Bright Light Therapy

Importance of Light:

Light is essential to maintaining normal, healthy physiology. Exposure to the sunrise is a key factor in synchronizing our internal body cycles or circadian rhythms to the external world (so we sleep when it is dark and are alert during the day).

Modern industrial society, combined with human migration to northern latitudes, has tampered with this cycle and the resulting loss of natural light exposure - in dark apartments, in the workplace, on shift work, etc. For many, this leads to ongoing light deprivation, making us vulnerable to mood disorders, sleep problems, fatigue, poor ability to concentrate, and more.

Many people may suffer from light deprivation and not even be aware that the symptoms of light deprivation include:

1. Feeling down or moody during the fall and winter
2. Fatigue, lack of energy, and difficulty getting up in the morning
3. Problems getting things done (lack of motivation)
4. Reduced social contact (and often reduced sexual interest)
5. Cravings for carbohydrates and weight gain

Experts believe that as many as 44 million North Americans experience the winter blues. As well, recent findings show that bright light therapy may also help relieve some other issues – some sleeping difficulties, jet lag, shift work adjustment and low energy. For more info visit www.cet.org

Consult with your physician for an accurate assessment.

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This information is for educational purposes only