Light therapy consists of exposing a strong light (of 10 000 lux) for about half an hour.This treatement is done with the help of special light therapy lamps.
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Ever wondered why people in ancient times used to stand for hours facing the sun? Despite the cultural or religious aspect, science has given this thought a new dimension; sunlight has healing powers stored within.
Light therapy has for many years been used to help alleviate SAD symptoms and many SAD sufferers find that daily use of a good quality light box is enough to relieve them of such symptoms.
The world of modern medicine is full of choice, and yet in an age of so called miracle drugs and contemporary therapies, many people are revaluating their options, and are considering joining the natural healing trend; but is this a new trend, and if so, where did it spring from?
Light boxes are metal systems that hold white fluorescent bulbs behind diffusers placed on them; the design of the light therapy boxes is such that the bulbs are tilted forward as a way of ensuring that the emitted light will be directed downwards.
Although English people are only just starting to discover light therapy lamps, there is a new product on the market : the light therapy glass called LUMINETTE.
Doing sport regularly and having a good diet is essential for our well being. Research by Leppämaki S, Partonen T, Lönnqvist J have shown that associating light therapy and sport improve the results sensibly.
The light in the summer is a long way off with the days that are getting shorter seasonal depression aswell as winter blues can affect us
Light therapy is today practised in a number of hospitals a number of pathologies, but mostly with trouble linked to the upset of the biological clock (circadian rhythm problems) like insomnia and generally trouble sleeping.
Everyone can be affected by the loss of light in the dead season. It is now or never to chase away the passing blues or the seasonal depression with the help of light therapy.
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