Lumie Bodyclock advanced
The Lumie Bodyclock works by using your body’s natural response to sunrise and sunset. It synchronises your circadian rhythm (sleep/wake pattern) and helps regulate your melatonin levels. Melatonin is a hormone which is produced in the pineal gland at the base of your brain. It is important in regulating sleep and maintaining your circadian rhythm. Studies have shown that melatonin production decreases with age and can be disrupted in night shift workers. By harnessing your body’s natural response to light, the Bodyclock keeps your melatonin levels high at night to make you sleepy, and low in the day to keep you alert.
In the morning, the Bodyclock wakes you gently and naturally with light, so you wake up feeling alert and positive. At night, the Bodyclock gradually fades to darkness, helping you get to sleep more easily, and sleep better once asleep.
All Bodyclock dawn simulators offer:
• a scientifically calculated simulated sunrise and sunset
• an optional back-up beeper for reassurance that you will wake up
• a dimmable bedside light for reading or soft lighting
• a special sunshine neodymium bulb
The Bodyclock advanced offers the following additional features:
• variable sunrise and sunset duration between 15 and 90 minutes
• ‘sleepsound’ white noise option which masks sound and is useful for shift workers
• nightlight option where the light fades to 10%
• security option so the light comes on at random intervals between 4pm and 11pm
• an intelligent LCD digital clock which fades to a low level when you want to sleep
• snooze feature
• power failure backup
• real glass opal globe
The Bodyclock advanced is a Class 1 medical device, suitable for children and teenagers, as well as adults. It is the deluxe version of the Lumie Bodyclock Sunray.
Health benefits
Clinical trials have shown that using a Bodyclock dawn simulator can improve your mood, energy and productivity levels by improving the quality and pattern of your sleep. You will wake up feeling alert and refreshed and find it easier to get to sleep at night. It can also alleviate the symptoms of the Winter Blues or SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder).
The Bodyclock advanced can provide health benefits for:
• people with busy schedules - the Bodyclock can improve daytime effectiveness
• people who work irregular hours - the Bodyclock can help regulate sleep patterns and the white noise option on the advanced Bodyclock can help shift workers sleep
• people who suffer from the Winter Blues or SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) - the Bodyclock can relieve symptoms
• people who dread getting up on dark mornings - the Bodyclock is a natural and gentle way to wake up
For more information see the Bupa factsheets:
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Jet lag
Advice
Please read the product packaging before use, and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
