Winter blues are a fact of life for millions of people in Britain, especially during those dark, dank months between November and February. If the cold months get you down and you long for summer climes, it might not be heat you are yearning for, but light. Lack of daylight can result in overeating, depression and loss of energy. In its extreme form its even got a name Sad or Seasonal Affective Disorder The only cure is a regular dose of strong artificial daylight.







Recently Recognised Scientists say that its the small days and long nights of winter that make a biochemical imbalance in the part of the brain that regulates many body functions, including sleep, moods and energy levels. Light is vital to our well being. As the days get shorter the body’s clock can go out of sync with its rhythm of day and night. This can result in very depressing symptoms, says Professor Chris Thompson, head of the mental health group at the Royal South Hants Hospital in Southampton. It is a miracle. After a month you feel fighting fit whatever the weather, said one user.

Treat yourself to light therapy whenever you feel like it! Remember that pleased feeling you have in the summer, with the suns energy flowing through your body? You can now re make it at home in the dark days of the winter.