Introducing the Philips goLITE BLU
The Philips goLITE BLU energy light is a portable light therapy device which is designed to help you increase your energy level naturally and fight winter blues. Its small size makes it easy to use wherever it suits you best.
Clinically proven* – Independent clinical research shows that the blue light from the summer sky triggers our bodies to be active and energetic, and regulates our mood.
Helps to fight winter blues – Using the goLITE energy light for as little as 15 to 45 minutes a day naturally improves your mood and energy level throughout the day.
Features
- built in clock
- treatment reminder alarm
- backlit touch screen
The following information was provided by Ketchum PR as a summary following a webinar I attended with Oz Garcia Ph.D, a highly regarded nutritional counselor and life extension specialist.
What is the “Winter Blues”?
An estimated 10-20% of adults (or more than 10 million people each year in N. America) suffer from symptoms of the “Winter Blues,” including:
- Loss of energy
- Low spirits
- Difficulty with concentration
- Increased appetite
How do we Fight the Winter Blues?
- Increase Physical Activity
- Increase your Diet with Complex Carbohydrates such as oatmeal and yams
- Eat foods rich in Vitamin D such as salmon, tuna and fortified milk
- Use a Light Energy Device with Blue Light
Our Experience
Living in a part of the United States that offers frequent seasonal changes, experiencing the winter blues is not uncommon. In fact, every Fall I notice my mood change. With the weather getting cooler, I spend less time outdoors and become moody in the sense that I sleep longer hours, have less energy and eat more, particularly sweets. As spring rolls around, much like it is now, I find myself feeling quite the opposite, wanting to go outside and enjoy the day, spending less time digging through the cabinets and feel like myself again.
One way I’ve found to combat these seasonal changes is with light therapy. For the past month and a half I’ve been using the Philips goLITE Blu Energy Light after swapping it with my other light therapy desk lamp. One of the biggest differences I noticed is the light itself. While many lights like my own use a white light, the Philips goLITE BLU uses a blue light. Blue Light helps to restore the essential light signals needed to boost our mood and energy levels naturally.
The one thing I really love about the Philips goLITE Blu over a traditional white light therapy desk lamp is its portable size. At just 14 x 14 inches in size along with the travel case, it can be easily and discreetly used in any room of the house or during travel. I’ve also found that the blue light is much easier on my eyes and can easily be adjusted to the appropriate strength needed.
Now of course, light therapy isn’t just something you should just jump right into. To create the perfect schedule for your needs, Philips offers and online Circadian Rhythm Test to determine the severity of your problem, if one exists and the appropriate schedule to use.
Room for Improvement
The touchscreen interface, while technologically advanced, was very confusing to setup. The user guide would be very handy to keep on hand should you need to make adjustments to your light therapy schedule.
Giveaway
One lucky reader will win a Philips goLITE BLU energy light valued at $199.99
Closed – Winner Is
329 – 1StopMom
Required Entry
In the comments below, tell us if you think you’re experiencing the winter blues and what feature of the Philip goLITE BLU you think would be most helpful for you.
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It was a long winter this year! I have never been sooo excited by spring! I just want to be outside and to stop yawning all the time! Maybe, I have the seasonal blues.
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yes i have winter time blues, i suffer from pain and the winter just makes it hurt ten times worse , i only go out in the winter to grocery shop once a month! unless i have a dr appt or there is an emergency i stay inside. the reminder alarm!! that would be wonderful , heres to hoping i win! thanks
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I think the point that it could boost my energy level is a plus for me. it’s small and compact too.
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I just did a study on seasonal depression and I think this is a great idea. Best feature to help out:
Using the goLITE energy light for as little as 15 to 45 minutes a day naturally improves your mood and energy level throughout the day. Makes it quick and useful.
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I suffer from vitiligo and also have a vitamin D defiency. I can’t go out in the sun alot,. This light would be wonderful way to make me feel better ! Thanks for the chance
■Loss of energy
■Low spirits
■Difficulty with concentration
■Increased appetite
I forgot to add that I suffer from all of the above. I’m a friggin’ mess.
