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Philips goLITE BLU Light Therapy Device | 
| Brand: Philips Respironics
Category: Health and Beauty
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $149.00
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  72 reviews
Sales Rank: 118
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.5
Dimensions (in): 7 x 7 x 7
Model: goLITE BLU
UPC: 857023000131
EAN: 0075020009609
ASIN: B001I45XL8
Release Date: October 13, 2008
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| Features:
| • | Portable, rechargeable blue therapy light with Bluewave. | | • | Sleek new compact design | | • | New diffusion optics for softer, even light | | • | Wider treatment field gives you more flexibility | | • | Fully programmable, adjustable intensity |
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Product Description
Boost your mood and energy with proven Bluewave light therapy
Advanced Bluewave -
Amazon.com Product Description
For individuals suffering from the seasonal mood disorder known as the "winter blues," the goLITE BLU Light Therapy Device from Philips offers natural, affordable relief. The goLITE BLU features the cutting-edge BlueWave light therapy technology, offering the most effective, natural treatment for winter blues and eliminating the need for artificial stimulants or drugs. And with its easy-to-use functionality and a lightweight, portable design, the goLITE Blu can go wherever you need it--at home, in the office, or on travels. | | 
The goLITE BLU Light Therapy Device from Philips offers natural, affordable relief from the "winter blues." View larger. |
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Features include an easy-to-use touch screen and a digital, backlit clock with a timer. View larger. | 
Simple functionality and a lightweight, portable design provides easy, anywhere use. View larger. |
Treat Winter Blues Naturally
Scientific research has shown that the natural rhythms of our bodies are regulated by light. Our exposure to sunlight in the winter, especially in more northern areas, is significantly reduced. For some individuals, this reduction in sunlight exposure can result in a mood disorder commonly known as the "winter blues," which can result in reduced energy, low moods, and disrupted sleep patterns. Research has shown that light therapy use, even for as little as 15 minutes a day, can significantly reduce these symptoms by providing your body with the required amount of light exposure otherwise lacking during the darker months of the year. The goLITE BLU effectively mimics the natural patterns and spectrum of sunlight that our bodies need most. And best of all, the goLITE BLU provides a natural and affordable method of treating winter blues without using artificial stimulants or drugs. Cutting-Edge BlueWave Technology
With 20 years of experience in light box technology, Philips offers the most cutting-edge and effective technology for treating winter blues with BlueWave technology. With this technology, the goLITE BLU provides blue light, which has been shown to be twice as effective as white light in influencing our natural body clocks. With BlueWave technology, the goLITE BLU is not only more effective than white-light light boxes, but it also offers far less intense light, which reduces the risk of eyestrain or headaches that can be associated with the glare of more intense light boxes. The goLITE BLU also features a wider field of light than other light boxes, which means that you can work, watch TV, read, or eat meals while using the light box, rather than having to sit close and directly in front of it. Easy to Use, Compact, and Portable
The goLITE BLU features an easy-to-use touch screen and a digital, backlit clock with a timer so you can set the light box to your preferred wake-up time, allowing you to wake up more naturally and more refreshed. Use the touch screen to adjust the light intensity to your particular needs. At just 5-1/4 x 5-1/2 x 1 inches (WxHxD), the goLITE BLU is compact and unobtrusive, allowing it to fit easily in your bedroom or your office space. It folds down easily, and because it's powered by a rechargeable battery (included), the goLITE BLU is easy to take wherever you need it. The goLITE BLU is covered by a two-year warranty.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 72
 If you need help and suffer from winter depression..PLEASE try it.. November 30, 2009
Elizabeth (North Carolina, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this light last year hoping it would help me and it did. I searched all over the internet for coupons and deals and found the best deal on Amazon. I paid $217.00 just last year. (I wish I would have gotten this year's price for sure) Last year I used it every day during the late fall and all of the winter months. I could tell when I needed to start using it again this year. I tell everyone about this light. I have suffered for years and just knew there had to be some sort of effective therapy out there for winter depression other than having to take some sort of medication. I am active and I exercise but even doing that didn't seem to help me. It is hard to explain what it feels like when you are using it, it is almost as if the darkness you feel inside is gone.. ( I'm sure people who suffer can relate to this thought) I use it for 15 minutes every morning (upon awakening) and I am happy and full of energy afterwards. If you suffer from seasonal affective disorder,winter blues, whatever people call it, PLEASE try it... This light works, period.. and for me there are no side effects at all... I was a little worried about possible side effects after reading some of the other reviews here, but no... none for me.
on time - as promised November 17, 2009
Grant S. Hodgson
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
it's a smart unit - very compact - does what it promises - has lots of features - but i only use the basic features.
