Let there be lights — to pep up winter mood

Lightweight luminosity

SEASONAL affective disorder affects an estimated one in five during the winter months and a SAD light box is reported to help symptoms in 85pc of people. The Lumie Arabica, which treats the symptoms with summer levels of bright light, is portable and lightweight and delivers 10,000 lux at 25cm, the recommended level for simulating natural sunlight.

€134.99; boots.ie

Mood uplifter fits bill

SMALL enough to fit into bags and perfect for office use, the Philips EnergyUp energy light requires just 30 minutes usage a day to elevate mood and lift energy levels.

The intense blue light is as effective as 10,000 lux and is UV-free, making it comfortable for eyes. You can use it for as long as you wish during the day.

€199.99; littlewoodsireland.ie

Go with the glow

IF you’re looking for a stylish light therapy desk addition, the Innosol Rondo is it. One of the bestsellers from Irish light therapy product distributors Brighter Days, it can also be wall-mounted.

The warm light, which is evenly dispersed throughout the shade, is glarefree and gives the advised 10,000 lux at 25cm.

€199.99; brighterday.ie

Light therapy for less

LIKE all the other light therapy options featured here, the Duronic SADV1 is medically certified but it’s the least expensive choice with 40pc off its usual price on Amazon.

Compact and touch-button operated, it’s easy to use, comes with a folding stand and is also wall mountable and portable.

€68.12; amazon.co.uk