I’d give this to my Mamaw, who I am SURE has SAD… she would love how portable it is!
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Definitely feeling the winter blues. FL has not seen a winter this cold in 20+ yrs!! That’s almost my whole life. LOL So I want my sunshiny weather back pls and fast! :) I’d love anything that can help me boost my energy. These kids have so much and I run out too fast!!
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I definitely fight the winter blues every winter season. Love that it takes a small amount of time to see an improvement 15-465 minutes a day.
I definately experience winter blues, I have every single winter. I think the “blue” light feature is nice because it’s more calming than a “white” light. Thanks for the chance!
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What a neat concept! I really like the size that easily transports and the travel case is
a nice plus, also. I am on two anti-depressants and 1 anti-anxiety medication and have
been told that I have SAD. Please enter my name in your fabulous drawing.
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I get SAD every year, I’d love to win this. I think it would help me stop feeling so sluggish in the winter! Hope I win.
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I have the blues, I like the reminder alarm.
My husband gets winter blues big time. The Rechargeable battery and travel case
Sleek design and rechargable battery make the device easy to use, store and travel with.
He could use it anywhere
Yep, got the winter blues here. The remainder alarm is my favorite feature.
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I have plenty of experience in the dreaded winter blues. I hate how gloomy it gets and how gloomy I feel.
I like that it has a backlit touch screen.
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I definitely experience the winter blues and find the treatment reminder alarm feature most helpful!
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I am positive it could have a good affect on my mood and make me more energetic
Yes, sadly I am getting the blues. I need to snap out of it.
As little as 15 minutes a day I could feel better…great!
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I have a tendency to get depressed in the winter! I think the fact that this improves mood and energy would be quite helpful! The alarm feature would also help me remember to actually do it! This seems all around a great item! xoxo
When the skies are grey for days or weeks at a time – I get the winter blues. The size and portability of the Philips goLITE BLU make it useful wherever I am in the house.
Thanks for the giveaway!
this winter has seemed never-ending and both my husband and i seem to be battling the blues. i love that the light is soft and even rather than harsh and intrusive.
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The winter blues comes for me every year! This light would be so helpful, I like that it has a reminder alarm
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I most definitely suffer from the Winter Blues! I find myself getting depressed when it is cloudy for several days. I think that the treatment reminder alarm would be great, that way I would not forget!
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yes i am…..likethat it has an alarm
Yes I have the winter blues. I am so sick of the snow. I like the reminder alarm.
I learned that using this light for as littleas 15 to 45 minutes a day, improves your mood and energy level. And living in ‘gray skies” Michigan, I really need this!
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i like anything that will boost my enery level!!!
i think that one of my sisters could use this device.
Yes, I do think I am experiencing the “winter blues” and I think the featue I like would like the most is that you can use it everywhere!
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The feature I would like the best is the built in remined because I often forget things. After having no sunlight & really hating the cold weather I will say I have the winter blues..This weather is just depressing & that all there is to it..
I do feel pretty down when I am stuck in the house on cold and rainy days. I like the fact that it uses LED lights that have a 50 year lifetime.
I know I suffer. It was much worse when we lived up north and we were stuck inside most of the time. The feature that I like is the travel size.
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I’ll tell you this much, I certainly have the winter blues of a different sort. I’m sad that winter’s about to end, because here in Arizona, that can only mean that summer is just around the corner.
I think the fact that the goLITE is clinically proven to increase our body’s energy and regulates our mood would certainly be of good use to my worries.
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This is amazing – haven’t heard of it before so I’m glad I saw this. I definitely suffer from SAD – living in the dreary gray northern/midwest. I love the fact that it is portable so anyone in our house could use it each day!
My son and I both have SAD. I don’t leave my house more than once or twice a month in winter, just to grocery shop, etc. When I was in my twenties the doc said I had the bones of an 80 year old due to hip dysplasia. My son’s teacher mentioned she thought he had SAD and the doctor agreed. This light could be a big help. I would try anything that could give us more energy.
