Red Light Therapy
What is Red Light Therapy?
Red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, enhances your health and well-being by using both red and near-infrared light to tap into the fundamental benefits of natural light on the human body.
How it Works
Red light therapy works by using red low-level wavelengths of light to produce a biochemical effect in cells by penetrating approximately 5 millimeters below the skin’s surface. This effect helps strengthen the mitochondria and increase cell energy to improve the performance of cells. Stronger cells increase productivity and effectiveness for proper rejuvenation and damage repair. Overall, the body uses these boosted cells to increase healing time and improve the condition of ailments caused by degenerative cells.
When the wavelengths penetrate your skin, they reach the very core of your cells and kickstart your mitochondria into high gear—producing a biochemical effect in your cells boosting energy production and providing your body with the TLC it needs to function at the highest level. This newfound vitality radiates outward, giving your cells the boost of energy they need to carry out their tasks with remarkable efficiency.
The History Behind Red Light Therapy
Beginning in the early 1990s as a tool to help grow plants in space, red light therapy is a technique used to help promote healthy cell growth and regeneration. