Ganzfeld light therapy for mental health,meditation,relaxation,stress relief,SAD

Light Therapy

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Features

Light therapy is being used successfully to treat a wide range of mental, emotional, and physical problems and for developing human potential. Examples are:

Relaxation
Meditation
Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Stress relief
Self hypnosis for self healing and self education
Compensation for changing sleep patterns: Maintaining Circadian Clock when affected by

insomnia

jetlag

shift work

Cognitive therapy
Coping with an anxiety disorder
Creative thinking

Research validates what most people intuitively know: access to light is necessary and supplemental light is beneficial in many instances for mental health and physical health. However, there is no clear consensus about all of the maladies that can be relieved with supplemental light. A wide range of duration of exposure, light colors, and light intensities have been studied. There are proponents of every combination of these three factors. Some researchers argue that their combination is the best. The key point that everyone agrees with is that effectiveness is a function of the quantity of photons that enter the eye.

Our contention is: white light is usually more appropriate than other colors; soft light is more likely to help in reducing stress than harsh bright light; and duration of exposure is mostly a matter of personal preference. The positive experiences of tens of thousands of satisfied individuals who are using some kind of light therapy system validate this view.

Morning StarLight features:

Effective light therapy. Use of supplemental light has positive effects for many persons, alleviating various seasonal and emotional stresses.
Personal/private. Use is inconspicuous and unobtrusive.
Designed for portability. Battery powered. Light weight, less than 3 ounces. Can be used anywhere at anytime at your convenience.
Costs less than a fourth of other light therapy systems.

Light has been valued throughout history as a source of healing. Today the therapeutic applications of light are being investigated in major hospitals and research centers worldwide. Results indicate that full-spectrum white light can have therapeutic value for a range of conditions from chronic pain and depression to immune disorders. Many health disorders can be traced to problems with the circadian rhythm, the body's inner clock, and how it governs the timing of sleep, hormone production, body temperature, and other biological functions. Disturbances in this rhythm can lead to health problems such as depression and sleep disorders. Natural sunlight and various forms of light therapy can help reestablish the body's natural rhythm and are becoming an integral treatment for many related health conditions.

When light enters the eye, millions of light- and color-sensitive cells called photoreceptors convert the light into electrical impulses. These impulses travel along the optic nerve to the brain where they trigger the hypothalamus gland to send chemical messengers called neurotransmitters to regulate the autonomic (automatic) functions of the body. The hypothalamus is part of the endocrine system whose secretions govern most bodily functions-blood pressure, body temperature, breathing, digestion, sexual function, moods, the immune system, the aging, process, and the circadian rhythm. Full-spectrum light (containing all wavelengths of visible light) sparks the delicate impulses that regulate these functions and maintain health.

Full-spectrum white light (preferred because the additional UV light found in some full-spectrum light systems is not necessary to achieve the antidepressant effect of the therapy, and is harmful with protracted direct exposure to the eyes) is an effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as the "winter blues." The symptoms of SAD are depression, excess sleeping and eating, a withdrawn feeling, and lowered sex drive. Melatonin levels are found to be very high in persons with SAD. Daily exposure to sunlight or to full-spectrum white light has been known to eliminate SAD symptoms.

Delayed sleep phase syndrome (falling asleep late 2:30-3:00 A.M.) may also be treated with light. By getting a dose of light therapy in the morning, the day starts earlier and patients fall asleep earlier at night. Light therapy early in the night works similarly for those who fall asleep early and wake early, allowing them to sleep later.

Does insurance cover the cost of a light therapy system?

Yes, an ever increasing number of insurance companies are reimbursing their clients for the purchase of light therapy systems for treatment of SAD, sleep disorders, PMS and maladaption to shift work. We have an insurance form that list the correct DSMIV-R code and other supporting evidence for the doctor to fill out.

A sample insurance form letter can be found - HERE. If you have more questions concerning insurance coverage, please contact us for more information concerning your particular situation.

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