’s keeping you in the dark -- rainy weather, night shift work, airplane travel -- these therapy lamps make it easy to plug into a brighter, happier you.

— Angella

• HappyLight 6000
  • Up to 6,000 LUX of Natural Spectrum® daylight lifts spirits, sharpens concentration and improves energy levels
  • Helps recalibrate and normalize Circadian Rhythms for a healthy night's sleep
  • Emulates natural sunshine to improve mood and well-being
  • Sleek, space-saving design is ideal for home, office or dorm room
  • Energy efficient bulb uses only 36 watts to produce 300 watts of Natural spectrum light
  • One year limited warranty # 30 day money back guarantee # Dimensions: 12” H x 3.9” W x 5.6” D
  • Weight: 2 lbs
  • UL listed in United States and Canada

• HappyLight Deluxe
  • Uses 2 energy efficient 36 watts fluorescent bulb
  • Up to 10,000 LUX of Natural Spectrum® daylight
  • Electronic ballast and Flicker Elimination Technology™ assures no-buzz operation and instant-on, flicker-free illumination
  • Table-top stand and space saving wall mount option
  • On-off switch # One year limited warranty
  • 30 day money back guarantee
  • Dimensions: 19” H x 13.375” W x 3.25” D
  • Weight: 6.8 lbs
  • UL listed in United States and Canada

• Rise & Shine Natural Wake-Up Light
  • 15 minute wake-up program
  • Light progressively brightens prior to waking
  • Natural spa soundscapes: Songbird Serenade, Ocean Rhythms, Pond Life Harmony, Streamside Melodies
  • Sleep mode feature gradually dims the light over a 5, 15, 30 or 60 minute period of time
  • High quality FM radio sound system
  • Dual alarms and 20 levels of brightness snooze feature
  • Dimensions: 12” x 9” x 6”
  • Weight: 2.4 lbs.
  • One year limited warranty
  • 30 day money back guarantee