Light: Medicine of the Future: How We Can Use It to Heal Ourselves NOW (Paperback)

by Jacob Liberman O.D. Ph.D. (Author)
Key Phrases: biological receptivity, design reprinted, John Ott, United States, John Downing (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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" . . . shows with great clarity how light energy is profoundly capable of influencing the healing process."
(Deepak Chopra, M.D. )

"Dr. Liberman integrates scientific research, clinical experience, and his own insights in a very pleasant and easy-to-follow way. This is a book for every healer, whether for yourself or for others."
(Dhara Lemos, Lotus Guide, Mar 2007 )

Product Description
Light: Medicine of the Future challenges the modern myth that the sun is dangerous to our well-being and claims that technological advancements, such as most fluorescent lighting, sunglasses, tanning lotions, and our indoor lifestyles, may be more harmful than helpful. 

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Bear & Company (October 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1879181010
• ISBN-13: 978-1879181014
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #72,944 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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82 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An informative book., April 6, 2000

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Jacob Liberman, who has doctorates in both optometry and vision science, says that the people who live on Earth evolved to thrive under the light put forth by our sun. He says, therefore, that we potentially harm ourselves when we hide from sunlight. In Light: Medicine Of The Future: How We Can Use It To Heal Ourselves Now, he explains how to utilize the therapeutic benefits of light. Dr. Liberman says that "light is the basic component from which all life originates, develops, heals, and evolves." Everything that humans do is affected in some way by light. Light has been used for healing since the time of ancient Egypt. Modern scientists began recognizing the benefits of light therapy in the late 1700's. Although many people believe the ultraviolet (UV) light is harmful, Dr. Liberman maintains our bodies need at least a small amount of UV light in order to function properly. He cites studies which indicate that, due to all the ways in which we block sunlight from our lives, including wearing sunglasses designed to block out UV rays, "it is possible that we are unknowingly contributing to the increased incidence of blindness and eye disease in this country." Dr. Liberman does warn against looking at the sun directly, or exposing ourselves to it between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., but emphasizes that light is a nutrient for the body. He says people need to be outside in natural light, without sunglasses or sun block, for a minimum of one hour a day. He warns that warm-white and cool-white fluorescents "should absolutely be avoided." People who cannot get outside regularly need to equip their work areas with full-spectrum light fixtures. Syntonics is the name given to light therapy, which involves utilizing specific colors for healing specific ailments. Dr. Liberman discusses its benefits in treating vision problems, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), cancer, and learning disabilities. He says that "as we continue to discover and understand the role that light plays in our lives, its use as both a therapeutic and preventive tool will become more evident." Because each individual is different, Light: Medicine of the Future doesn't get into prescribing particular colors for each potential illness. It is an invaluable reference, however, for all those interested in natural healing. Extensive appendices provide sources of supplies and a listing of light therapy practitioners.

Sandra I. Smith, Reviewer

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Information for Those Interested in Healing With Color, May 19, 2003

By	Dean E. Logan "Dr. Jean Logan" (Franklin, NC USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found this book very enlightening. A must read for anyone who is interesed in holistic healing, especially with light and color. In the book Dr. Liberman tells of healing with a series of 20 colors. It would be great if he revealed in the book what these colors are. Missing is a "how to" section that would enable people to put his discoveries into practice.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful healing tools, September 22, 2001

By	Baazumi (New York City, NY) - See all my reviews

This book is excellent and opens the reader to the possibilities of alternative practices through the use of color therapy for healing that are potent, powerful, and profound. I would also recommend "Light Years Ahead" for the first book, followed by this book. Dr. Liberman reveals a strength of vision and depth of experience in his new book which connects the reader to the many possibilities of very real healing with color.