"The brain kicks into gear and sends signals to initiate all sorts of bodily processes, from metabolism to hormone release, which helps us to feel ready for the day. It's a fundament of our circadian rhythm and we miss out on it whenever we wake before it gets light. That is where a sunrise alarm clock can fill the gap."
"I've tested more than a dozen models and I believe the Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 is the best you can get. View at Healf View at Boots How I tested I test sunrise alarm clocks by using them to wake me up before dawn over at least a few nights which is no hardship at this time of year. I've risen with the Bodyclock Glow 150 every day for two weeks, which has given me a fuller impression of its performance."
"Lumie has seven sunrise alarm clock models, from the basic (but very good) Sunrise Alarm (RRP 49.98, now 38.48) to the elaborate Bodyclock Deluxe 750DAB (RRP 229, now 176.33), which moonlights as a digital radio. With a 119 RRP (currently 106.49 at Healf), the Bodyclock Glow 150 is around the middle of the range but in my view, it has all the features that matter."
Sunrise alarm clocks simulate dawn by increasing light gradually before wake time, helping the brain initiate metabolic and hormonal processes that prepare the body for the day. Missing natural dawn by waking before light disrupts the circadian rhythm and increases morning grogginess. The Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 is recommended as the best mid-range model and is certified as a Class I medical device. Testing involved using the device to wake before dawn across multiple nights and using sunset simulation and reading-light modes; two weeks of daily use provided a fuller impression of performance. Lumie offers a range of seven models across prices and feature sets.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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