There is an increasing amount of interest in light therapy and especially in light therapy alarm clocks. Recent studies in chronobiology and human behavior have shown that simple exposure to the right type of light at the right times of day can affect mood, sleeping habits and even overall health. The Science Behind Light Therapy […]
The Basics of Light Therapy
Whether you have the winter blues, a more serious illness, or even just want to feel more energetic and rested, light therapy may be the answer. Light therapy is one of the most studied natural treatments of modern times. Scientists and medical researchers have made many new discoveries about how the simple power of light […]
Harness the Benefits of Light Therapy to Improve Mood This Winter
With shorter days and lower temperatures, people often get significantly less sunlight during the winter months. Greater artificial light exposure is also typical of the season. These light changes can have a real impact on mood in many people. Some experience a mild sort of winter blues. In others, however, the light changes can lead […]
Light Therapy Protects the Brain Against Toxic Buildup That Leads to Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease and similar forms of dementia are among the most feared diseases of aging. Research suggests that these conditions are caused by plaques and other build-ups of toxins in the neurons of our brains. New studies on how light therapy protects the brain found that light therapy — and even sound therapy — may […]
Light Therapy as Effective as Drugs for Treating Major Depression
Hope is restored to the millions that suffer from depression as new research reveals light therapy is highly effective—even more so than Prozac—in treating non-seasonal major depression. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is a common mental disorder that affects an estimated 350 million people globally. It is also the leading cause of disability worldwide. […]
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