Light Therapy
Light exposure for health, circadian rhythm, and healing
Interventions
Red Light Therapy
Photobiomodulation using red (630-660nm) and near-infrared (810-850nm) light to enhance mitochondrial function, recovery, and brain health
Vitamin D Lamp (UVB Light Therapy)
UVB light devices that stimulate natural vitamin D production in the skin, providing an alternative to sun exposure or oral supplementation
SAD Lamp (Bright Light Therapy)
Bright light therapy devices that emit 10,000 lux to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and regulate circadian rhythms
Near-Infrared Heat Lamp Therapy
Incandescent heat lamps emitting near-infrared light (700-1400nm) for combined photobiomodulation and radiant heat therapy. Deeper tissue penetration than LEDs, with heat as a feature rather than byproduct.
Studies
Seasonal affective disorder: A description of the syndrome and preliminary findings with light therapy
The landmark study that first described Seasonal Affective Disorder and demonstrated that bright light therapy could effectively treat winter depression.
The efficacy of light therapy in the treatment of mood disorders: a review and meta-analysis of the evidence
Meta-analysis of RCTs confirms bright light therapy is an effective treatment for SAD with effect sizes comparable to antidepressant medications.
Efficacy of bright light treatment, fluoxetine, and the combination in patients with nonseasonal major depressive disorder
Light therapy is effective for non-seasonal major depression, with combination of light plus fluoxetine showing superior results to medication alone.
Narrowband ultraviolet B treatment improves vitamin D balance and alters antimicrobial peptide expression in skin lesions of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis
Narrowband UVB phototherapy significantly increases vitamin D levels as a beneficial side effect in patients receiving treatment for skin conditions.
Narrowband ultraviolet B three times per week is more effective in treating vitamin D deficiency than 1600 IU oral vitamin D3 per day: a randomized clinical trial
UVB exposure effectively raises vitamin D levels and produces a broader spectrum of vitamin D metabolites compared to oral supplementation.
Influence of narrowband UVB phototherapy on vitamin D and folate status
Home UVB devices effectively increase vitamin D levels with proper dosing protocols, offering a practical alternative to sun exposure in vitamin D-deficient populations.
Podcast Episodes
Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg — Eye Health, Red Light Therapy, and Vision Restoration
with Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg
Matt Maruca - Circadian Light Masterclass: Debunking Sunglasses & Blue-Light Hysteria
with Matt Maruca
Light As Medicine, Metabolic Typing, COVID Controversies, Polar Bear Fitness, Healing Yourself With Laughter & More With Life Network Expert Dr. Leland Stillman
with Leland Stillman
Essentials: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep
with Andrew Huberman
Inside the Mind of the Mad Scientist Rewriting Aging : 1401
with Dr. Theodore Achacoso & Boomer Anderson
How Long Can Humans Really Live… (with Dan Buettner) : 1393
with Dan Buettner
Essentials: Master Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake
with Andrew Huberman
AMA #14: 2023 Philanthropy, Evening Routine, Light Therapy, Health Metrics & More
with Andrew Huberman
How to Enhance Your Immune System | Dr. Roger Seheult
with Dr. Roger Seheult
Essentials: How to Defeat Jet Lag, Shift Work & Sleeplessness
with Andrew Huberman
How to Improve & Protect Your Skin Health & Appearance | Dr. Teo Soleymani
with Dr. Teo Soleymani
How to Improve Skin Health & Appearance
with Andrew Huberman
GUEST SERIES | Dr. Matt Walker: Improve Sleep to Boost Mood & Emotional Regulation
with Dr. Matt Walker
Journal Club with Dr. Peter Attia | Effects of Light & Dark on Mental Health & Treatments for Cancer
with Dr. Peter Attia
Matt Maruca – Principles of the Light Diet! Can You Live On Light?
