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DAYLIGHT
LIGHT THERAPY
Light therapy or phototherapy, referred to as heliotherapy—either exposure to daylight or some equivalent light as a treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or
Exposure of the skin to specific wavelengths of light to treat a skin condition.
used as a treatment for wintertime seasonal affective disorder and in circadian rhythm disorders, such as delayed sleep phase disorder.
There is tentative evidence to support its use to treat non-seasonal psychiatric disorders, in particular major depression and depression in bipolar disorder
The standard output of a light box is between 2,500 and 10,000 lux.
Why light therapy is effective-light naturally triggers the production of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is the “feel-good” brain chemical. Some experts believe that success with light therapy is due to a placebo effect.
recent studies have demonstrated better effectiveness of short wavelength blue light (approximately 460 nm) with better phase shifting properties
Light therapy targets human biologic clock and attempts to reset the phase of the clock's activity. Thus, common goals of light therapy are to synchronize the sleep-wake cycle with the subjective night, to facilitate sleep at a desired time of day or night.
Neonatal jaundice represents the yellowing of the skin as a result of increased levels of total bilirubin in infants. Blue-light phototherapy is the treatment of choice for otherwise healthy newborn children with elevated unconjugated bilirubin.
Low-intensity light therapy (LILT) is becoming a promising tool arthritic pain, delayed wound healing and acute stroke. Improvements in these conditions have been attributed to rapid elevation of ATP, increased angiogenesis and anti-apoptotic activity, as well as a surge in heat shock proteins and total antioxidants.
Light therapy generally uses very bright, powerful lamps with a "daylight white" colour temperature (6,500 kelvin) and illumination intensities (illuminances) of over 10,000 lux (lx), depending on the distance between the user and the lamp.
Use the light box in the morning for 20 to 60 minutes, depending on your individual needs
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delivering 10,000 Lux at a distance of up to 14 inches
Artificial sources for light therapy
Light therapy using artificial sources is intended to compensate for a lack of natural sunlight. For example, powerful lamps are used to: bolster the sleep/wake cycle, alleviate symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as "winter depression".
The safety of the equipment – including with regard to photochemical retinal damage ("blue hazard") – is the responsibility of the manufacturer. The information provided by the manufacturer should clearly state that the device emits neither UV nor infrared radiation.
biolight
Red light therapy is an innovative technique that utilizes specific red and near-infrared wavelengths from the light spectrum to promote health, wellness and longevity. These amazing benefits are achieved through modulation of inflammation in your body and by reversing and mitigating countless health conditions as a result of boosting the effectiveness of your mitochondria.
BioLight is the preeminent red/near-infrared light therapy (RLT) panel company, predicated on providing premier RLT panels and unparalleled RLT education and information so that everyone can receive the health, wellness and longevity benefits of RLT.
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