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As presented by StreetDirectory.com, here are
advantages to light therapy:
“- Light therapy is a non-invasive method that can
kill acne-causing bacteria. Acne removal can be painful if done in a
dermatologist's clinic, with only piercing equipment and syringes. Thanks to
advances in light therapy, these bacteria can be destroyed when the light
penetrates their cell walls, thus stopping them from causing more acne.
- Lack of light, as well as the gray air of winter,
can trigger depression. Light therapy can treat depression disorders by giving
patients various amounts of light, awakening the brain into thinking that the
less gray seasons of summer and spring have come. This prevents patients from
taking anti-depression medications, which can have side effects.
- Light therapy can work into the body's sleep
rhythm, or circadian rhythm. Research shows that our sleep habits are governed
by light, and light therapy exploits this fact by giving patients varying
amounts of light at designated times of the day. This keeps patients from
taking tranquilizers to get a good night's sleep. It can also alleviate the
pain of jet lag for frequent travelers.
- Light therapy can treat skin diseases like
psoriasis and eczema at a much faster pace than other therapeutics. Ointments
and shampoos need months, even years to fully take effect.
- If you are miles away from the beach, but still
want to get a tan, you can go to an accredited tanning salon for UV light
therapy. At safe doses, UV light can give you the tan that you want without you
worrying about overexposure to the sun's harmful rays.
- Light therapy users claim that light rejuvenates
their cells and gives them a more youthful, glowing look. This means less
spending on expensive ointments and elixirs promising to turn back the clock on
skin.
- Light therapy has been shown to be largely
effective for at least ninety percent of patients.
- Light therapy can be done at home, with special
light boxes. Although expensive, rising demand can lower the prices of such
light boxes.
- When done with the supervision of experts, light
therapy can be controlled, and its effects monitored accordingly. That is, the
amount of light, its intensity, and frequency can be measured and adjusted
easily.
- Light therapy is safe for many patients, if placed under the control
and supervision of accredited experts.”
Let the light in, studies show this is beneficial to your health!
