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bright light therapy Light therapy, phototherapy The use of the visible range of the electromagnetic spectrum as a therapeutic modality; light acts on the hypothalamus and releases neurotransmitters and factors after receiving neural impulses
from retina; BLT is the therapy of choice for SAD; modalities of LT include the use of full spectrum light–eg sunlight, bright light–10,000 lux, UV light, colored light, hemoirradiation. See Heliotherapy, Seasonal affective disorder, Spring fever. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Since then, the Journal of the American Medical Association has published a new study showing that bright light therapy improved symptoms of dementia in a group of seniors in care facilities. Bright Light therapy has also shown promise as a therapeutic strategy, particularly in women with a history of seasonal affective disorder (needs at Least 30 minutes/day). Results) are quite conclusive: Bright light therapy, administered at the right time and in the right dose, is the most efficient, tested and safe method of treating SAD. |
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