The Light Doctor

Circadian Rhythm

Sunlight Heals and Cures. But How?

Martin Moore-Ede M.D., Ph.D. on May 10, 2024

Sunlight exposure is remarkably effective in reducing disease risk and extending lifespan—even though it causes more skin cancers. The reason is not just related to Vitamin D.

Sunlight exposure is remarkably effective in reducing disease risk and extending lifespan—even though it causes more skin cancers. The reason is not just related to Vitamin D.

Circadian Rhythm

Banned in the U.S: Healthy Light Bulbs

Martin Moore-Ede M.D., Ph.D. on April 24, 2024

A single-minded focus on climate and energy policy promotes unhealthy blue-rich LED lights and effectively bans circadian-friendly lights that promote human health and well-being

A single-minded focus on climate and energy policy promotes unhealthy blue-rich LED lights and effectively bans circadian-friendly lights that promote human health and well-being

Circadian Rhythm

Why Are Cancer Rates in Young People Climbing?

Martin Moore-Ede M.D., Ph.D. on April 8, 2024

The recent dramatic rise of cancers in young people, illustrated by Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis, parallels the introduction of blue-rich LED lights and screens.

The recent dramatic rise of cancers in young people, illustrated by Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis, parallels the introduction of blue-rich LED lights and screens.

Circadian Rhythm

The Fifth Generation of Light Has Arrived

Martin Moore-Ede M.D., Ph.D. on March 20, 2024

Because we live indoors 90 percent of the time, we must ensure that the light we see provides the necessary daytime blue and nocturnal blue-free condition essential for good health

Because we live indoors 90 percent of the time, we must ensure that the light we see provides the necessary daytime blue and nocturnal blue-free condition essential for good health

Circadian Rhythm

Snow Isn't Really White. Here's Why That Matters.

Martin Moore-Ede M.D., Ph.D. on March 4, 2024

Thinking snow is white is the greatest barrier to adopting healthy circadian lighting. We cannot easily perceive the color spectral components in the light we see.

Thinking snow is white is the greatest barrier to adopting healthy circadian lighting. We cannot easily perceive the color spectral components in the light we see.

Circadian Rhythm

Could More Sunlight Help You Live Longer?

Martin Moore-Ede M.D., Ph.D. on February 14, 2024

Three simple behaviors will significantly lengthen your life expectancy. And they are not nutrition, diet, or exercise.

Three simple behaviors will significantly lengthen your life expectancy. And they are not nutrition, diet, or exercise.

Sleep

Questions to Ask Before Switching on the Lights

Martin Moore-Ede M.D., Ph.D. on February 5, 2024

Today’s LED lights are a dangerously flawed technology designed for energy efficiency with little regard for human health.

Today’s LED lights are a dangerously flawed technology designed for energy efficiency with little regard for human health.