Scientific Studies
SUPPORT FOR DEPRESSION
Bright light (especially in the mornings) adjusts neurotransmitter levels and receptor sensitivity to treat depressive symptoms (Dilsaver, 1989)
SUPPORT FOR CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS
Light is very influential in our sleep/wake cycles and production o melatonin (a hormone that helps us fall asleep at night). Dream Machine sessions in the morning can assist with resetting your circadian rhythm, so that it is easier to rise and shine and fall asleep at night or reduce jet lag (Fisk, et. al, 2018)
SUPPORTING A GOOD MOOD
Sessions with bright flickering light activates special neuron cells, activating a pathway that supports mood regulation (Mahoney and Schmidt, 2024; Cawley, 2013)
NEUROGENESIS
The creation of new brain cells has been shown to decline with age & stress. The Dream Machine both creates the conditions for greater neurogenesis and temporarily induces heightened states of neuroplasticity (Eriksson, 2003).
SUPPORTING BRAIN HEALTH
Brain health that includes the ability to clearly recall memories, process new information and adapt to new environments, requires a healthy synchrony of neuronal firing (Swanson and Maffei, 2019). FLS has been shown to be effective at reigniting this brain wave synchrony, especially with regular use (Zang et al, 2021; He et al.,
2021).
NEUROPLASTICITY
Researchers uncovered that flicker light stimulation (FLS) could significantly enhance neuroplasticity in the brain. Fascinatingly, the impact of this stimulation extended beyond the primary visual cortex, suggesting a widespread enhancement of the brain's ability to adapt and process visual information across various regions (Minamisawa et. al, 2017)
SUPPORT FOR SLEEP
Recent studies on 40hz flickering light have shown promising results for both children and adults in improving the quality of sleep. Especially on lower brightness levels and in specific sessions, the Dream Machine can help you truly relax and shift into the parasympathetic state of rest and digest (Zhou, 2024).
INTEGRATE LIFE EXPERIENCES
In the deep experience rhythmic flicker, is the opportunity to let the stresses of your to-do list fall away, las your body becomes deeply relaxed (while often the mind is still very present). This unique combination is a great time for deep contemplation and integration of life experiences
SUPPORT FOR CREATIVITY
A study at the University of Applied Science in Munich, allowed design students access to FLS which they reported helped them access their creativity, relax from the stress of the creative process and returned to their projects with new inspiration (Buchner, 2015).