Pierre-Alain Grounauer¹, Bastien Métraux²

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¹ University Eye Clinic, Lausanne, Switzerland.
² Morges Hospital, Switzerland.
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Abstract: This study shows how and why luminous red pulsations can distract the mind and facilitate sleep by preventing disruptive thoughts and memories. The rgb LED produces a miniature dusk-to-dawn flight device to pass from red at night to white at dawn, potentially followed by luminotherapy. Combined in a single portable device, these luminous parameters are useful in the fight against insomnia through cognitive behavioral therapy CBT.

Keywords: Insomnia, Sleepiness, SLEAPI, Luminotherapy, Chronorythm

Cite this paper: Grounauer, P. and Métraux, B. (2018) Insomnia Fighting with Red Led Pulsations. Journal of Behavioral and Brain Science, 8, 615-621. doi: 10.4236/jbbs.2018.811038.

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