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You've reached BioBrite's official blog! BioBrite Inc. is a a privately-owned, therapeutic lighting company based in Bethesda, Maryland. We primarily do business online and sell a variety of dawn simulator alarm clocks and light therapy devices for those with sleeping problems or who suffer with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). If you suffer from seasonal depression, jet lag, sleeping problems, or are in search of a superior dawn simulator clock, you've reached the right company.

Established in 1989, BioBrite Inc. is one of the world's oldest healthy lighting companies. We are a member of the Circadian Lighting Association (CLA) and the Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms (SLTBR). Our research activities are guided by a distinguished board of scientific advisors.

Please visit www.BioBrite.com for a list of products or see our introductory post here on LiveJournal.

And, now you can fan us on Facebook!

Happy holidays, everyone! Did you get a break? We hope you had a great winter holiday season and a Happy New Year!

If you received a BioBrite clock as a present, send us an e-mail as many of you have done telling us how your friends knew you needed one and how its affecting your mood and sleeping patterns.

Also, today, we found this really neat community today for creative folks who suffer from sleeping disorders. Check out the LJ spotlight for more.

The holidays are upon us, and our phone lines are going wild! Thank you all for your support and wonderful e-mails. May your holidays be merry!



Sincerely,

BioBrite Inc.

The above image from the fabulous www.holiday-wreaths.com

They're baaaack! Immerse yourself in sleep and wake sounds, choose a relaxing track from Meditainment! This clock will even play your own MP3s as your personal sleep track.

The Elite 300 clock you've all been asking for is in stock for the holiday season. Scoop yours up, or, if you have questions, send an e-mail to us through our CONTACT PAGE!




Elite 300 at a glance:

* 15, 30, 60 or 90 minute sunrise and sunset
* AM/FM radio with 4 memory presets
* Sounds for sleep and wake-up including: rain, waves, dawn chorus, white noise, music (listen), spoken word (listen) and two 20-minute guided sleep meditation tracks (listen)
* SD card reader to play your own MP3s
* Dimmable bedside lighting
* 7-day alarm settings
* Snooze feature
* Glass lamp cover
* 60W (max) bulb
* Back-up beeper
* 7.9x9.5x7.1 inches
* 3.1 lbs

We look forward to your mail.

BioBrite Inc.

The team from Triathanewbie.com has decided our clock is awesome for athletes. Waking up to a warm light which promotes good sleep habits sure beats the buzzer. Rising at 5 AM for a quick workout at the pool is made so much easier with the BioBrite EZ Wake in Sea Green. Check it out on their list of important links.

They state:

"This easy-to-use alarm clock wakes you up gently for your morning training. It has a light that simulates a sunrise right in your bedroom so that you are not jarred awake with a loud alarm, but with a calm light that's comfortable on your eyes. For those of you who are concerned that the light won't wake you up, there is a sound alarm that you can set as a back-up. You can also use the light to read before going to bed!"

Daylight savings time is here, so don't forget to set your clocks back by one hour on November 1st at either 2 AM or before that on Saturday if you aren't planning on being awake then!

If waking has you aching, you should give a dawn simulator clock a try. Our SunRise series comes with a 30-day, no-questions-asked guarantee. If, for any reason, you try it and want to send it back, that's a-ok. There's nothing to lose and a whole night of sleep to gain! Sleep comes more naturally as you're lulled to dreamland with a warm, softly decreasing light. Rise in the morning to a better mood in a more natural fashion and feel refreshed!

Don't be late for school or work, or feel groggy for weeks as your body adjusts!

Check out www.BioBrite.com for more information and feel free to contact us through our site or through an e-mail today!

Here's a review we received via e-mail today from our pal, Heather.

"This is the BEST alarm clock ever! I live in Western New York where the winter months yield only grey skies - this alarm clock has been a lifesaver! Also, the sundown feature ensures I don't read in bed for too long! Love it!"

Thanks, Heather! Keep following us here on our blog and on Facebook.

We love our customers, and they love us! Check out the e-mail we received today!

"I would like to submit a testimonial. I have just purchased my second sunrise lamp. I LOVE the first one I purchased around 15 years ago, and wanted another one. I hope I enjoy the second one as much as I have enjoyed the one I bought many years ago. The first one I purchased was $100, and it has been one of the best investments I have ever made ... Thanks for making such well thought out, quality products." - KH

Thanks, KH, for sending us your thoughts; it just makes our day! Keep 'em comin' folks, as so many of our customers have done! It might be posted to our blog!

