What exactly is light therapy?

Light therapy is the first treatment against winter blues . This depression, due to a deficiency in light, can be manifested by sleep disorders such as difficulties of falling asleep, pathologies of the mood and even bulimia. Light therapy overcomes this deficiency through light baths provided by specific lamps.

Blue light or white light, what differences?

In light therapy, exposure to blue light is the most recommended treatment for winter depression. The concern is that 17% of users are bothered by blue light during a bath of light therapy. Better to consult a doctor before committing to detect any contraindications.

The white light , more natural, is more suitable for everyday use (about 30 minutes) to recharge its batteries and give it a little pep's. However, be careful not to abuse, otherwise beware of migraines .

How to choose a light therapy lamp?

If you want to get into the light therapy experience at home by buying a lamp, there are some tips to follow.

- Choose a lamp that has the CE certification medical ensuring compliance with European health standards.

- The power of the lamp is important depending on your needs and availability. The unit to measure it is the "lux". For a light therapy lamp with a power of 2500 lux it will take an exposure of at least 2 hours to reach the daily quota. For a 10,000 lux lamp, a 30-minute exposure is sufficient for the recommended daily dose of light.

- Starting with a 10,000 lux lamp can be difficult to handle at first. We then opt for a light therapy lamp to adjust the intensity as and when.