Light Therapy (Heliotherapy, Phototherapy)
Pregnancy: Use with caution
This is the use of a focused light on the skin, face or on the entire body to treat some conditions
Caution
Some of the light sources may contain Ultraviolet rays. This is harmful to skin and eyes with even moderate exposure
Visible light with high intensities can cause Headaches or cause damage to the eyes and skin
Protect your eyes at all tieme
Avoid if you have eye conditions or eye damages
The combination of Light therapy with some herbs/drugs may be harmful:
- St John’s Worts
- Chloroquine
- Methotrexate
- Antipsychotics
- Some Antibiotics
Therapy for:
Sleep disorders including:
- Sleep Timing disorders
- Shift Work disorder
- Jet Lag
Skin disorders:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Vitiligo
- Lichen Planus
Mood disorders
Seasonal mood disorders – (Winter Blues, Seasonal Affective Disorder)
Eye disorders in diabetes
Comments
There are natural testaments to the desirability of light therapy;
Ancient practices of spending ‘healing times’ in the sun
Current practices of spending time in the sunshine
Diabetes: Use with caution
Children: Use with caution
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