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New eco 'daylight' bulb helps beat winter blues

October 2012

NEW ECO ‘DAYLIGHT’ BULB HELPS BEAT THE WINTER BLUES

A new eco light bulb which mimics the natural white light of the sun can help beat the winter blues.

The Daylight MiniSun is the next generation of LED lighting to help homeowners reduce their energy output, while also offering a cool white light which is very close to daylight.

David Gutfreund of Value Lights said: ‘Traditional light bulbs produce a yellow light but a Daylight MiniSun creates a much whiter light. This is particularly beneficial during autumn and winter months when there are fewer daylight hours, which can trigger the winter blues in susceptible people.’

The Daylight MiniSun GU10 3w light bulbs can be used as a replacement for traditional 50w halogen bulbs. It’s extremely low running costs make it a cheap and effective way to tackle SAD symptoms. Each bulb has a life span of 30,000 hours and comes with a one year guarantee against faulty manufacture. They cost £59.99 for a pack of 10.

As the nights get longer up to one in four Britons will suffer with Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. It is caused by the brain not receiving enough daylight which is needed to trigger serotonin, a hormone that regulates mood.SAD symptoms range from mild lethargy and irritability to depression, anxiety and insomnia.

Studies show that light therapy can bring relief by providing a balanced spectrum of light equivalent to standing outdoors on a clear day.

Value Lights specialises in providing homeowners with high quality discount lighting. All its lights are in stock and delivery is free.

The company is also selling a MiniSun portable compact SAD light which can be used for just 60 minutes a day to give sufferers a boost and help to combat the symptoms of SAD. It costs £29.99 and is small enough to pop in a bag and taken anywhere. It comes in white, pink or black.

http://www.valuelights.co.uk/sad-lights.html

David added: ‘Our customers like taking their MiniSuns to work so they can enjoy its benefits while they are working at their desk. Others put them on while they are watching television or reading in bed.’

www.valuelights.co.uk

NOTES TO EDITORS

• For more information, samples for review or images please contact Lucy Mason at Mason Media on 0151 239 5050 or 07903 197402. lucy@masonmedia.co.uk

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