Light as Medicine
Light controls your biology
Beyond circadian rhythm, specific light wavelengths (red, near-infrared) penetrate tissue and boost mitochondrial function - a field called photobiomodulation.
Match the light to its effect
Connect each light type to its biological impact.
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Morning sunlight outranks every device
5-10 minutes of natural sunlight within an hour of waking - even on a cloudy day at ~10,000-50,000 lux - anchors the circadian rhythm and produces a cleaner cortisol curve than any lamp. Indoor lighting peaks at ~500 lux. The strongest signal nature gives your master clock is the contrast between morning sunlight (very bright, blue-shifted) and dim evening (warm, red-shifted). Match it.
Red light therapy - what it does + doesn't do
Tap each claim.
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Evening light hygiene
Tap each habit - most people do the opposite.
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Key Takeaway
Morning sunlight is the #1 light hack. Red/NIR light therapy is promising for skin, joints, and energy but requires the right dose and wavelength.