I am not an expert on Bright Light Therapy but it looks useful and I have been trying it for a while. Surprisingly, it may be best to do before bed.
Here is one great article. It is VERY readable: Bright Light Therapy in Parkinson's Disease: An Overview of the Background and Evidence 2012 ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...
This is the light I use: Lastar Light Therapy Lamp, UV-Free 12000 Lux Max at 12", Sun Lamp with 5 Brightness Levels & 4 Color Temperatures & 6 Timer Functions, 180° Free Rotable Heavy Base Smart Plug Sunlight Lamp for Therapy $56
"Moreover, melatonin, a hormone secreted by the pineal gland at night, has been suggested to worsen motor symptoms in PD patients [8]"
"Since a number of studies indicate that melatonin has unfavorable motor effects through interaction with dopamine pathways, more research is warranted on the effects of exogenous melatonin in PD patients [19–22]."
I am interested in this topic, but I think Saturday is going to be sunny here after being totally overcast for 2 days, so I'm going to be indulging in natural light therapy and will not be in the meeting. ☺️
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