Book Review: Living Light: The Art of Using Light for Health & Happiness
While it’s hard not to notice the brilliant display of colors set off by a sunset over the water, we seldom consider the biological, or even psychological, benefits of light.
“It is my belief that good quality light in our daily lives is far more important than we might think,” writes Karl Ryberg.
In his new book, Living Light: The Art of Using Light For Health And Happiness, Ryberg brings us his life’s work — studying the obvious and not so obvious ways in which light affects us and how we can use light in our lives not only function better, but feel better.
Light, we know, plays an important role in seasona...
Source: Psych Central - March 10, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Claire Nana Tags: Book Reviews Disorders General Habits Psychology Seasonal Affective Disorder Self-Help Treatment artificial light Light therapy Living Light natural light Ryberg SAD Source Type: news
Prospect of Bright Light Therapy for MDD in Parkinson Dims Prospect of Bright Light Therapy for MDD in Parkinson Dims
Researchers report results from a randomized clinical trial to illuminate the effect of bright light therapy for the treatment of major depression in Parkinson disease.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 7, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
At-home digital health: Here ’ s what you need to know
ResMed’s AirMini CPAP device includes an app for smart devices that provides insights including a 30-day therapy history and daily therapy score. [Image courtesy of ResMed]Demand is increasing for at-home digital health systems, where sensors follow people’s health data and automatically turn them into real-time insights for themselves and their health providers.
From ResMed and its connected CPAP technology to Clarify Medical getting user feedback for its light therapy system for skin conditions, medical device companies have started to score successes in at-home digital health, according to Scott Thielman, CT...
Source: Mass Device - March 4, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Chris Newmarker Tags: Featured mHealth (Mobile Health) Software / IT Clarify Medical Digital Health productcreationstudio ResMed Inc. Source Type: news
Clarify Medical wins CMS reimbursement for phototherapy psoriasis treatment
Clarify Medical said today that it won reimbursement coverage through the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for treatments with its Clarify Home light therapy system for treating psoriasis, effective immediately.
The new decision from CMS falls under its National Coverage Determination for the treatment of psoriasis, which includes narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy, San Diego-based Clarify Medical said.
The company’s Clarify system uses narrowband ultraviolet B rays to penetrate the skin and slow the growth of affected skin cells. Studies have found that narrowband UVB rays help to clear psoriasis fas...
Source: Mass Device - February 12, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Cosmetic/Aesthetic Clarify Medical Source Type: news
Scientists to test light therapy as relief from painful side effect of cancer treatment
(University at Buffalo) University at Buffalo researchers have received part of a $1.5 million grant to investigate light therapy as a replacement for prescription opioids in treating oral mucositis, painful ulcers and swelling in the mouth that result from chemotherapy and radiation treatment for cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - February 11, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Light Therapy: Overview of Research and Literature
Research and literature on the therapeutic benefits of light therapy to living tissues and organisms (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - December 8, 2018 Category: Disability Tags: Therapy Types Source Type: news
Balneo-phototherapy: Studies now show greater benefit also in atopic eczema
(Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care) For psoriasis, it has been known since 2007 that UV light therapy should be combined with brine baths. New data have now shown this also for atopic eczema. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 29, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
The Academy of Laser Dentistry Partners Again with the Greater New York Dental Meeting to Provide Unbiased Laser Training
3 Essential Sessions Will Provide a Glimpse of What ’s Aheadat the ALD ’s Annual Meeting in AprilCoral Springs, FL – November 12, 2018 – For the 11th consecutive year, the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) will carry on its mission of providing unbiased, non-commercial laser education and training with three hands-on sessions during the upcoming Greater New York Dental Meeting.According to ALD executive director Gail Siminovsky, “We’re pleased to announce that the, ALD is continuing its tradition of sponsoring several objective CE programs, taught by some of the world’s most prominent laser dentistry expe...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - November 14, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Symptoms and treatment of psoriatic arthritis rash
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) causes pain and inflammation of the joints. Many people with PsA also experience the red, scaly rash that is characteristic of psoriasis. Treatments for the rash include topical medications, light therapy, and oral and intravenous drugs. Learn more here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 13, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psoriatic Arthritis Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What to know about light therapy for psoriasis
Light therapy is an effective treatment for moderate to severe psoriasis. Learn about the types, procedure, and side effects of light therapy for psoriasis here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 6, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psoriasis Source Type: news
Thanks to $1.72 million federal grant: UA researchers using green light for HIV-related pain
(University of Arizona Health Sciences) Green light therapy results in decreased chronic pain without side effects and has the promise of easy clinical application due to its low cost, efficacy and availability. This new project addresses the critical need for effective non-pharmacological treatments for HIV-related neuropathy and the hypersensitivity associated with antiretroviral therapy. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 17, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Thanks to $1.72M federal grant: UA researchers using green light for HIV-related pain
(University of Arizona Health Sciences) Green light therapy results in decreased chronic pain without side effects and has the promise of easy clinical application due to its low cost, efficacy and availability. This new project addresses the critical need for effective non-pharmacological treatments for HIV-related neuropathy and the hypersensitivity associated with antiretroviral therapy. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - October 17, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
UC researcher fighting breast cancer with light therapy
(University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center) Nalinikanth Kotagiri, M.D., Ph.D., is studying ways ultraviolet light can activate light-sensitive drugs to treat metastatic breast cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - October 17, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Light Therapy Improves Sleep, Cuts Depression in Dementia Light Therapy Improves Sleep, Cuts Depression in Dementia
Lighting that optimizes circadian rhythms reduces sleep disruption, agitation, and depression in nursing home residents with dementia.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 27, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Light Therapy Improves Dementia Symptoms
Light Therapy Improves Sleep, Cuts Depression in Dementia Patients (Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - July 27, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