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I do find my mood and energy levels a bit down during the winter months. I like the fact that this comes with the online Circadian Rhythm Test to determine the severity of your problem, if one exists and the appropriate schedule to use.
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Yes, I get the winter blues and would love to try this I like the treatment reminder alarm
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I am sure I am suffering from winter blues. If it doesn’t get sunny soon I think I am going to have to go to the dr its gotten so bad. We have had over 200 inches of snow this season and I have been sick most of it so have really been housebound. I like that the light is so small. Its hard to find places to put things as it is.
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This Winter has been especially hard to endure – not only did we have much more snow here in South New Jersey but there were far fewer sunny days than usual. Other Winters I’ve been able to find a sheltered spot on the deck for 10 or 15 minutes of sun at least twice a week, but not this year! If I win this great product I will use it at the computer desk EVERY day!
I think the point that it could boost my energy level is a plus for me. it’s small and compact too
Its small size and portability (battery-powered) mean that I could use it anywhere in my house.
I always feel down during the winter months. I like that it has a wide field of light which enables you to do other tasks while benefiting from the blu light
My family could benefit from this – and the timer is a great function.
I experience the winter blues all year long because of constant stress that I don’t deserve. I think the treatment reminder alarm would be the best feature.
I do think I experienced the winter blues. The feature I would find most useful are both the adjustable timer and adjustable light intensity.
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I do get the blues, try to get outside as much as I can in winter but it’s hard. I like that it has a wider treatment field and the bulbs are supposed to last 50years if used 30 min a day.
Yes I am experiencing the winters blues.
I would like the reminder.
Yeah, I think I’m ready for spring so I’d say I have some winter blues. I like that it is compact so that you can take it places with you.
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I know I have had the blues, my mood swings give it away! Hope this might help!
I am experiencing the winter blues and want this to help with only 15 minutes
Yes, every year I get the blues in the winter. This would be wonderful to have. I like that it has rechargable batteries, will save money and save the environment!
I like the brightness adjustment, this would be great to have, we’re surrounded by oak trees and this time of year the house seems much too dark.
I am not as bad this winter as I have been in the past, we had a new dog so did get out in the sun more, I definitely noticed a difference in how I felt compared to another winter when we had 3 foot of snow for 4 months, I was irritable and restless to say the least.
I like that the LEDs have a 50 year life, that’s refreshing after so many things are built to self destruct
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Very nice! I do get a little down each winter. My office has no windows so that adds to it. I love that I can do other activities (like working at my computer) during treatment duration. Thanks!
I am so ready to be outside! Winter was long and cold this year. So glad that it’s light out till at least 6pm.
My favorite feature is that it’s portable.
my son would love it
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Dec and Jan have always been bad months for me. The winter blues get complicated because of the stress of holidays. I like the built in clock feature.
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I could definitely use better sleep.
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I have the winter blues since the first day of winter. I hate the cold. I hate snow and we still have lots of it. I like that the goLIITE blu will put me in a better mood.
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don’t really notice the winter blues personally, I’m chipper all the time, though the fact only 15 minutes a day is required is kinda kewl, on the desktop probably is where it’d stay, and use it during my first cup of coffee in the a.m’s
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It is hard when you go to work in the dark and come home in the dark – It would be interesting to see if this would work to take away the blues.
Wow what a great idea!, Got to get this for the kids room
I know that in the winter ,the long days do get me down. Its great that you can bring in any room because of its size. I would love to try!!
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I seem to get a bit weepy and low on energy late in the winter each year. I love that this option is portable, and the rechargeable battery is a fantastic feature. I’ll bet my dh would really benefit, too!
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Yes I got the blues big time.
I like the reminder functions.
I have no motivation or energy during the winter, especially long, gray ones like we have had this year. I love the fact that the goLITE BLU is portable so I can take it anywhere for when I need a pick me up.
always tired and achy, the goLITE energy light would be soothing
I think I do experience the winter blues. We have so much warm air and sunshine, then winter comes and I’m cooped up in the house. My favorite feature is its compact design and rechargable battery that makes it great for travel.
