Light And Em Therapies

Light and EM therapies are some of the fastest growing treatment options for a variety of conditions. First, let's examine light therapy, which is also called phototherapy. Light therapy often uses special lamps to achieve certain treatment goals. For example, light therapy lamps are commonly used to treat seasonal affective disorder. SAD is a type of depression that occurs during the winter months when there is not as much sunlight. The use of treatment lamps may dramatically reduce the symptoms of SAD in some patients.

The average treatment for SAD includes sitting in front of a light therapy lamp for a specified time every day. These lamps are made to give you bright full-spectrum light without damaging your eyes or exposing you to damaging UV rays. Your doctor can tell you more about light therapy for SAD and advise you on the use of home therapy lamps. There are actually stores online where you can order light therapy boxes and systems for home use. Your doctor may also be able to recommend a light therapy system to you.

Light therapy isn't just used for depression. It is also used for various types of insomnia and even skin problems. The light used for treating the skin is quite different than the light used to treat SAD. For example, acne is treated using a blue light while red light is sometimes used for anti-aging purposes. There are even tanning beds equipped with facial rejuvenation lamps. For the treatment of various skin conditions like wrinkles and blemishes there is also pulsed light therapy that can be administered by your dermatologist. Before considering any type of light therapy for your skin it is a good idea to first seek professional consultation.

EM therapy, or electromagnetic therapy is a bit different from light therapy but is sometimes used in conjuction. For example you may find a treatment specialist who uses both light and EM therapies when treating SAD. Electromagnetic therapy can be administered using an in office device or even a portable EM therapy device you can use at home. There are also various types of magnetic jewelry that can be worn on the body on a daily basis. You will find that electromagnetic therapy is not quite as popular as light therapy but it is something you may want to think about.

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