Fight the symptoms of SAD with this light box

Winter can be a difficult time for many people, especially when it comes to their mental health. It can be even harder if you suffer with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

SAD is a type of depression linked to reduced exposure to sunlight, which can impede the hypothalamus that impacts the production of melatonin, serotonin and your internal clock. It can cause symptoms including persistent low mood, heightened irritability, and lethargy.

Exercising and getting enough sleep can help battle these symptoms, so too can light therapy from the likes of the Lumie Vitamin L, Slim Light Box. It mimics the intensity and brightness of sunlight aiming to put you in a better mood, boost your energy and help you to feel more alert. The techy stuff:

- Lumie Vitamin L is the slim light therapy solution you can take with you to improve mood, energy and focus at home, work or college.

- Lumie Vitamin L produces 10000lux at 20 cm; 30 minutes recommended for the symptoms of winter blues and SAD.

- Portrait or landscape position - generous 20 x 28 cm surface area with cool white LEDs and rippled diffuser for a soft, comfortable light.

- Medical device (class 2a), energy-efficient and UV-free with 3-year warranty.

- Vitamin L is not a vitamin, but a reference to the mood-enhancing properties of light.

The Lumie Vitamin L, Slim Light Box is £62.99 for a limited time on Amazon, saving you 36%.

* Price correct at time of publication