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I’m definitely feeling the winter blues. Way too much snow this winter. All of Feb seemed to be a snow storm every week. I like that the light could boost my energy level and mood.
I think I have the winter time blues and did not know there was a such thing as light therapy however I will be checking into it now.
It’s interesting to me that you have this up. I wrote a blog about these a few weeks ago, wondering if anyone had ever used one of these. I feel like a suffer terribly from the winter blues! Usually every year we have warm sunny days, at least a few betweek January and spring. This year we had none! It was really startig to get to me. I started reseacrching and was reading about these lights. I didn’t buy one because no one I know had used one, and the price was higher that I could afford to pay. It was feed my 6 kids or buy the light LOL. Ok, so not literally, but there are always more priorities with 6 kids the ME. My needs are just not a priority.
Being that I suffer from this condition I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have one of these. I told my husband I hope that we do not ever have to move to alaksa(military) or I might have to coever my walls in every room if these things work.
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I find that light really does affect my mood. The reminder feature would be helpful to me.
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I think I am def experiencing the winter blues. Every winter I suddenly become very sluggish and it’s hard to find motivation/inspiration. I really like the compact size/travel case that this comes with. That means I can take it with me no matter where I am at! I would have expected that something like this would need to be lugged around because it would be big and heavy – but nope! Not the case here!
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Yes, I do feel sad and depressed in the winter. The feature I like best is it is portable-I could use it in any room.
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I don’t think I have the winter blues. I like the built in timer so you don’t have to worry about when you should shut it off
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Oh yeah, I’ve got the Winter blues all right! Miserably living through Midwestern Winters every year. I like that I can do other things while treating myself, like watching TV or playing on the computer.
I think the 10,000 lux light that naturally restores the essential light signals needed to feel happy and energetic. Would really help with my engery level. Sure could use that
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I do experience winter blues. As does my best friend. We could share it. The best thing about this treatment is the easy on the eyes blue light.
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Wow!! Hubby suffers from depression during winter, I didnt even know something like this existed!! Thanks for the chance.
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I think I totally get the winter blues every now and then — I think the treatment reminder alarm would really help remind me to take advantage of the light therapy!
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I have a dear friend who goes through those blues every winter. I would love to win it and give it to her to try. I’m sure she’d be thrilled with it.
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I know that I have the winter blues… Last year I was actually diagnosed with S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder) On those overcast gray days I just want to curl in a ball and sleep all day. . . No can do with a 2 yr old and 10 month old, so life gets pretty interesting around here. My favorite feature is the ‘backlit touch screen ‘. The Dr. that diagnosed me told me LIGHT was the prescription I needed.
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I think I have the winter blues, I’m depressed and just sluggish all the time this would be great to have. and I think I would love the feature of it boosting my energy also love the clock feature
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My husband is in the military and we have been stationed in North Dakota for the past 4 winters. I truthfully haven’t had a problem with the winters until this past one. I am pregnant with our third baby and my other two are under 3 years old so I am stuck in the house for months. It can be very hard on the spirit. I love that this product is small and portable, something that you can use anywhere. I am going to share this information with all of my North Dakota friends!
I have a horrible time with the lack of light from mid January to mid March (Thank God we’re through it!!!) and the “blues” that come with it. I am most excited about the size of this device. I have looked at and priced others, but they are MUCH bigger and you couldn’t really travel with them or move them around your home very easily.
Thanks for the give away! :)
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I’m really not sure but I’d love to find out. We vacation in Florida every New Years and my mood is wonderful. The rechargable battery is my favorite feature.
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Using the goLITE energy light for as little as 15 to 45 minutes a day naturally improves your mood and energy level throughout the day.
I think that would be really helpful because I have diagnoses panic, anxiety and depression… I HATE the cloudy dreariness of the winter!
I probably have had the winter blues this year! I know I am tired of the snow! I would like the more energy part, that would be really nice!
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I get the winter blues every year and like that the 15 to 45 minutes a day of use increases energy level and mood naturally.
I am not experiencing any winter blues, but everyone else in my house, even the dogs, is pretty down. I like that it has a reminder alarm.
