2612: Do Light Lamps and Light Lamp Therapy Help with Depression and Regulating Circadian Rhythms?

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🗓️ 28 June 2024

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2612: Dr. Neal answers Susan's question about light lamp therapy, confirming its effectiveness in treating depression and regulating circadian rhythms. He explains how light influences our sleep-wake cycles, the optimal use of light boxes, and emphasizes the importance of consulting a healthcare provider. Quotes to ponder: "Light lamp therapy is helpful for treating depression and regulating our circadian rhythms." "Our circadian rhythms can be influenced by the environment, with light and darkness being the most powerful factors." "If we live in an area where the sun typically shines, spending 30 minutes outdoors each morning is usually enough." Episode references: Light box products: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/in-depth/seasonal-affective-disorder-treatment/art-20048298 Meta-analysis on light therapy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32622169/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.5	It's another Q&A edition of Optimal Health Daily, episode 2612, and I'm Dr. Neal, your host of the show. Welcome back to another special
0:38.7	Friday edition of Optimal Health Daily, where I answer your health questions related to fitness,
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1:14.9	question and start optimizing your life. Today's question came via email. Susan writes,
1:24.9	Hi, Dr. Neal, I love your podcast.
1:30.7	Thank you for presenting such a wide array of health-related topics,
1:32.6	and I love that you also give your commentary.
1:35.8	I have a question about light lamp therapy.
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