Heeeey, you guys! We've been getting a lot of e-mails and phone calls about the availability of globes and Pearls with White Noise. Well, they're back, and the word is spreading quickly. Make sure to snatch yours up before it's too late!

Ever confused about how much light therapy you need? You should always consult your doctor, but if you're looking for a quick tool on the Web to help you out, check out the Center for Environmental Therapeutics' quiz. Discover your circadian rhythm type and what you can do using light therapy to adjust it to fit your schedule.

It's almost fall, and some of us are experiencing the fall funkies. Beat the cycle this time by using a light box or visor for your lux therapy, and a dawn simulator to help reprogram your body's clock.

Let us know how we can help you with your fall/winter blues!



And, check out what our friends at Best New Alarm Clocks.com have to say about the SunRise Alarm Clock in Charcoal, and post your own review!

"Really great product, good company
This is a super product that provides a great way to wake up in the mornings. We wake up much easier and more refreshed with the Sunrise Clock. Great find."

"Before buying the BioBrite clock, I read in one of the earlier reviews that the method of programming the clock was rather complex– This is not true."

"I received my BioBrite a month ago and have been using it ever since. It’s fairly easy to set up and works really well for me."

"What a fabulous alternative to a shrill alarm jarring you awake out of a deep slumber. The Biobrite is a sunrise clock that really works."

"I have one window to my bedroom and not much light gets in at all. Before i got this when I woke up I had no idea if it was 6AM or 10AM."

...And many more...

It's almost time, it's almost time! The much-anticipated Pearls with White Noise are about to come back into stock for the winter season. Make sure to order now to secure your spot in line or e-mail us through our contact page to let us know you'd like to be placed on the waiting list! Good luck!

The heat index is rising, and you know what that means. Soon, fall will be upon us, and with it, the beginnings of a shorter sunlight cycle. Mornings are starting to take longer to get here and nightfall is creeping down the clock face from 9 towards 5.



Those of us among the Winter Challenged know to get the lights ready, for our 20 minutes to one hour daily sessions with powerful UV free lighting that we use to lighten up our psychic load in the bleak winter months.

We at BioBrite would like to remind you that we invented and patented and are selling our Deluxe Light Visor (DLV) for the Winter Challenged. We even conducted the research (reviewed by the National Institute of Health and NASA) that shows that our Deluxe Light Visors are as effective as a full sized light box.

And the neat thing is, when you are wearing a Deluxe Light Visor for a therapeutic light session, you can still move around, get your coffee, or get your treadmiling done for the day. That kind of two-fer is enough to brighten anyone's day.

Some text taken from BioBrite's previous blog.

August is upon us! Here in Maryland, instead of our normal humid weather, we've been blessed with cool undercurrents. The breeze is blowing and the sun is shining indoors and out! Check out our latest SunRise Alarm review from our Fan of the Day - an Amazon.com commenter by the handle "Candy Austinlady." She writes:

"THIS is the one to buy!

"I had a cheaper other-brand version of a progression wake up clock for a couple of years, but it wasn't bright enough. This one ...is bright enough! I use the sunset with white noise to fall asleep and wake up to the sun gradually rising in my room. Completely awesome. I wake up before the alarm can even go off. And I don't feel jarred away by some big blaring noise and I wake up feeling awake and not drugged. This is a must - I'm not exactly a morning person, but I'm able to wake up by 6am and not be the mommy-monster!

"Yes, they are a bit more than your $10 Wal-Mart alarm, but it's worth every single penny!"

Check out her review and others like it on our Amazon seller pages.

Confused about light therapy? Check out MayoClinic.com's great article on the subject and find out why it's an effective treatment for several conditions including OCD, jetlag, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, shift work and postpartum depression. You might also want to see their piece on circadian rhythm disorders. A BioBrite dawn simulation clock, visor or light box could be what you need to help ease your symptoms. Feel free to contact us on our site www.BioBrite.com with any questions or concerns about light therapy treatment. As always, you should check with your doctor before starting any treatment.

Check out the review of our SunRise EZ Wake Junior alarm clock on The Classic Baby Store.com!



We were chosen as a top-quality, luxe baby product to be featured in their exclusive boutique section. Have an EZ Wake JR? Leave a comment. Don't have one but want one? Contact us or purchase online via our site www.BioBrite.com.

