A Green Lamp for Migraine?
A unique lamp has been developed specifically for migraine – using pure green light.
Back in 2017 we discussed some research on coloured light (see Migraines and Blue Light – Or Maybe Green Light…). Are there certain parts of the spectrum which make migraine symptoms worse – or better?
Of course, any light can cause problems when it comes to migraine. But if you need some light, what colour is best?
Blue light is a common culprit – and you can read the article above to learn about some ways to minimize or block blue light at the right time (blue light is actually good for you – most people won’t want to block all of it out all of the time!). Red light also seems to bother some people, although we tend to have more “excess” blue light than red.
But some studies, as well as anecdotal evidence, point to the fact that green light may even lessen some migraine symptoms. So the best advice today seems to be – if you need a little light during a migraine attack, make it as green as possible!
And so, the Allay Lamp was created, which emits a completely pure green (which a tinted bulb can’t do). It was designed specifically for migraine sufferers based on research from the Harvard Medical School, and so has some very useful features:
- Power/brightness can easily be controlled
- An adjustable shade can direct the light where you want it, and even shield you from direct light
- Fully portable – charges via USB and then lasts up to 32 hours!
- Even has a “regular light” mode
It’s obvious that some serious thinking has gone into this light.
This is obviously not a cheap lamp, but it does come with a 40 day guarantee, so you should be able to give it a decent try before really committing.
So check it out here on the official website: Allay Lamp
(Obviously the author of this post finds this lamp quite interesting, and this is starting to sound like a sales pitch, so it’s worth noting that he’s not receiving any commission whatsoever. He’s just really impressed with the work that’s been put into this lamp, and wants to let you know about it. 🙂 )
Dr. Alexander Mauskop from the New York Headache Clinic wrote about this lamp and some of the research behind it as well – check out his post here: Light therapy with Allay lamp