For many years, the world's leading light therapy researchers and doctors have known that exposure to bright white light can be very effective at treating seasonal affective disorder and other circadian rhythm related mood disorders.
Many health disorders are traced to problems with the circadian rhythm, the body’s inner clock, and how it governs the timing of sleep, hormone production, body temperature, and other biological functions.
Recently, researchers from Apollo Health, Jefferson University and the US National Institute of Health identified a photo receptor in the human eye, responsible for reacting to light and controlling the production of melatonin. They found, Light in the range of 447-484 nm (nanometers) is responsible for suppressing melatonin and shifting circadian rhythms. Indeed, this specific bandwidth of light is up to ten times more effective than other wavelengths. We now know this technology as BLUEWAVE™.
How does Light Therapy Work ?
When the recipient is exposed to Apollo's BLUEWAVE™Technology waves of light enter the eye.
A nerve that connects the retina to a key point in the Hypothalamus region of the brain is activated.
Once activated the Hypothalamus sends a signal to the Pineal gland. The pineal gland immediately suppresses the withdrawal hormone Melatonin and stimulates the production of the active hormone Serotonin.
As Serotonin is released you become more active, energetic and alert. This action Improves concentration and motivation. more
