Phototherapy: optimising light for health — what, why and how

RAZE.
5 min readAug 20, 2020

Did you know that much of our everyday problems — such as fatigue, skin and even home disinfection — can be treated with light? Phototherapy, also known as light therapy, involves using exposure to varying levels of light under controlled conditions (Schwartz, 2015). The term ‘photocatalytic’ means that Raze’s technology works hand-in-hand with light — UV in particular. ‘Photo’ refers to light, and ‘catalytic’ refers to the method by which the process is driven. Here’s a quick explanation of the differences between natural, artificial and ultraviolet light — and how you can optimise them in pursuit of a wellness lifestyle.

NATURAL LIGHT

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Natural light can provide a type of warmth and glow you can’t achieve artificially. In a survey, over 1600 employees ranked ‘access to natural light and outdoor views’ as their number one priority in a workplace environment above perks like fitness centres and on-site childcare (Future Workplace, 2019). Which types of nutritional benefits help explain the reasons why we crave natural light so instinctively?

1. Vitamin D boost

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