Sleep
Light Therapy for Sleep
Light therapy for sleep uses timed bright light—often morning—to align circadian rhythm for insomnia, shift work, or seasonal dips.
Light therapy for sleep uses timed bright light—usually morning—for circadian disorders, winter mood dips, or shift-work adjustment. Lux, duration, and distance matter; evening bright light can delay melatonin.
Ten to thirty minutes near a 10,000-lux lamp is a common protocol for delayed schedules.
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When should you use light therapy for sleep?
Morning light helps delayed sleep schedules and winter blues; evening light helps advanced sleepers who fall asleep too early. Match timing to your chronotype goal.
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