light therapy
Brightness as medicine
Light therapy is treatment using exposure to bright artificial light, typically from a specialized lamp or box.
It's most commonly prescribed for seasonal affective disorder, where reduced winter daylight triggers depression: My doctor recommended light therapy for the winter months.
Light therapy also treats certain sleep disorders and skin conditions like psoriasis.
Radiation just past visible
- photobiomodulationTherapeutic cellular light exposure
- muscle recoveryTissue rebuilding after strain
- joint painAche at skeletal junctures
- sports injuryHarm from physical activity
Light-linked recurring depression
- SADRecurring winter depression
- winter bluesLow spirits in cold months
- sunlampUltraviolet light fixture
- antidepressantDrug treating persistent despair
Built-in sleep-wake cycle
- biological clockInnate cycle regulator
- sleep-wake cycleDaily pattern of rest
- chronotherapyTime-optimized medical treatment
- alertnessActive mental awareness
Restoring youthful dermal appearance
- wound healingRestoration after injury
- dermatologistDoctor treating skin disorders
Intervention for yellowing condition
- bilirubinHemoglobin degradation byproduct
- neonatal careMedical support for newborns
- eye protectionGear shielding your vision
- skin exposureUncovered flesh showing
near-infrared
Radiation just past visible
- photobiomodulationTherapeutic cellular light exposure
- muscle recoveryTissue rebuilding after strain
- joint painAche at skeletal junctures
seasonal affective disorder
Light-linked recurring depression
- SADRecurring winter depression
- winter bluesLow spirits in cold months
- sunlampUltraviolet light fixture
circadian rhythm
Built-in sleep-wake cycle
- biological clockInnate cycle regulator
- sleep-wake cycleDaily pattern of rest
- chronotherapyTime-optimized medical treatment
skin rejuvenation
Restoring youthful dermal appearance
- wound healingRestoration after injury
- dermatologistDoctor treating skin disorders
jaundice treatment
Intervention for yellowing condition
- bilirubinHemoglobin degradation byproduct
- neonatal careMedical support for newborns
- eye protectionGear shielding your vision
- mental healthpsychiatry, psychotherapy, mental illness, psychiatrist, therapist
- therapiesphysiotherapy, psychotherapy, cryotherapy, PT, hydrotherapy
- wellnesshealthy, wellness, fitness, exercise, nutrition
- beauty treatmentsmakeup, lipstick, mascara, eyeshadow, eyeliner
- natural remediesherbal tea, essential oils, echinacea, ginseng, elderberry
- self-carebathing, self-care, renewal, brushing teeth, bath bombs
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