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S.A.D. Research including S.A.D. Treatment Research, Circadian Rhythm Research, Blue Light Safety Research, and Blue Light Effectiveness Research


The Benefits of Blue Light for getting a good nights sleep

This research document form the Journal of Sleep Physiology provides in depth information on the effects of Blue light on your alertness and your sleep cycle.
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The Benefits of Blue Light for getting a good nights sleep

Blue Light as an effective treatment for S.A.D.

This document details how Blue Light elicits a quicker treatment response than normal White Light Therapy.
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Blue Light as an effective treatment for S.A.D.

Safety of Blue Light S.A.D. Light

This document details how Blue Light has been found to eliminate UV light production as is as safe on the eye as shaded outdoor light.
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Safety of Blue Light S.A.D. Light

S.A.D. Blue Light Safety and Effectiveness

This is a compilation document with references detailing the main safety and efficacy information of Blue Light.
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S.A.D. Blue Light Safety and Effectiveness

The Effect of Light Therapy on the Human Circadian System

This is a research document detailing how short wavelengths of light have a distinct effect on the Human Circadian System.
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The Effect of Light Therapy on the Human Circadian System

The Effect of Light on the Human Circadian System

This is a research document that provides details of how light effects the Human Circadian System.
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The Effect of Light on the Human Circadian System

The Sensitivity of the Human Circadian System to Light

This is another research document that provides details of how light effects the Human Circadian System.
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The Sensitivity of the Human Circadian System to Light

The Effect of Light on Melatonin Production

This is a summary document, originally published in the Lighting Research Center News that provides background information on the effects of SAD Lights on melatonin production in the brain.
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The Effect of Light on Melatonin Production

Expert Comments on the Efficacy of Blue Light S.A.D. Light Therapy

This is a summary document of quotes and statements from experts in Neuroscience, Endocrinology, and Light Therapy on the efficacy of light therapy, and in particular, Blue Light on the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder.
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Expert Comments on the Efficacy of Blue Light S.A.D. Light Therapy

Light Therapy using Blue Light LEDs

This is a research document, originally published in the Journal of Biopsychiatry, that details how Blue Light has been proven to be an effective treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder.
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Light Therapy using Blue Light LEDs

The Risks to the Eyes from Light Therapy and Blue Light Therapy

This is a research document that provides details of the actual risks from Light Therapy and that overall - there are no significant risks.
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The Risks to the Eyes from Light Therapy and Blue Light Therapy

The Facts about Blue Light Effectiveness and Blue Light Safety

This is a compilation document that provides many facts about use Blue Light for Light Therapy.
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The Facts about Blue Light Effectiveness and Blue Light Safety

The Science Behind Blue Light S.A.D. Light Therapy

This is a compilation document that provides the scientific background to Blue Light S.A.D. Light Therapy.
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The Science Behind Blue Light S.A.D. Light Therapy

Understanding the difference between Blue and White S.A.D. Light Therapy

This is a compilation document that provides the scientific background to the differences between Blue Light and White Light S.A.D. Light Therapy.
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Understanding the difference between Blue and White S.A.D. Light Therapy

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