Light plays a crucial role in regulating our circadian rhythm, the internal 24-hour clock that controls our sleep-wake cycle, hormone production, and many other bodily processes. Disruptions to this natural cycle can lead to a host of negative health effects, including fatigue, mood disorders, and even increased risk of chronic diseases. Fortunately, new research is shedding light on how we can use light to optimize our health and well-being, and Chroma’s innovative products are at the forefront of this exciting field.

Studies have shown that exposure to bright light in the morning can help set our circadian rhythms and improve sleep quality. Conversely, exposure to melanopic (blue & green) light at night can disrupt our natural sleep cycle and interfere with the production of melatonin, a hormone that promotes restful sleep. The Chroma Sky Portal light therapy device provides a safe, effective way to get the bright melanopic light we need during the day, while the Ironforge red light therapy device emits a strong but soothing, warm light in the near infrared range that can help promote relaxation and restful sleep at night.

But the benefits of Chroma products go far beyond simply improving sleep. Red light therapy has been shown to have a wide range of health benefits, including reducing inflammation, promoting healing of injuries, and even improving skin health. The blue light therapy provided by the Sky Portal can help alleviate symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that’s triggered by the shorter days of winter, and lack of enough light exposure.

By incorporating Chroma devices into your daily routine, you can easily optimize your circadian rhythms, improve your sleep quality, and reap a host of other health benefits. With the ever growing body of research on the benefits of light therapy, there’s never been a better time to explore the science of light and how it can help you live your best life.

Sources:

• The timing of the human circadian clock is accurately represented by the core body temperature rhythm following phase shifts to a three-cycle light stimulus near the critical zone.
• The Effects of Red and Blue Lights on Circadian Variations in Cortisol, Alpha Amylase, and Melatonin.
• Low-level laser (light) therapy (LLLT) in skin: Stimulating, healing, restoring.
• https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651