There are many reasons for insomnia, including an overactive nervous system, restless thoughts and environmental pressures. The blue light therapy is a great non-drug method to treat insomnia. It works to reduce stress and alleviate restlessness, anxiety and tension. This form of therapy can be done in the comfort of your own home.
How it Works
Blue light therapy works in two ways: through breathing and the blue light. Deep breathing is an essential part of this therapy because oftentimes people take shallow breaths that only use the upper rib cage, upper chest and shoulders. Shallow breaths increase stress on the whole body because you are essentially starving vital parts of your body of oxygen. When you take deep breaths, you are using your abdomen and diaphragm to supply the lower parts of your lungs with oxygen. This is essential to provide your blood with the proper amount of oxygen. The involuntary part of your nervous system is activated when you breathe deeply, which reduces your stress levels and stimulates your relaxation response.
The blue light is designed to retrain the body's transition from day to night. This is done because the blue light comes on and fades away. You will synchronize your deep breathing techniques with the rhythm of the blue light to calm the body. You will keep your eyes open until you fall into a deep sleep. It is important to allow the blue light guide your breathing. It is also important to remain vigilant on the light because the light aids in the body's adjustment to night. This works because there are specific receptors in your eyes that interpret the blue light as daytime and, as it fades away, your body interprets this as nighttime.
Other Benefits
This form of therapy is safe for all ages. It is also great for travelers that change time zones often. When time zones are crossed, the blue light encourages the adjustment of the circadian rhythm, which is the body's biological clock. Handy for travelers, the blue lights are available in compact sizes.
People who suffer from anxiety can benefit from this sleep therapy treatment as well by holding the device in your hand after selecting the heartbeat mode. While gazing at the light, it works to soothe your nerves and reduce anxiety. This can also be done during the day to reduce anxiety.
This light can also be used as a bedroom flashlight or mood light.
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