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In the early 1980’s, scientists researching depression noted a consistent pattern of symptoms becoming more severe in many patients during the long winter months, particularly in the northern hemisphere. Significantly these symptoms eased or disappeared completely as the longer summer days returned.

In 1982 The National Institute of Health (NIH) identified winter depression and coined the term, ‘SAD’ for Seasonal Affective Disorder.

The scientists found that 'SAD' was related to an imbalance in the body's natural circadian rhythms. The Circadian rhythm, or the body’s inner clock governs the timing of sleep, hormone production, body temperature, and other biological functions.

In 1984 these pioneering scientists discovered that exposure to bright white light is very effective at treating seasonal affective disorder.

For many years doctors had relegated light therapy to the periphery of credible science. It wasn’t until 2001 that researchers from NIH, Thomas Jefferson Medical University and Apollo Health fully understood how exposure to specialized bright light, stimulates the production of brain chemicals to relieve the symptoms associated with seasonal depression

Dr. George Brainard’s team at Thomas Jefferson Medical University, identified a photo receptor in the human eye, responsible for reacting to light and controlling the production of melatonin.

They found specifically that light in the range of 447-484 nm (nanometers) is responsible for suppressing melatonin production and shifting circadian rhythms. Indeed, this particular bandwidth of light is up to ten times more effective than other wavelengths. 

When the recipient is exposed to  waves of light enter the eye.

A nerve that connects the retina to a key point in the Hypothalamus region of the brain is

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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.

This cutting edge research has redefining the direction of many sciences and it's opening the minds of some of the staunchest skeptics.

Today Sleep Science researchers recognize bright light therapy as an effective treatment for circadian related sleep disorders and it is commonly used to combat the effects of Jet lag.

Industry safety bodies have introduced Bright Light therapy into the workplace as a safety aid for people working night shift or in limited light situations such as underground mining.

In fact as each year rolls by the importance of a regular body clock and its impact on our daily lives is being identified as a vital ingredient in stable mental and physical health. This in turn has paved the way for new research into many common diseases with some making advances not seen in decades.

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DETOXIFICATION:

Studies indicate that most of us have between 400 and 800 chemical residues stored in the fat cells of our bodies. To stay healthy and strong it is essential to help the body increase its removal of harmful and potentially deadly waste products.

HOW DOES FAR INFRARED WORK?

Far infrared is a section of the natural band of light that is not visible to the human eye, but can be felt as heat. Unlike the high heat produced in traditional saunas, far infrared heat is able to penetrate the body to a depth of 1.5 to 2 inches. This stimulates the body's cellular detoxification process more effectively and at a lower temperature than a traditional sauna.

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