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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Piyush Shukla

In 1989, scientists demonstrated that carefully timed bright light can reset the body's biological clock. Years later, it produced breakthroughs in treating jet lag, insomnia, shift-work disorder and disrupted sleep

In 1989, scientists made a quiet breakthrough. It changed sleep medicine forever. They proved bright light therapy can reset your biological clock. Just 20 minutes of targeted light can trick your brain. It shuts down melatonin. It flips your internal wake switch. Struggling with stubborn insomnia? Fighting brutal jet lag? Trapped in shift-work exhaustion? This 35-year-old landmark sleep study still holds the master key.

Your eyes contain special sensors. They talk directly to your master biological clock. When bright light hits them at the exact right time, your circadian rhythm resets instantly. Morning light makes you sleep early. Night light keeps you wired until dawn. Timing is everything.

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