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Brighten your shift: Light therapy tools to boost first responder wellness

Light therapy can help regulate sleep, improve mood and enhance focus during demanding shifts, offering a practical wellness boost for first responders

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As first responders, the demands of the job can often lead to irregular sleep patterns and fatigue. Light therapy has emerged as a powerful tool to combat these challenges, helping to regulate sleep cycles, boost mood and enhance overall wellbeing. By mimicking natural sunlight, light therapy devices can be especially beneficial during long night shifts or gloomy winter months, providing the necessary boost to stay alert and focused.

For those looking to incorporate light therapy into their daily routine, there are several products available on Amazon that can make a significant difference. Whether you’re looking for a portable light therapy lamp to use on the go, a wake-up light alarm clock to start your day with gentle brightness or a light therapy box to place on your desk, these products offer practical solutions to improve your health and performance on the job.

Light therapy desk options

  • 3-mode therapy light (4,000, 7,000 and 10,000 Lux)
  • 3-timer setting (30/60/90 minutes)
  • Memory function allows you to pick up on the last setting used
  • Portable, ultra-slim design with USB cable
  • Simulates 10,000 Lux of natural sunlight
  • 4 timers available via remote (10/30/60/90 minutes)
  • Adjust the light according to light sensitivity
  • 3 color temperatures available (daylight, warm light and natural light)
  • Doubles as desk lamp
  • Emits 10,000 Lux (max) mimetic natural light
  • 360° brightness (use remote for different lighting distances)
  • 3 color temperatures (warm white, natural white and daylight white)
  • 4 timer settings, memory function and smart remote control

Light therapy for healing

  • Two different color modes: Warm white light and healing green light
  • Set to green light to help with migraines, anxiety relief, mood regulation and insomnia
  • Timed-off function in sleep mode (15/30/60 minute lengths)
  • Four different brightness modes for easy adjustment
  • Compact and portable
  • Comes with bulb and adjustable stand
  • Lamp includes 660nm red light and 850nm near-infrared wavelength
  • Red light regulates joint health, relaxes muscles, reduces stress and helps with sleep
  • Light therapy on the go
  • Glasses emit blue-enriched white LED light in 3 intensities (500/1,000/1,500 Lux) to boost mood and improve sleep
  • Slim profile of 1.2 inches, weighing 1.86 ounces
  • Glasses are one size fits all with flexible arms that can be bent to fit every head size
  • Comes with micro-USB cable and plug charger
  • Each charge lasts for 5-10 light therapy sessions

Light therapy for sound sleep

  • Natural sleep aid: Provides 630 nanometers of red light at a narrow bandwidth to promote deeper, more restful sleep
  • May need up to 21 days to adapt and regulate sleep with device
  • Calibrated to emit the red-light wavelength needed to mimic the sunset and signal the body it’s time to sleep
  • Powers down after 28-minute cycle
  • Portable, travel-friendly device
  • Adjust with 3 intensity levels
  • Available in 2-pack
  • Promotes melatonin production and healthy sleep
  • On-off auto toggle
  • Night light helps with visibility without affecting adjusted night vision
  • Sunlight simulation wake-up light gradually increases light to naturally awaken body’s rhythm
  • Dual alarm and snooze function
  • Sunlight lamp for therapy has 20 levels of brightness and 4 levels of color temperature adjustment

Sarah Calams, who previously served as associate editor of FireRescue1.com and EMS1.com, is the senior editor of Police1.com and Corrections1.com. In addition to her regular editing duties, Sarah delves deep into the people and issues that make up the public safety industry to bring insights and lessons learned to first responders everywhere.

Sarah graduated with a bachelor’s degree in news/editorial journalism at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. Have a story idea you’d like to discuss? Send Sarah an email or reach out on LinkedIn.