light therapy
noun
: the treatment of medical or psychiatric conditions (such as seasonal affective disorder) by the controlled application of light
called also light treatment, phototherapy
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Sunrise alarm clocks don’t really work as light therapy, according to experts.
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Jamie Ballard, Allure, 16 Jan. 2025
While the device, designed for light therapy, promises to improve skin and stimulate collagen production, her dog, Peanut, seems less than impressed.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
And multifamily spas have gone well beyond the tiny spas of old to incorporate the latest spa technology, from touchless treatment options to zero-gravity flotation pods, wearable wellness devices and infrared and LED light therapies.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Pregnancy-safe skincare treatments Gentle peels, such as lactic acid peels, rejuvenating facials, and LED light therapy, are typically considered safe to do while pregnant.
—Shani Hillian, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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Jamie Ballard, Allure, 16 Jan. 2025
While the device, designed for light therapy, promises to improve skin and stimulate collagen production, her dog, Peanut, seems less than impressed.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
And multifamily spas have gone well beyond the tiny spas of old to incorporate the latest spa technology, from touchless treatment options to zero-gravity flotation pods, wearable wellness devices and infrared and LED light therapies.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Pregnancy-safe skincare treatments Gentle peels, such as lactic acid peels, rejuvenating facials, and LED light therapy, are typically considered safe to do while pregnant.
—Shani Hillian, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Light therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20therapy. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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