The summer is upon us! Are you waking peacefully or to the rush of fear shocked through your system by the bleet of a conventional alarm clock? Treat yourself to sunshine during the sunniest months and let us know how you feel! All of our models come with a 30-day no-questions-asked money back guarantee. But, once you try our clock, we have a feeling you're going to want to use it every morning after.

Whether you're a mother looking for the perfect infant-soothing device, a college student not wanting to wake their roommate when rising for an early AM class, shopping for an older person who loathes traditional screeching alarms, or anyone in between, you'll benefit from our clock's unique design.

Submit your story through this contact us page.

Also! Take a look on Facebook and become a fan to receive sales info and updates ahead of everybody else!

Hello, guys! Today's fan of the day is S.L. Harms from the great state of Colorado:

“I have never had an alarm clock that is more gentle or effective. Every single morning I wonder "Wait, why am I awake?" because it seems I've just naturally awakened (which, my friends, almost never happens). It doesn't scare me awake like other noise-based methods do; I don't have that feeling of panic, that "I-have-to-push-snooze-now" compulsion I associate with loud alarm clocks. It's pleasant and non-invasive. Let's just say I'm not that good at waking or wanting to leave my bed, but this has created the most ideal situation I could ask for, as a near-permanent night person. :) I highly recommend this product. “ -- S. L. Harms, Colorado

We're receiving entries all the time, so contact us with your own, today!

You'll also want to become a fan on Facebook to get news blasts and sale information ahead of everyone else!

BioBrite's SunRise Alarm Clock series is not only great for adults; children and teenagers who develop a circadian rhythm different than modern living allows also reap the benefits of rising naturally. Our pal D. Thomsen writes:

"My 14-yr old son has to get up at 6am now for high school. Rising early has always been very difficult for him; he will sleep till 11 am if given the chance. Now he wakes to a SunRise Alarm Clock and getting up early has never been so easy! It wakes him gently as the light brightens over 30 min. He is even in a good mood because he hasn't been shocked awake by a loud alarm in the dark. What a wonderful device."

What a great feeling, both for the teen and the parent! Thanks for the input! Have a story to share? Comment below or contact us through our Web site www.BioBrite.com!

Did you know about sleep debt? If you lose two hours of sleep a night, by the end of the week you owe yourself 12 hours of sleep! This sleep debt can feel even worse on top of stress or erratic sleeping patterns. Fortunately, there are ways to help ease the tension caused by sleep problems.

There are several classifications of sleep disorders. Light therapy is an effective treatment for a branch of disorders concerning circadian rhythm disruption. Disorders such as late night- (Delayed Circadian Rhythm Disorder) and early morning-insomnia (Advanced Circadian Rhythm Disorder) are especially aided by this type of therapy.



The BioBrite SolarMax Light Visor
Using light therapy at strategic times can help you to reset your body’s internal clock and combat jet lag, fatigue, insomnia, and sleeping patterns due to shift work, because when you expose yourself to light at certain times, your body gets used to the new biological cues.

For those with a milder sleep debt, dawn simulation can be a soothing aid. Dawn simulation is not akin to light therapy, but both can work together to help shift circadian rhythms that are out of sync. Dawn simulation helps the user wake during hours before the first crack of sunlight. With a BioBrite SunRise Alarm Clock, a warm, glowing light gradually increases before reaching full brightness; mimicking the natural dawn, coaxing the user out of sleep efficiently and restfully. It can be very soothing to rise in this manner instead of jolting awake to an annoying traditional alarm in a dark room!

With light therapy, a patient sits at a prescribed distance from a light box for a certain length of time. That length is usually prescribed by a doctor, depending on the patient’s needs. The standard lux requirement is 10,000 lux at between 18 and 20 inches and the treatment should be every morning, from 20 minutes to an hour. The light box is great for those who have more sedentary schedules in the mornings. If they desire mobility, the patient may prefer to use a light visor, usually in the mornings after waking. By wearing a visor on your head, the light is positioned above the eyes more naturally than with a light box. And, because the light has further to travel to reach your eyes, the treatment time is usually cut in half. You should consult with your eye doctor before trying light therapy to see whether a box or a visor is best for you.



The SunRay Light Box
Note: With light therapy, your eyes must be open in order to receive treatment. Because with the dawn simulator your eyes are closed, dawn simulation is not a viable source of light therapy.

Check out our Web site to view the products discussed here. Feel free to give us a call with any questions at the number on our site!



The BioBrite EZ Wake SunRise Alarm Clock
We invite you to visit our site at www.BioBrite.com!