light therapy
noun
: the treatment of medical or psychiatric conditions (such as seasonal affective disorder) by the controlled application of light
called also light treatment, phototherapy
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One way to combat these feelings is by using light therapy, with the help of a light box, starting in the fall.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
Sauna, body scrubs, and endless infrared light therapy sounds like a dream.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
Berner admitted that she's dabbled in some of the trends, including light therapy but hasn't undergone a laser treatment yet.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
If natural light is scarce, a light therapy lamp can mimic the effects of sunlight and be a great tool for an energy boost.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
Sauna, body scrubs, and endless infrared light therapy sounds like a dream.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
Berner admitted that she's dabbled in some of the trends, including light therapy but hasn't undergone a laser treatment yet.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
If natural light is scarce, a light therapy lamp can mimic the effects of sunlight and be a great tool for an energy boost.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for light therapy
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“Light therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20therapy. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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