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I first got the winter blues when I lived in Alaska – it is not as bad now, but it’s here.
I forgot to say- increased energy is what excites me most.
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I think the winter slows me down – the shortness of the days, the huge amount of snow we got this year. I would really like the light therapy and the small size makes it very easy to use.
This winter seemed to go on and on forever. Always cloudy and rainy. I think something like this would have helped a lot. Thanks.
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Due to health reasons do not get out much. I like the fact that it is so compact and you can do other activities during a treatment. This would be a wonderful prize to win, thanks!
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I am suffering from it, I always do! I like the timer, it will keep me on track.
I would love this! I felt less motivated all winter long. I’m so glad it’s starting to warm up.
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I would love this for my husband. Since it allows the freedom to do other activities during treatment duration & can be used anywhere he could keep it with him at work.
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I would really love to have this!
I have definitely been feeling the winter blues. Now that the weather has finally broken, I am starting to feel better. I like that the goLITE BLU is so portable, I can use it while I am working at my computer or reading a book on the sofa. Thank you for the chance to win.
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Would love to win !!
I suffer from seasonal depression each year. This year has been really bad because we have had more snow and rain than normal. Sunlight has been very scarce this winter. I love that it is portable and can be taken on trips. Thanks!
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I get a little down when it’s cold and gloomy out. I think the light itself from this would perk me up.
I definitely fight the winter blues every winter season. Love that it takes a small amount of time to see an improvement 15-465 minutes a day.
This can boost my energy level. I need it. The winter blues have got me down, except for this weekened, it’s gonna be 72 tomorrow!
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I think the energy feature is going to be what i like. Its not just the winter blues i battling but the graveyard shift blues, Working in a dim lighted job feeling like i am turning into a sloth. Energy, Energy is what i wantttttttt.
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using it for as little as 15 minutes a day can improve mood/energy levels, sounds good
I am suffering from post partum depression and the doctor suggested today that i go into a tanning bed? I laughed at him thinking in my head what will i do with my three little boys while laying in the tanning bed. This goLite seems much more practical. The weather here in WA can be real dark, rainy and gloomy. Please pick me this would help me so much.
I haven’t felt good for several weeks – went to dr – she found nothing. Wonder if I have the winter blues? I know I’m READY for it to be over.
I would definitely say I experience the winter blues! I notice how different I feel when winter time starts coming around, it’s awful. And the feature I think would be most helpful would be the “Wider treatment field for flexibility” feature.
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I am really having the winter blues this year. I love that it has a Rechargeable battery and travel case.
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I got the winter blues and surely need to try this. I need an energy boost.
I do get the winter blues sometimes..just feel “blah” and lethargic. My fave feature is that it’s small and has a rechargable battery so it doesnt take up much space or energy!
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I do not suffer from the winter blues, but my mother in law does big time. She’s affected by a cloudy day in the summer. To make matters worse, she lives alone 600 miles from family, has diabetes (which is a very depressing disease) and rarely has visitors. We go when we can, but with work, family, etc, we can’t go as often as any of us would like. The fact that it has a programable schedule would be good for her since she is very schedule oreinted. I would love to win this for her and see if it would give her any relief.
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I know I have the winter blues because all I want to do is sleep and eat, especially carbs. I get cranky and irritable and don’t want to go anywhere.
We’ve been able to pretty much avoid the colds & flu aspect of this season, but that’s only been replaced by the ‘winter blues.’ Case in point; it was over 60 degrees here yesterday and today it’s snowing (again). A healthy dose of the Philips goLITE BLU energy light would definitely be welcomed here! :)
I’m starting to get over the winter blues because we have finally started to have a few warmer days, but our Minnesota winters are really long so I could use this!
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This winter has been a pretty mild one, and I’ve definitely had serious cases of the blues in past winters. I love that this is small and easy to move and comes with a travel case.
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Yes I have the winter blues. I like the fact that it has rechargable batteries.
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I do experience a bit of seasonal depression. I think that the best feature would be the fact that it is small and easy to travel with!
