Men and women often experience hormonal imbalances due to stress, poor sleep and environmental toxins. While nutrition and lifestyle play a huge role the light exposure is rarely addressed. When we say light therapy we mean the natural light that comes from sunrise and sunset that defines our circadian rhythm.

Our bodies rely on natural light cycles to regulate key hormones, including cortisol, melatonin, estrogen, and progesterone. Exposure to artificial lighting in the form of screen time (television, tablets, phones, computers, etc), and the lack of natural sunlight can disrupt these rhythms which can lead to symptoms like fatigue and mood swings among others.

Light therapy works by stimulating the mitochondria in our cells, increasing energy production (ATP), reducing inflammation, and supporting cellular repair.

Key Benefits of Light Therapy on Hormone Health

  1. Balances Circadian Rhythms & Supports Melatonin Production: disruptions in sleep patterns can throw off hormone regulation. Exposure to red and near-infrared light in the morning or evening can help reset the circadian rhythm, improve melatonin and therefore enhance the sleep quality.
  2. Reduces Cortisol & Stress Levels: cortisol is our main stress hormone, when elevated it can suppress hormones like progesterone and disrupt the menstrual cycle. Light therapy helps the body regulate the stress response promoting relaxation and supporting the adrenal function.
  3. Enhances Thyroid Function: by reducing inflammation and stimulating cellular repair.
  4. Supports Estrogen & Progesterone Balance: may support ovarian function, improve blood circulation and enhance hormone production.
  5. Improves Mood & Reduces PMS & Perimenopause Symptoms: well known treatment for seasonal affective disorder and general mood disturbances. Light therapy helps improve mood by increasing serotonin, dopamine and endorphin levels, making it an excellent natural food for emotional balance.

Steps to Incorporate Light Therapy Into Your Routine

  • Morning Sunlight Exposure: try to expose your body , specially your eyes to the natural sunlight in the morning, spend 10-15 minutes on it. Extra points if you decide to walk in nature that time.
  • Light Therapy Devices: whether its red, near-infrared, blue or even green light. There are different biohacking tools from the home ones to the ones longevity labs clinics have.
  • Be Consistent: like with everything consistency is when we see the results, making it part of your routine or weekly therapies.
  • Limit Blue Light at Night: reducing exposure will help your melatonin production and favor a better sleep quality. You can start by turning off unnecessary light in the house after sunset and limiting your screen time at least 1-2 hours before bedtime.

Stay tuned because we are bringing THE best light therapy bed into our Longevity Lab. Join the waitlist by emailing [email protected] to get all the details once it comes in and maybe a special offer.