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Most people stumble upon light therapy after they've heard about seasonal affective disorder, otherwise known as SAD, or because they're interested in the role that blue light and electronic glare play in sleep. But many people don't know they're already prescribing to tentpoles of modern light therapy; like drawing oneself to a sunny window to help make yourself more alert, or heading outside to take in your surroundings when you're feeling down. Light therapy is rapidly coming into focus for health professionals as more patients spend time indoors and in front of electronics for work, away from natural light that is meant to guide our routines.

Mariana Figueiro, an architecture professor and director of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center, tells Good Housekeeping that a lack of exposure to sunlight can produce varying effects on people in all seasons (even though SAD primarily affects people in the winter). "Light is just like diet and exercise; it's something we need for optimal health," Figueriro explains. "We tend to think that because we can see clearly in a space, we're getting enough light for the biological clock, and in general, we're not." Some may feel less energized or have a hard time focusing without access to sunshine, especially if their sleep routine is being affected. Light therapy, then, is often based on reconfiguring lighting conditions in your home or office, and with the guidance of a healthcare provider over time, the introduction of supercharged lamps and therapy boxes that mimic natural outdoor light. These efforts can help regulate our circadian rhythm, influencing how easily we wake in the morning and how fast we fall asleep at night.

Light therapy may also work to combat depression risk and other conditions, including jet lag. For those suffering from SAD, light therapy efforts have been clinically shown to work to alleviate symptoms, which include anxiety, mood swings, insomnia, or sleep deprivation. At first, you'll work to directly sit near a light therapy lamp or box and incorporate it into your daily routine; when it's time to stop working and get ready for bed, you'll turn it off or adjust it entirely, among other sleep-boosting initiatives.

The first step that experts often recommend is working on the lighting within their home, which is where these products come in. Rachel Rothman, Chief Technologist and Director of Engineering in the Good Housekeeping Institute, tested and reviewed some of the best gadgets to help you optimize lighting in your own home. Shop our expert-approved picks and top-selling models below.

Note: Be sure to discuss light therapy options with your doctor if you suspect you suffer from SAD or any mood disorder. There's little risk in trying light therapy devices at home for most people, but those with pre-existing conditions may have adverse reactions to light boxes, which is why it's crucial to discuss it with a care provider first.

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Best Overall Light Therapy Lamp

SmartSleep Connected Sleep and Wake-Up Light Therapy Lamp

Philips amazon.com

$199.95

Tested in native environments by GHI experts, this light therapy lamp is one of the most comprehensive options on the market, as it's completely customizable to your surroundings and preferences. Rothman notes that the SmartSleep gadget is controlled with your smartphone, supercharged with sensors that monitor the temperature and humidity in the room alongside noise and light levels to sync its glow. Testers appreciate that Philips' mobile app makes it easy to customize alarm clock settings (you won't have to fiddle with any dials or buttons) for bedroom use — but this lamp can also function well in an office or living room setting. 

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Best Value Light Therapy Lamp

Light Therapy Lamp

Miroco amazon.com

$37.99

With more than 2,500 5-star reviews from Amazon shoppers, Miroco's freestanding light therapy device has a few capabilities that put it ahead of other standalone light boxes. Its brightness is fully customizable with interval settings for morning and evening use. It also comes equipped with automatic timer settings that range from 10 to 60 minutes in length. Furthermore, its design allows you to fold it flat and carry it in a bag to work, school, the gym, or a studio.

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Best Light Therapy Alarm Clock

SmartSleep Light Therapy Alarm Clock

Philips amazon.com

$139.99

$94.28 (33% off)

This alarm clock uses both light and sound to get you out of bed naturally and is also loaded with a sunset simulation to help you wind your day down at bedtime. Rothman is impressed by its backup batter and how customizable it is — everything from brightness to the time display — as well as its one-tap snooze ability. Testers noted that the Philips SmartSleep helps establish a pleasant wake-up experience (a godsend on dark winter mornings!) and shared, on average, they felt more refreshed in their morning routines. Philips has another SmartSleep model at a lower price point, but Rothman notes that this model doesn't simulate sunset nor does it come loaded with many other features that makes this clock standout. 

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Best Light Therapy Lamp for Offices

HappyLight VT10 Portable Light Box

Verilux amazon.com

$39.95

$29.49 (26% off)

This highly-reviewed light therapy box is designed to be portable, and can be positioned around your home or office throughout the day. The manufacturer touts that this light box operates at 10,000 LUX, a brightness that can be quite uplifting if it's placed directly in front of you. It lacks multiple functions compared to other light therapy lamps and gadgets on this list, but if you're looking for a low-cost option to test increased light exposure in your space, this Amazon best-seller could work nicely. 

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Best Light Therapy Lamp for Bedrooms

Restore Smart Light

Hatch hatch.co

$129.99

Ditch the smartphone and wind down with the Restore; Rothman says its nightlight function is particularly great for reading in bed. You can program the light to display different colors (22 in total) for as long as you'd like, and it also comes preloaded with sleep and wake up routines to make sure you're sleeping more soundly than ever. 

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Best Light Therapy Lamp for Travel

Luxy Light Therapy Lamp

Circadian Optics amazon.com

$39.99

This mini fixture from Circadian Optics manages to pack in the same benefits of larger models on this list. Designed for travel, it's a straightforward light box that turns on with a single touch; three different brightness settings can help you optimize for daytime and nighttime usage. The Luxy Light is built with a single shade of pure white, modeled after high-noon sunshine at 5500K, similarly to other light fixtures in an interior space. 

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Best Light Therapy Bulb

Dimmable A19 LED Light Bulb

LIFX amazon.com

$59.98

LifX's bulbs will work with any floor lamp or fixture you already own, and they're WiFi-connected and enabled, which means you won't need a dedicated smart home hub to control them. The bulb is adjusted with mobile apps and home ecosystems like Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, and Alexa; it can rotate between colors and brightness of your choice. Given its capability range, these bulbs are better suited for light exposure at times beyond waking up and heading to bed, and fit well into living spaces. In lab tests, Rothman notes that experts felt that setup wasn't as intuitive as other devices on this list. 

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Best Light Therapy Glasses

Light Therapy Glasses

Re-Timer amazon.com

$179.00

Tested extensively by GHI experts, this light therapy gadget is best suited for those who might be working in a multitude of spaces throughout the day — travelers especially — since these glasses expose wearers' to enhanced green light in any setting. The manufacturer recommends users' wear the glasses first thing in the morning, typically for an hour, to help guide your circadian rhythm over time when sunlight cannot.

Zee Krstic Associate Health Editor Zee Krstic is a health editor for GoodHousekeeping.com, where he covers the latest in health and nutrition news, decodes diet and fitness trends, and reviews the best products in the wellness aisle.

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