Newest article Interview Dec 4, 2023 A Brighter Home with Light Therapy: In Conversation with Theresa Gromski As well as boosting mood and energy, light therapy lamps can provide a stylish addition to your home. We catch up with illustrator, stylist and content creator, Theresa Gromski, to discuss further! Read more Quick Guides Nov 28, 2023 SAD Lights and Vitamin D: Dispelling the Myths SAD lights bring the mood-boosting powers of sunlight indoors; however, a common misconception is that they are also a source of vitamin D. Let’s unpack this and dispel the myth once and for all! Quick Guides Nov 8, 2023 Navigating Seasonal Affective Disorder: Top Strategies for Winter Well-Being by a World SAD Expert As we approach the dark winter days, some of us may experience symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). We discuss the causes, symptoms and effective mood-boosting solutions for this winter. Quick Guides Oct 31, 2023 Why Should Everyone Take Vitamin D? Expert Advice From a Molecular Biologist We know how important light exposure is to our overall wellbeing, and how detrimental it can be when we’re not getting enough! Daylight is crucial in regulating our circadian rhythm, as well as prompting the production of serotonin (the happy hormone), improving our mood and energy levels during the day, and helping us get a better night’s sleep. Quick Guides Oct 23, 2023 How to Beat Clock Change Blues As the clocks go back and daylight during waking hours becomes more limited, our energy and motivation levels may dip. With light therapy, the autumn and winter days don’t have to feel so gloomy! Quick Guides Oct 18, 2023 Navigating Menopause-Related Sleep and Mood Challenges with Light Therapy As shorter, darker days approach, managing sleep challenges and mood shifts during menopause becomes tougher. This World Menopause Day, we explore how light therapy can help provide relief. Interview Oct 12, 2023 Advice from an Ophthalmic Surgeon: What to Look for in a Desk Lamp for Visual Comfort Today is World Sight Day, raising awareness of the importance of eye care. We are joined by Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Miss Radhika Rampat, to discuss the impact of lighting on visual comfort. Interview Oct 10, 2023 Burnout Prevention and Management: Expert Tips for Well-being at Home and Work This World Mental Health Day, we’re joined by Kim Murray of @happyheads.me, a Mental Health & Wellbeing Coach, to help us unpack burnout, its causes and symptoms, and to offer practical and straightforward strategies to prevent and manage burnout. Research Oct 5, 2023 Light and Eye Health: Research Papers Research shows that lifestyle habits such as prolonged exposure to digital devices and to LEDs with low CRI can negatively impact eye health. Read more with this selection of research papers. News Sep 29, 2023 Why Creatives Need a Lumie Task Creatives will recognise the positives of working in natural light, but as we approach winter and the evenings draw in, our ability to work in natural light becomes increasingly restricted.