Research abstracts

These research summaries are for anyone interested in finding out more about the scientific studies into light therapy, the reasons why it works for SAD and recent work into light therapy as a treatment for other conditions.

For the sake of clarity and brevity we have summarised the findings. After some abstracts, we have elaborated with our own comments in italics. Full references are listed if you would like to look up the original report: try www.pubmed.com.

Disclaimer: Light therapy research is continuing all the time and some of the most important results are collected here. Some studies used Outside In products, others didn't. Inclusion here does not mean that the authors specifically endorse our products.

Full spectrum light Full spectrum light
Dawn simulation Dawn simulation
Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease
Insomnia and shift work Insomnia and shift work
Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder
Eating, carbohydrate craving Eating, carbohydrate craving
Light visors Light visors
Pre menstrual syndrome (PMS) Pre menstrual syndrome (PMS)
Light therapy design Light therapy design
Pregnancy Pregnancy


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