Blue light therapy is proving to be beneficial in a multitude of aspects of treating the human body. Many people with clinical depression have had their lives changed by these lights and their versatility is becoming more and more evident as studies continue. Very simply, our bodies react in different ways to different light. We release certain chemicals in response to certain colors and wavelengths. Therefore we have more control over many aspects of our body function with a light that does not contain any radiation or other damaging types of light or wavelength.

Because our body’s defense system reacts differently to different chemicals and contaminants, we end up with allergy symptoms including rashes, ichy eyes, runny noses and sneezing so hard we’re sure we’re going to find a toenail in the Kleenex. Light therapy can help us with this in a number of ways. Light therapy directly applied to skin can help in quickening the production of collagen which will help our skin repair itself. Light therapy can also boost our immune system so that it can deal with contaminants on a more productive level. While blue light therapy works very well for skin allergies, red light therapy has been shown to improve blood flow and suppress the cells that release histamine which causes runny nose, itchy eyes and sneezing. As light therapy technology continues to produce amazingly positive results, we will be able to help our bodies function at more optimal limits with the natural aid of lights.

If you don’t think your iPhone already has enough features, here’s a whole new feature that can help you with such things as seasonal depression or fatigue. The new phone is called the BluWave iPhone and it uses LED technology in order to produce a blue light that is adjustable in nanometers. This is the first phone to offer this type of technology and it works on the basis that our bodies react to certain light wavelengths. The phone produces certain colors in certain wavelengths, those are carried to the back of the eyes to receptors. These receptors react to different light wave lengths, releasing chemicals that interact with our bodies and control some of the functions.

The receptors at the back of the eyes are so sensitive, they can even react when eyes are closed. When these receptors receive a blue light in certain nanometers, they trigger the release of chemicals within the body that increase energy and boost mental alertness. Basically what you are doing with this light is telling your body that it’s morning. This same light is very useful in killing bacteria on the skin and fighting the occurances of such things as acne and blemishes.

If you drink coffee just to wake up, the BluWave iPhone may be for you. Multiple clinical studies have proven this blue light therapy to be even more effective than caffeine in producing and sustaining alertness. And, there’s no sugar added!

Most bacteria can only exist under certain conditions, if you change those conditions, the bacteria ceases to not only multiply, but exist all together. Full spectrum lighting has proven very effective in killing most forms of bacteria over 99%. Toothbrushes have been shown to be home to a multitude of bacteria especially travel pack toothbrushes that are packed in a container that gives the wonderful conditions of both moisture and darkness. With the onset of full spectrum lighting for sanitation purposes, a device has been made that encloses the toothbrush and subjects it to light that kills over 99% of the bacteria on the brush.

New technology has also been created in the shape of a light wand, if you are a Star Wars fan, you can think of it as your light saber that strikes down over 99% of the bacteria on the surface you pass the wand or saber over. This high intensity light kills quickly so you won’t be standing for long periods holding a light above a surface to be sanitized. Another benefit to this type of sanitization process is that light can get everywhere so bacteria can’t even hide and multiply in little crevices where your normal cleaning methods might not reach. As time goes on and the technology of light becomes more advanced, the function of removing bacteria will more and more intertwine itself into our lifestyles. Imagine going into a public bathroom where the stalls are completely lit by bacteria killing lights.

Phototherapy, also known as “light therapy” has been used for years now to treat various ailments including depression. Recently, this same therapy has been used to treat Parkinson’s disease, not just the depression of Parkinson’s patients but to help alleviate motor problems as well.

When light reaches a certain level of intensity, it inhibits melatonin which in turn limits the production of dopamine. By limiting the melatonin, in theory, you will have better production and use of dopamine in the brain. Recent case studies of light therapy on PD patients involving bright light therapy have had positive results with marked improvement in bradykinesia and rigidity in most patients while being exposed for only ninety minutes. After two weeks the study also showed increased mood, improved sleep, decreased seborrhea, reduced impotence and increased appetite. This change was so significant, some patients were able to have their medication reduced by 50% without the loss of efficiency.