# Therapeutic Light Devices The Philips goLITE BLU Helps You Kick Winter Blues By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-11-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golite-blu References: [walmart](http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/philips-golite-blu-energy-light-hf332160/6000072577439) & [philips](http://www.philips.ca/c-p/HF3332_60/golite-blu-energy-light) The [Philips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-twilight) goLITE BLU is a portable 'energy light' that produces a special blue light that lets you enjoy the energy-boosting benefits of [light therapy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celluma-series-2). The winter season means less sunlight and more gloomy days, resulting in winter blues. In fact, many people suffer from [Seasonal Affective Disorder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-the-blues), a condition where energy levels and mood suffer due to reduced light exposure. The goLITE BLU produces a specific type of pure blue light that occurs naturally on sunny days. Your ocular receptors absorb this light, which helps you feel more energetic. This light will help you maintain a summery disposition and good energy level during the darkest and gloomiest of periods. All you have to do is place the device near you for about 15 minutes a day to experience the mood-enhancing effects. Using it every morning during the winter months is claimed to significantly reduce the winter blues. The light is completely safe and 100% UV-free, and has been clinically proven to be effective in mitigating winter blues. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Light Therapy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more advanced and personalized light therapy devices to address specific mood-related conditions. - **Seasonal Affective Disorder:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine light therapy with other therapeutic methods to create comprehensive solutions for Seasonal Affective Disorder. - **Portable Energy Lights:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create compact and portable energy lights that can be easily integrated into daily routines for improved well-being. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate light therapy devices into healthcare settings to enhance treatment options for mood disorders. - **Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate light therapy into wellness programs and products to boost overall mental and emotional well-being. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with light therapy device manufacturers to explore new ways to incorporate this technology into consumer electronics for everyday use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mental Health-Aiding Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxor-light.md) - [Revolutionary LED Therapy Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lipomelts-ultimate-light.md) - [Sunlight-Imitating Indoor Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbooster.md) - [Circadian Rhythm Support Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemis-light.md) - [Indoor Light Wellness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbooster1.md) - [Light Therapy Sleep Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helight-sleep.md) - [Sun-Mimicking Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunled-sunbooster.md) - [Accessible Light Therapy Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumaflex-essential.md) - [Biology-First Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyview.md)