Phototherapy for curing Insomnia
Phototherapy, also known as light therapy, is an effective therapy for people who suffer from insomnia. People with this disorder have a problem with their body's "sleep clock" such that they have a difficult time falling asleep until much later in the evening or night than they wish (and therefore wake up later than they wish in the next morning).
Phototherapy involves sitting in front of a specially designed light box for 30 to 40 minutes after waking up. In less severe cases, waking up consistently at a given time in the morning, followed by physical activity with exposure to bright light (eg, a walk outside), may be sufficient. Alternately, you may sit in an area with bright sunshine (eg, near a window or on a porch). The exposure to bright light at specific times helps to realign the body's sleep clock.