with Matt Maruca
255. Fake Lighting Is Sabotaging Your Natural Rhythm w/ Tristan Scott
with Tristan Scott
162. Naked tanning, benefits, skin cancer risk, dangers of sunscreen
with Paul Saladino
Circadian Health Tips with Sarah Kleiner
with Sarah Kleiner
The Problems with Modern LED Lighting with Matt Maruca
with Matt Maruca
How to Safely Use Ultraviolet Light Therapy with Kris Sweeting
with Kris Sweeting
Using Incandescent Light to Sweat and Charge the Cells with Brian Richards
with Brian Richards
Ben Greenfield - How To Biohack Your Sex Life
with Ben Greenfield
Red Light Therapy for Healthy Mitochondria, Skin, Inflammation & Sleep with Scott Chaverri
with Scott Chaverri
1163: Red Light, Near Infrared Light, Infrared Light, Saunas and More
Benefits of PEMF, Red Light, and Heat Therapy With HigherDOSE
with Katie Kaps & Lauren Berlingeri
Biohacking Basics: Brian Richard, Sauna and Light Therapy
with Brian Richards
Best of Series - Near - Infrared Sauna Therapy
with Brian Richards
640. Circadian Light Masterclass: Debunking Sunglasses, Sunbathing & Blue-Light Hysteria w/ Matt Maruca
with Matt Maruca
450: The Light Secret: Why Temperature Doesn't Matter in Optimal Infrared Therapy with Connie Zack
with Connie Zack
Ep. 257 Red Light Therapy: What Actually Works (And What's Just a Red Bulb)
Infrared, ultraviolet and LED therapy – can lights cure us?
Near - Infrared Sauna Therapy - Discussion Between Brian Richards & Dr. Mercola
with Brian Richards
EP | 673 Jonathan Otto Joins Silk to Discuss Red Light and PEMF Therapy
with Jonathan Otto
Do SAD Lamps Actually Work?
with Nancy Redd
26. Sad Lamp
How to Manage Seasonal Depression
with Amanda Armstrong
5 Ways to Beat Seasonal Depression
with Briarley Horton, Carolyn Williams
The SAD Episode
5 Ways to Get Ahead of Seasonal Depression Now
with Briarley Horton, Carolyn Williams
Vitamin D Expert: The Fastest Way To Dementia & The Dangerous Lie You've Been Told About Sunlight!
with Dr. Roger Seheult
199. Better Than Vitamin D Supplements: You Must Try This!
139: Cort Christie, CEO of Sperti Sunlamps: Getting Vitamin D From A Lamp?! Boost Immunity & Sleep Better A Novel Product
with Cort Christie
Why We Should Care About Low Testosterone | Dr. Sam Madeira
with Dr. Sam Madeira
Your Skin Is Starving for Sun
The Biggest Misconceptions about Vitamin D | Episode 247
The Magnitude of Sunlight and Light Exposure with Gerardo Gutierrez of Mitolux
with Gerardo Gutierrez
How To Blast The Brain With Energy by Using Red Light Therapy Headsets, Laser/LED Treatment For COVID, Instantly Shift the Brain Into A "Bliss" State & More
with Dr. Lew Lim
How To Use Low Level Light Therapy and Intranasal Light Therapy For Athletic Performance, Cognitive Enhancement & More.
with Dr. Lew Lim
Sleep, Light, Alarms, Caffeine, Night Shifts, Naps, Sleeping Positions & More With Shawn Stevenson.
with Shawn Stevenson
2081: Ganglion Cyst, Vitamin D Lamp, Bacterial Vaginosis, Calming Supplements, Chilblains, No Period (HouseCall)
1778: Vitamin D Lamp, Spark Book, Vaseline Cautions, Virus & Men Research (FR)
Transcranial and Intranasal Photobiomodulation
with Dr. Lew Lim
Essentials: Using Light to Optimize Health
The Truth About Red Light Therapy and Using Light as Medicine
TMHS 476: Vitamin D Masterclass: The Sex, Cancer, & Covid Connection
Blue Light Therapy
Ep 31 - Lew Lim - Biohacking Light for Increased Neuroplasticity and a Sharper Mind
The Final Red Light Report: Methylene Blue, Red Light, and the Future of Mitochondrial Health
Unlocking Hope for Neurodegenerative Diseases: How Red Light Therapy is Changing Lives with Peter Adams
with Peter Adams