I feel cooped up sometimes if I’m stuck indoors when it’s cold out. I like that I can do other activities during treatment duration!
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SAAD is haunting me. I see help via the goLITE energy light to turn my frown around to a smile.
I know I feel slower & sleepier in the winter months… my son was dx’d with S.A.D. so I know it is very common in our part of the country.
I really like the portable size to it. we could easily take turns using it & not feel we are having to “do time” for energy :) It would be a great help in our house!
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I’m always “down” in cold weather. I’d love the portability of this goLITE.
I definitely feel like I have reduced energy in the darker days of winter and I believe that light therapy helps. The size of the light is the best feature – if you can’t take it with you, you won’t use it.
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I suffer from winter blues, lacking energy or enthusiasm. Blue light therapy is also supposed to be helpful for bipolar, which runs in my family.
I like that the goLite is portable, as we do travel some for my husbands job, so I could easily bring it with us.
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I think everyone this year experienced some winter blues, including me! And Icould certainly use some extra energy!
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I like that it’s small and compact & that it could boost my energy level is a real plus for me.
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I live in the Pacific NW and we suffer from a lack of sunlight at times- these lights are awesome- they would really help me out in the Jan/Feb months when we hardly see the blue sky at all- Thanks
When the weather is cold and grey, I do feel more tired and miserable. I’d love to try the BluLite. I think that having a built in clock would make it useful all day and not just for the short time of the therapy.
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I unfortunately experience winter blues. Honestly, I feel that way all year. I suffer from Loss of energy, Low spirits, Difficulty with concentration and Increased appetite. I really love the treatment reminder alarm. Thank you so much for the great contest :)
I don’t know if it’s winter blues or that I was cut back to part time work , but I’d like to give this unit a try.
winter can be cold and long
Yes, just can’t wait for spring.
Every once in a while I have the winter blues. I like that it has a wide field of light gives the freedom during treatment to engage in activities such as computer work, reading or watching TV.
I’ve always had the “winter blues”. We lived in a sunny area and it greatly improved. We have since moved to another state and I can tell a definite difference in my mood and energy levels when it stays cloudy for 2 days or more.
I like the fact that I can use the Philips go LITE for as little as 15 minutes a day.
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A better energy level would be a blessing!
Do I have the winter blues? YES! It’s snowing out now and it’s the first day of SPRING! I need the vit D!
great idea, thank you…
I definitely suffer from seasonal depression and living in the Northwest with the rainy Seattle days does not help =(. I have seen these in a couple of places and have been deterred simply by the price, but why not try to win it?! The reminder alarm would be very useful for me so that I could keep a regular schedule to maximize the effects, love it!
I definitely notice that I have an entirely different mood in the winter. Also, since I have very fair skin…I still can’t be in the sun that long during the warmer seasons. The BLU light would be perfect for me. I love that it’s very portable and that you don’t have to use it very long everyday.
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Anything for energy is what I need. I bet it woul d help with depression too. I would love to try one out. It has been so gloomy around here for so long this winter has been hanging on way too much in the midwest.
i get the winter blues and the fact that this is small and portable will help me
hi we live in the pacific northwest and it is gloomy in the winter i could so use this! thanks
I commented before and just tweeted. My twitter name is Julianna2221. I really want to win this contest so badly. This would be a lifesaver for me .
I’m not experiencing the winter blues, but I could really use the alarm clock feature.
Kind of – the lack of sunlight blues – its been rainy here on padre island and it seems the sunniest days bring migraines or right now – my little one has a touch of RSV as well as bronchitis so we can’t go to the beach (its spring break anyway so I guess its good timing!)
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Thanks for the giveaway…I know for a fact that I experience SAD; in the winter I always get fatigued this time of year and I gain about 8-10 lbs….my doctor told me to start taking 2000 units of Vitamin D / day as a supplement. I think a dose of blue light each day from the goLITE BLU energy light would give my pineal gland a needed daily kick start during the winter !!!
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I so have the blues. I like that it’s small so you can use it anywhere.
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Yes, I think I need it.I like the relatively small size.
