{"id":177054,"date":"2025-11-12T18:53:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T18:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/177054\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T18:53:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T18:53:20","slug":"best-sad-lamps-we-reveal-whether-sunrise-clocks-really-work-plus-expert-advice-on-sleep-health-and-beating-the-winter-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/177054\/","title":{"rendered":"Best SAD lamps: We reveal whether sunrise clocks really work – plus expert advice on sleep health and beating the winter blues"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When the clocks go back, it becomes harder and harder for the majority of us to get up in the morning. This is where a SAD lamp or sunrise alarm clock can come in handy.<\/p>\n

For some, seasonal affective disorder<\/a> – or SAD as it\u2019s commonly known – can make it extremely difficult to function normally during the darker months. While it’s not known exactly how many people are affected by seasonal depression<\/a>, recent studies estimate that around 3 in every 100 people<\/a>\u00a0are affected.<\/p>\n

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We test the best SAD lamps and sunrise clocks<\/p>\n

Sammy Margo (MSc), Sleep Expert at Dreams<\/a> and founder of The Good Sleep Expert explains:<\/p>\n

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Sammy Margo, MSc MCSP MMACP HCPC AACP, established her physiotherapy practice 25 years ago and is a spokesperson for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.<\/p>\n

With her hands-on experience, she went on to author The Good Sleep Guide and The Good Sleep Guide for Children.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen winter sets in, our exposure to natural sunlight drops, and that can really throw our body clock off balance. Less light means the hypothalamus doesn\u2019t regulate hormones as effectively, leading to higher levels of melatonin – our \u2018sleepy hormone\u2019 – and lower levels of serotonin, a mood neurotransmitter that helps keep us feeling upbeat. An SAD lamp may mimic natural daylight, and may help to reset the body\u2019s internal rhythm, boost your mood, and reduce that lingering winter grogginess.\u201d<\/p>\n

SAD lamps are specialised light therapy devices designed to help ease the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder. While not everyone is convinced by their effectiveness, they are designed to work by producing a bright light that mimics natural daylight.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This can help regulate the body clock and support mood, focus and energy levels during darker months. Most people use a SAD lamp for around 20 to 30 minutes a day, usually in the morning, as part of their daily routine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I’ve tried and tested the best SAD lamps and sunrise clocks from expert-approved 10,000 lux lights to gentle wake-up lights.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Best SAD lamps and sunrise clocks: At a glanceHow we test<\/p>\n

Our testing methods are designed to put every product through its paces in real world conditions. This means using them for at least a week, often longer at home, on our commutes and in the office. While we can’t test the medical claims of SAD lamps, we’ve tested them at home using them\u00a0 as instructed. We also look at quality, value for money, design and features to help you make an informed buying decision.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Why trust us<\/p>\n

Our team of experts have decades of experience between them. Whether it’s home, health, fashion tech or beauty – our reviewers use their years of experience to give you an honest, unbiased opinion on the products to buy and the ones to avoid.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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