Light Therapy Lamps and Lights for SAD and Anxiety

Many of us do not live in sunny climes and therefore cannot enjoy the old-fashioned method of sunbathing to provide light therapy. However, there are several options available to treat a variety of conditions ranging from Anxiety and Depression to SAD.

AVE technology (Mind Alive)

AVE Devices such as Mind Alive are Light Therapy Machines being used worldwide to help assist people promote better health and increase relaxation. In addition, they have proven effective as a non-drug approach to treating chronic pain, fibromyalgia, insomnia, PMS and Attention Deficit Disorder as well as increasing creativity, improving sports and peak-performance. AVE technology has gained popularity because it has been proven to be a quick, yet safe and effective alternative to many pharmeceutical approaches.

Bright Light Therapy

This is the most common form of light therapy used to treat patients with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The subjest or patient sits in front of a light box or therapy lamp with a minimum of 10,000 lux capacity or light output for between 15 and 20 minutes a day. The the light is much more concentrated than standard indoor lighting.

Colored Light Therapy

Colored light is used to produce an intense effect on an persons emotional state depending on the shade, hew and intensity of color that is used. Those who practice colored light therapy often use it in conjunction with relaxing music to stimulate the release of neurochemicals in the brain.

Cold Laser Therapy

This is used in a similar way to acupressure or acupunture for conditions such as smoking and weight loss. The laser is focused on a particular part of the body to stimulate the production of serotonin and other neurotransmitters in the brain.

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