Light with its natural phenomenal effect has done wonders for man from
the time of his existence. Whether it be supplementing vision for our
eyes, providing warmth to our body or being the major source of
vegetation for our intestines, the benefits of light are what we cannot
even think living without! Despite the necessities the sunlight
nourishes us with; researches have been made worldwide that a sufficient
amount of light everyday promotes a healthy looking skin, an elated
mood and a well managed lifestyle. For a few amongst us living in cold
and dark regions of the world, these privileges can't be utilized on a
thorough basis. Science for this matter has made lives easier for those
affected with light deprivation. In the late 1900s, a revolutionary
technology of ''Light Therapy'' came into being that transformed lives
and lifestyles. Treating one's own self with special light boxes to
rejuvenate your skin or uplift your sullen mood not only eliminated the
dependence on sunlight, but also introduced to us a new vision on how to
live a pampered, healthy life!
Light therapy alleviating mental disorders
Light therapy alleviating mental disorders
Light deprivation may trigger an abnormal mental state in some people
whereby the affected experience lethargy and lassitude. Such a
prevailing condition may even lead to depression. Seasonal depressions
also involve such symptoms. During winters, for example, a delayed sense
of satiety makes people feel hungrier as soon as the sun sets with an
increased carbohydrate craving, with an added problem of weight gain.
Light therapy for this purpose relieves people of the winter blues they
might be experiencing, making them more happy and satisfied with their
lives.
An extremity of such winter blues may lead to a condition namely Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) whereby the patient experiences extremes of depressive conditions. What light therapy does to cure such state of minds is that the perceived light activates certain hormones in the blood that tend to divert the sullen mood to an exalted state of well being.
Light therapy- a solution to sleeping disorders
People due to a lack of exposure to light can also experience sleeping disorders. This is because the body clock aligns its timings to the external environment through sunlight and it is this body clock that is responsible for our wake-sleep cycle. Light therapy involves managing the internal clock and in turn the wake-sleep cycle, synchronizing your sleep patterns and even correcting sleep phase disorders too.
Light therapy for skin rejuvenation
With the passage of time, collagen production in our body decreases; the latter being the major protein supplementing our body. This is when wrinkles and folds, creases and age marks start appearing on our skin making us feel dull and less vibrant. Light therapy for this purpose increases collagen production diminishing aging signs, making you feel beautiful and more confident about yourself.
The benefits of light therapy can also be extended to acne treatments as well. Slowing down the production of acne bacteria and flourishing an oxygen rich environment that restricts bacteria from reproducing and hence relieves one of the pertinent acne problems.
Light therapy for healing wounds and burns
Stimulating the skin by light can help in healing wounds that occur as a result of serious burns. This procedure is not only less painful but also reduces the risk of infection hence promoting a safe recovery.
No matter how severe any of the aforementioned conditions a person might be suffering from, light therapy surely helps to ease lives.
An extremity of such winter blues may lead to a condition namely Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) whereby the patient experiences extremes of depressive conditions. What light therapy does to cure such state of minds is that the perceived light activates certain hormones in the blood that tend to divert the sullen mood to an exalted state of well being.
Light therapy- a solution to sleeping disorders
People due to a lack of exposure to light can also experience sleeping disorders. This is because the body clock aligns its timings to the external environment through sunlight and it is this body clock that is responsible for our wake-sleep cycle. Light therapy involves managing the internal clock and in turn the wake-sleep cycle, synchronizing your sleep patterns and even correcting sleep phase disorders too.
Light therapy for skin rejuvenation
With the passage of time, collagen production in our body decreases; the latter being the major protein supplementing our body. This is when wrinkles and folds, creases and age marks start appearing on our skin making us feel dull and less vibrant. Light therapy for this purpose increases collagen production diminishing aging signs, making you feel beautiful and more confident about yourself.
The benefits of light therapy can also be extended to acne treatments as well. Slowing down the production of acne bacteria and flourishing an oxygen rich environment that restricts bacteria from reproducing and hence relieves one of the pertinent acne problems.
Light therapy for healing wounds and burns
Stimulating the skin by light can help in healing wounds that occur as a result of serious burns. This procedure is not only less painful but also reduces the risk of infection hence promoting a safe recovery.
No matter how severe any of the aforementioned conditions a person might be suffering from, light therapy surely helps to ease lives.
