Imagine a therapy that harnesses the power of nature’s most serene hue that will illuminate your path to wellness. Welcome to the world of green light therapy, where the calming glow of this vibrant spectrum holds the key to unlocking a myriad of health benefits. As we sift through the science and secrets behind this captivating therapy, I hope you’ll discover a little enlightenment unlike any other.
What is Green Light Therapy?
Green light therapy involves exposure to specific wavelengths of green light to promote various health benefits within the body revolving around the interaction between specific wavelengths of light and the body’s physiological processes. A few of the highlight benefits involve circadian rhythms, sleep quality, and skin health.
Green Light Affects My Body?
Exposure to green light doing specific times of day, particularly in the morning or early evening, can help synchronize the body’s circadian rhythm. This synchronization is essential for maintaining a healthy sleep-wake cycle, hormone secretion patterns, and overall physiological function.
Green light has been found to stimulate melanopsin receptors in the retina of the eye. By stimulating melanopsin receptors, green light can suppress the production of melatonin during the day, helping individuals feel more alert and awake. Conversely, exposure to green light in the evening can facilitate the natural decline in melatonin levels, signaling the body that it’s time to prepare for sleep which improves sleep quality.
Another positive impact of green light exposure is the positive impact on mood and emotional well-being with a non-invasive and customizable approach to mood management. Research indicates green light has been associated with reduced feelings of stress and anxiety, possibly due to its calming effect on the nervous system. Green light therapy affects neurotransmitter levels in the brain, including serotonin and dopamine, which play key roles in regulating mood.
Serotonin is often referred to as the “feel-good” neurotransmitter, and its levels are closely linked to mood regulation and emotional well-being. Dopamine is involved in reward-motivated behavior and pleasure sensations, contributing to feelings of happiness and satisfaction. Studies are being explored to use green light as a complementary treatment for mood disorders like depression.
Skin health is another benefit of green light therapy including collagen stimulation, inflammation reduction, hyperpigmentation improvement, wound healing enhancement, increased circulation, and safety. Green light penetrates the skin’s layers, stimulating fibroblast cells to produce collagen and elastin. Collagen is essential for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin. By promoting collagen synthesis, green light therapy can contribute to a more youthful and rejuvenated complexion. Green light can also help calm redness and irritation in the skin. It can be particularly beneficial for individuals with inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, or eczema. Green light therapy helps soothe inflamed skin, minimize swelling, and improve overall skin tone and texture. Integrating green light therapy into a comprehensive skincare routine can help individuals achieve smoother, more radiant, and healthier-looking skin over time.
Green Light Routine?
I’ve recently been using my green light between 10 and 20 minutes when I wake, and in the evening before bed. Since green light exposure is at a low intensity, while protective eyewear can be worn, it is actually more effective when the retina can absorb the wavelengths. This makes incorporating green light into routine simple since you an carry on with other tasks or meditation. I illuminate a small room in my home where my kids enjoy sitting with the green light exposure when they are needing to lighten their mood and also when they are prepping for bedtime. The energy shift I notice after their green light therapy is remarkable. Alternative therapies that include multiple benefits for the entire family are valuable tools in my home.
Home Remedies for the win
Incorporating green light therapy into one’s lifestyle can lead to a multitude of benefits, ranging from improved sleep quality and mood to enhanced skin health and overall well-being. While further research is ongoing to explore its full potential, green light therapy presents a promising avenue for holistic health and wellness. I hope this insight into green light therapy might encourage you to add this simple benefit into your wellness routine.
If you have any experience with green light therapy, please share below!
As Always,
Nourish your wanderlust, Elevate your Vitality
Lee