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Lumie Bodyclock Active 250 Review

So the nights are drawing in and before long it will be dark in the mornings. For me it's always a struggle to get up when it's dark and cold outside. This is where the Lumie Bodyclock Active 250 comes in.


The Lumie Bodyclock Active 250 is the original wake-up light. It works by simulating the natural light that happens at dawn, waking you up slowly and naturally. They say by doing this, your natural cortisol hormone increases making you want to get up bright and alert.

Features include

FM radio with digital tuning
A dawn chorus of birdsong or rooster call to alert you to sunrise
Wave sounds to help lull you off to sleep
A sun ray effect to wake you up
A dimmable light useful as a reading light
A snooze function
A security option that allows the light to come on at random when away
An adjustable sunrise to wake naturally
An adjustable sunset to wind down 

Lumie produces a range of these products that are backed by sad.org.uk. This organisation is dedicated to supporting people who are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder.  It's important to note that this isn't a treatment for S.A.D as a whole but it can be useful to treat the sleep disorder associated with S.A.D. 

My husband especially is not a morning person, and he always seems more grumpy in the Winter, so I was interested in testing out the Lumie Bodyclock Active 250.


The design is simple yet modern. The light is plastic so you have no worries about glass breaking. Even though it is plastic it doesn't feel cheap due to it's sleek modern design. The alarm has different noise settings from a cockerel crowing at sunrise to bird song at dawn. You can also set the sounds to rolling waves, white noise or a simple alarm beep. My only criticism of the bird song is that it is a recorded noise that is very short, after about ten seconds it repeats again which can be a bit annoying. Still, it's nice to hear bird song when you wake up, I think the subconscious mind realises it's a morning sound.

The display is easy to see and the bedside light is adjustable in brightness and also bright enough to read. The light comes on gradually in the morning giving you that bright morning feel in conjunction with the alarm. It certainly makes you want to get up out of bed.

There is a simple-to-use snooze function and an FM radio. The radio is digital but not DAB and is easy to operate.

A very useful feature is the security setting. Once this is on the light comes on randomly making your house look lived in, between the hours of 16:00 and 23:00. A simple idea but a great idea for when you are not at home.


Some of the alarm settings

So did it get my husband up in the morning, you may ask? Well yes, it did. He says it felt less intrusive than a normal alarm, you don't get that jolting noise, and the light gradually gets brighter to wake you. At night you can set the light to slowly get darker too, which is perfect for those that don't like the dark. It's a great idea to try different settings to find the right ones for you.

Soon I will be giving one of these away in my big Christmas blog competition and gift guide starting the 31st of October, as well as loads of other prizes so keep a watch out!

So tell me, what do you think of the Lumie Bodyclock Active 250? Would you buy one?
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Lumie Light Therapy for Problem Skin

I have a teenage son, and when I was given the opportunity to blog about the Lumie Clear therapy pod in conjunction with him I jumped at the chance. My son has typical teenage skin, with white spots, hard lumps and red areas. He was keen to try the Lumie Clear.

 About Lumie
The company has been making medical devices since 1991 and are suppliers to the NHS as well as major retailers such as Boots and John Lewis.  They are well known for researching and developing light therapy pods for Seasonal Affective Disorder

 The Lumie Clear is certified to the medical device directive and was developed with leading dermatologists as a new treatment for mild-moderate acne. It offers an alternative to acne creams and prescriptions. Using blue and red LEDs, Lumie Clear emits blue light to kill the bacteria that cause acne and red light to soothe inflammation and heal the skin. In clinical trials, this made a real difference to the skin within four weeks and, after 12 weeks, the skin was 76% less inflamed and 56% clearer.

 The Lumie Clear can be used to treat your face, back, arms, or any areas affected with acne. 

my son J 
 I would say he has mild acne.

 The instructions to use the Lumie are very straightforward. Most people either hold it close to the area they are treating or use it on a stand. It has an in-built timer, which stops after 15 minutes so there is no worry of having a longer dose than is needed. Goggles are supplied with the unit and you must use them if you are using the product near your face. You can still read, listen to music and do other things when using the device and J listens to his iPod. It advises you to stop using the device if you have an adverse reaction. J did not report any issues with using the machine, and no irritation was noted. 

 My son has so far used the pod for two weeks. In this time he has seen an improvement in his skin but I feel a greater improvement can be seen if the pod is used for at least 4 weeks. The improvement he has seen includes less inflammation and redness of his skin, particularly around his nose and forehead.  

 It does take a time commitment to use the unit every day, but I feel if you have acne then the Lumie Clear can help and is certainly worth the commitment in time and money. 

 I have been given a Lumie Clear to trial for this post ( (in conjunction with my son) but the opinions are entirely my own and his.
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