This thing is ridiculously bright. If you wake up drowsy, or think "let me sleep another 30min." do yourself a favor and get this lamp. Even if you wake up tired, after this thing is at your face for 10 minutes you will be fully awake. You won't even care about sleeping again. You will be ready to go about your day. It gets your circadian rhythm going at the right direction and in the evening you will naturally get sleepy, take that train and do the sleeparoo. You will feel great the next day by waking up naturally before your alarm even rings. Do this light every day for 10-30 minutes and your body will feel great. I wake up usually before the sun is out (6AM or so), it really doesn't matter if it's winter or not. It will help your body understand, it's time to wake up and in the evening to sleep. This thing is absolutely great and I'd say it is worth it. Read more

So, I took the plunge on the Carex Day-Light Elite Bright Light Therapy Lamp after seeing it featured in Bryan Johnson’s morning Blueprint routine. If it’s good enough for him, I figured, why not me? Here’s the breakdown after using it: Rock-solid build quality: The lamp feels solid. The base is sturdy, it adjusts without wobbling, and honestly, it’s not even close to cheap-feeling, almost seems like it is medical grade. Top-tier light delivery: With 10,000 lux at around 12 inches, this thing means business. It’s clinically calibrated and packs a punch that your winter doldrums won’t stand a chance against Worth the splurge, but not cheap: Price is up there. Definitely a high-end pick. But given the craftsmanship and results, I can confidently say it's worth the investment. Bryan Johnson's endorsement carries serious street cred in longevity and wellness circles it’s like having the seal of a biohacking wizard on this lamp. If waking up energized is your jam, this should be on your radar. Read more

🌞 My Honest Review After 3 Weeks with a Light Therapy Lamp — “Sunnyel” I’ve been using this light therapy lamp for just over three weeks now. I live in South Korea, where light therapy and the concept of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) are still relatively unfamiliar, largely due to our distinct four seasons. For over a decade, I’ve struggled with insomnia. My sleep schedule had been irregular for years, and it deeply impacted my life. But recently, I experienced a turning point: a neuroscientist I deeply trust emphasized the importance of morning sunlight exposure immediately after waking. So I began stepping outside first thing in the morning to take in the sun. Surprisingly, I felt a kind of joy and fullness I had never experienced before. That sensation led me to create what I now call my “Morning Sun Shower Routine.” It quickly became one of the most precious parts of my day. But whenever the weather was gloomy or rainy, I felt genuinely disappointed that I couldn’t enjoy my morning sunlight ritual. That’s when I discovered this light therapy lamp. After long consideration, I finally decided to give it a try—and I’m so glad I did. I was so moved by how much it helped me that I even gave it a name: “Sunnyel.” It’s not the actual product name—just a personal name I created for it. That’s how meaningful it became to me: it’s not just a lamp, but part of my daily rhythm, like a quiet companion for my mornings. Since using Sunnyel, my sleep pattern has been almost completely corrected. I now wake up before sunrise and sit in front of the lamp for about 30 minutes while I plan my day or read a book. And something incredible happened: by 8:30 p.m., I naturally start feeling sleepy—no effort needed. This lamp has become a key part of my life. Though light therapy is not yet common in Korea, I’m convinced that this kind of product will become much more widespread in the future. Many Koreans suffer from severe sleep disturbances, but we tend to overlook the importance of morning light and circadian rhythm alignment. The only downside is that the electrical voltage in Korea is different, so I had to purchase a separate voltage converter (which cost me around $40). Aside from that, I have absolutely no complaints. I’ve mounted the lamp on a monitor arm and use it every morning without fail. It’s easily one of the best purchases I’ve made in recent years. Read more

I did not purchase this light for its therapeutic effects, and cannot speak to those claims. I purchased it because I suffer from low vision, in particular a loss of contrast. I find myself dreading sunset and cloudy days. My hope was that this light, used as a reading lamp, would enable me to easily see and read in those conditions. And so it does. It was so easy to assemble that I didn’t even have to look at the instructions. It comes with the only tool I needed. I love that it has a tilt feature, a choice of four brightness settings, and a handy timer so that I can set it for automatic shut off in 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes. I also love that it can be removed from the arm and hung on a wall or placed on a tabletop supported by the kickstand. In my opinion this is a very thoughtfully designed light that has completely changed my attitude about the weather or time of day. If I had three wish’s it would be that I had known about it sooner, that it was on a swivel base and that it could be detached from the arm without having to remove the four screws. Read more

I received this therapy lamp from Amazon a couple days ago. The item was well packed. Assembly is easy. Just 6 screws with an included screw driver. The power button and settings buttons are soft touch and intuitive to use. The build is solid and design really nice and really puts out 4 light levels. I look forward to using this lamp in the winter months as I suffer every year from seasonal affective disorder. I guess you could use this also as a general purpose lamp as well. Read more