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What is light therapy? How can it benefit us?

From releasing Serotonin to helping us sleep better, here's how light therapy can benefit us.

Published on: Apr 03, 2024 4:32 PM IST

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Sunlight can heal us. A walk in nature can give us a lot of clarity and make us feel better. With spring knocking on the doorsteps, it's time to run into nature and soak in the spring sunshine. "Spring is in the air, which gives many of us the opportunity to take advantage of some sunshine. There are so many benefits to getting some rays. Sleep, health and mood just to name a few. If you don’t have access to a lot of sun, you can buy special lamps and lightbulbs to brighten up your space. Just always remember to apply sunscreen," wrote Therapist Andrea Evgeniou. Here's how light therapy can benefit us. (Unsplash)

Published on Apr 03, 2024 4:32 PM

Sunlight can heal us. A walk in nature can give us a lot of clarity and make us feel better. With spring knocking on the doorsteps, it's time to run into nature and soak in the spring sunshine. "Spring is in the air, which gives many of us the opportunity to take advantage of some sunshine. There are so many benefits to getting some rays. Sleep, health and mood just to name a few. If you don’t have access to a lot of sun, you can buy special lamps and lightbulbs to brighten up your space. Just always remember to apply sunscreen," wrote Therapist Andrea Evgeniou. Here's how light therapy can benefit us. (Unsplash)

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Full spectrum light – light from the sun or special bulbs which are healthy – can help in boosting mood, physical health and overall mental health.  (Unsplash)

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Full spectrum light – light from the sun or special bulbs which are healthy – can help in boosting mood, physical health and overall mental health. (Unsplash)

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Exposure to light helps the brain with alertness cues- which further helps in regulating the sleep wake cycle of the body. This helps us to sleep better.  (Unsplash)

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Exposure to light helps the brain with alertness cues- which further helps in regulating the sleep wake cycle of the body. This helps us to sleep better. (Unsplash)

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Serotonin helps in stabilising our moods. Light, when taken through the eyes, helps in the release of Serotonin.  (Unsplash)

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Serotonin helps in stabilising our moods. Light, when taken through the eyes, helps in the release of Serotonin. (Unsplash)

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Light helps in the secretion of Endorphins which further helps in feeling happy and boosting the mood.  (Unsplash)

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Light helps in the secretion of Endorphins which further helps in feeling happy and boosting the mood. (Unsplash)

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Exposure to healthy sunlight helps in building up Vitamin D – this helps in supporting bone health, reducing inflammation and enhancing immunity.  (Unsplash)

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Exposure to healthy sunlight helps in building up Vitamin D – this helps in supporting bone health, reducing inflammation and enhancing immunity. (Unsplash)

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