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My winter is finally breaking up now. Even Daylight Savings Time brightens me up but I like that you can do other things while getting an energy light treatment. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
I would say I get a full out depression or anything, but i definately get a mild winter blues! my favorite feature is the portable size
I can always tell when I’m coming down with SAD – and while I try to go outside and expose my eyes to sunlight, nature doesn’t always cooperate.
The feature I think is best is the “wide light” feature: “A wide field of light gives the freedom during treatment to engage in activities such as computer work, reading or watching TV.”
Yes, I get the winter blues. I had never really thought about it before I read your blog post – I had assumed my lethargy was because I couldn’t be outside gardening. I like the idea that it boosts mood and energy levels naturally.
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we have had a really long and miserable winter this year, being mostly homebound in the winter, i have been very blue… snow, cold and grey skies…. i like the circadian rythm availability so you can regulate this right.
Yes, I think I am experiencing the winter blues. I think the treatment reminder alarm would benefit me.
I do suffer from the winter blues at times. I would love to try this. The feature I like best is that it’s small enough for me to take with me when I travel.
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I love that it Helps to fight winter blues and that Using the goLITE energy light for as little as 15 to 45 minutes a day naturally improves your mood and energy level throughout the day.
I’m unemployed and spend most of my days inside searching for a job.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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i like that it Increases your energy level naturally and my hubby could really use this..in the summer he loves to fish,swim all that kind of stuff but lately he just layins in the bedroom waatching tv when he isnt working.i dont know he lost his mother to colon cancer oct 29th and he just doesnt seem like himself
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An increase in energy sounds great, I like that it’s portable. I don’t do well in cold weather and it can be a downer when there are many days of no sunshine.
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I love that it is small and compact, I know I am suffering, I moved from the south to portland or area about 1 1/2 ago and it I get far less light her and it has taken a big tow on my energy and mood thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com
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i do have the winter blues, i’m sluggish, winter here is almost 6 months and it’s old now. I could use the blu rays to remind me of summer
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I think the portability feature of the Philip goLITE BLU would be most helpful for me.
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I think I’ve been experiencing the winter blues–I feel like I have less energy and mood, at times, is down–I could use a pick me up.
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I think the small size would be great for me to be able to take it wherever I need it (accidentally left this out in the first comment)
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Oh yeah, I have the blues. This would be great for me. I love the fact that you can have it on while doing other things. That is a huge plus
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I think I’m experiencing the winter blues, and what feature of the Philip goLITE BLU I think would be most helpful for me is: the treatment reminder alarm.
I’m not sure what the definition of winter blues is, but if being glum and crabby is part of it then I’m right there. A few weeks ago I looked out the window and the sun was bright and it looked wonderful outside. I opened the door and nearly froze. It was only 8 degrees. What a disappointment!
I definitely suffer from the winter blahs in January and February. I love the portability of this and also the fact that it has an alarm to remind you to use it! ;)
I have had the winter blues this year and this would be awesome to improve energy/mood!
I don’t think I am experiencing the winter blues. I KNOW I am. Winter is soooo long in Wyoming. This would be great and I think it could really help me.
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yes I have the winter blues. and I like that you can take the light with you
I think I definitely suffer from the winter blues, even had to go to the doctor about it but I refuse to go on medication and the tanning beds just didn’t help much except to burn me lol I like the Backlit touch screen to adjust timer and light intensity.
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I like the freedom to do other activities during treatment duration.
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I have the winter blues!!! This is the coldest winter ever. I work in an old building with very few windows (we call it the Bat Cave). Improving my mood and energy level would be awesome.
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I dont knof if i’m experiening the winter blues but I never did like the time change and the winter weather here in the northeast.
Blue Light helps to restore the essential light signals needed to boost our mood and energy levels naturally.
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I definitely get the winter blues. I go to work when it is dark and come home in the dark. My office does not have a window. When I get home I have no energy and don’t feel like doing much. I really like that the light is small and portable. I could actually take it to work and use at lunchtime
Yes, I suffer from the winter blues, Iove that it boosts your energy level, thanks for the chance!