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Philips wake up light alarm clock review

Philips wake up light alarm clock review

Posted by David Nickum Health

Most of us must wake up in the morning and we require an alarm clock to get up. Since I was a child I always used an alarm clock that used noise to wake me up and this would always jar me awake in an unpleasant manner. In my 30s I tried using alarm apps that slowly made the alarm louder but this wasn’t much better than the regular alarm. After reading the book why we sleep I heard about using light to wake up instead of sound. The book explained that waking up with a loud alarm raises blood pressure and causes stress. If you use the snooze it will cause that stressful rise in blood pressure repeatedly per the book.

After learning about the light alarm clock, I was on a mission to find one that would meet my needs. I came across the Philips wake up light alarm clock. This clock is a big lightbulb that slowly gets brighter to wake you up. If the light doesn’t wake you it will start playing light bird sounds to help wake you.

After using the Philips wake up light alarm clock for a few months I found that I wake up a lot easier. Using light to wake me has put me in a better mood every morning. Now I wake up without the alarm clock being fully lit because the light wakes me up in a natural way which puts me in a proper sleep rhythm.

Here are a couple reasons why you should try a light alarm clock.

It wakes you naturally

 Melatonin is the hormone that tells you when to go to sleep and the brain releases it when it starts to get dark. The opposite happens when you want to wake up and therefore light is a better choice than sound when it comes to an alarm clock. When you use a light alarm clock it mimics the sunrise which wakes you gently. You will feel refreshed rather than knocked awake with loud noise.

Helps with sleep rhythm

 Sleep rhythm is one of the more important factors when it comes to having healthy sleep pattern. Talk to any healthcare worker that must change from night to day shifts and you’ll know what bad sleep rhythm can do to one’s health. Using light to wake up tricks the brain into thinking that the sun is rising at a different time than it normally does. This is helpful to keep you on track with your sleep pattern. As I said before I have started waking up before the alarm is fully lit because my sleep rhythm is now in line when I set my alarm clock.

The verdict

 The Philips wake up light alarm clock for me was a solid choice. The price of $140 wasn’t too bad and it is easy to set up. I like the brightness of the light and the different shades it goes through to wake me up. Based on the price and ease of use I would recommend it to anyone that wants to try a light alarm.

 Side note

 Being a personal trainer I explain to my clients the health benefits of sleep all the time. If you don’t sleep well, then you will have trouble getting healthy because lack of sleep negatively all areas of health. Many of my clients that struggle with sleep also struggle with weight gain and skip workouts. After we get the sleep under control my clients will usually see results. I personally have problems with sleep and using the light alarm clock has helped me improve my sleep which helps me to stay healthy.

Check out our article on how to get a better sleep 

 

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About David Nickum

David S. Nickum is an inspirational fitness professional with over 10 years in the health and wellness industry. What he brings to any workout program is a deep understanding of anatomy, nutrition, and exercise physiology. His programs are unique, innovative, educational, and customized to get the job done quickly. He is a cutting edge professional who builds a program that fits your individualized goals. Starting out in the field of automotive technology industry, David had a lot of problems with pain in the lower back. This led him to the world of health and wellness. David was tired of getting prescribed pills to address his problems and he knew that physical therapy would only be a short-term fix, so he decided to learn about the human body to fix the problem on his own. Being a musician has helped David to also apply an artistic approach to health and wellness. He always told me; “exercise is an art just as much as a science”, he was right, every human is different and needs an artistic touch to get the most out of a workout. Throughout his career, David has developed a deep understanding about the human body. He started out only knowing the basics. Seven years later he has become a leader in the field of fitness, he designed his own style of training which works on posture, metabolism, pain management, and performance. After working with David my life has never been better, the pain in my body is gone for the first time in 10 years. After only 6 months of training I feel like a new person. I feel and look the best I have in years. He gave me the education and the tools I needed to prevent failure in the future. He gave me a new lease on life and I am thankful for that everyday.

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