Philips goLITE BLU Light Therapy Device November 15, 2009
Ecesis (USA)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
After comparing and contrasting the numerous light therapy products available for Seasonal Affective Disorder, I chose the Philips goLITE BLU Light Therapy Device. It is rechargeable, and the battery can last up to 50 years. Other light therapy devices charge you a large fee for regularly replacing light bulbs. The Philips goLITE BLU Light Therapy Device is small, so it is good for travel, and you can set it up anywhere in the home. Other light therapy devices are extremely large and take up a lot of room. There is an alarm function on the Philips goLITE BLU Light Therapy Device, so you can program a certain time that the light (and/or sound) wakes you up in the morning. Other light therapy devices do not have an alarm function. As a person with Seasonal Affective Disorder, this product helps me feel refreshed in the morning and throughout the day.
Works great if used consistently November 9, 2009
Douglas S. Leathers (Covington, WA. USA)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
I am the sort of person who generally gets up early only because it's what my schedule demands. I'm not a snarling beast by any means, nor am I a zombie or a depression case. I like the morning once I'm up and around, but it's definitely not my peak energy period, either. There's always a bit of inertia to overcome before I get going. That's how I've been all my life.
When I purchased this item I used it immediately for one or two days. Then I used it very sporadically, maybe a day here, a day there, a week or two without using it, etc. What I noticed was a very mild "head clearing" effect when I used the light, but certainly nothing to write home about.
Then I decided to give it some consistent use. The first few days I noticed nothing special beyond what I had noted in the past. But long about day 5 or 6 there was a definite boost in my levels of energy that went well beyond just feeling more clear-headed in the mornings. I felt more alert and energetic throughout the day with less inclination to fall into that mid-day slump that makes you want to lay down for a nap. I also fall asleep more readily at bedtime with fewer of those "can't get to sleep/can't remain asleep" nights. With continued, consistent use the effect of this light remains quite pronounced.
I live in the Pacific Northwest, in the Seattle area, so we tend to get less natural sunlight than many areas. Lots of overcast even when it isn't raining. Because I've lived in this sort of environment all my life I never realized I was missing out on the natural boost that sunlight (or this simulation from blue light) gives. My suspicion is that the light influences hormone production that cascades out into many, many hormone-related processes in the body. If you use this light to enhance your mental clarity you may just find it promotes other benefits as well.
Consistent, daily use appears to be the key to making it effective. I highly recommend this to anyone that needs that extra lift, and even to people who don't necessarily feel they have any light-related deficiencies. You could find, as I did, that it improves your quality of life in areas you didn't even know could be improved.
I offer one tip that might be helpful, which is to use the light on its most dim setting. The rechargable battery life runs fairly short; just a few uses, when the light is used at full strength. I've tried it both ways and can't honestly report that having the light turned up brighter has any more beneficial effect than using on its lowest setting. But if you really feel it does, then just use it on dim and place the light closer to your eyes and it will be perceived as a more intense light. I typically use the light about 2 to 3 feet away from my face. Using the light on dim rather than on bright extends the time it can be used per charge by about 4 or 5 times.
Works as advertised. September 10, 2009
K. Napier (Loyall, Kentucky USA)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
It's hard to imagine that sitting in front of something as simple as this for 15 minutes a day would work. Well, it does.
I've had mine now since last year (wanted to test it over time) and must say that it's been great. I like being outdoors and pulled this light out on those days (cold or wet) when I couldn't be out. I would use it whilst playing video games.
I can't recall getting the raining/cold weather blues since I've started using it. That says a lot considering 2008-2009 has been a rough year for a lot of us.
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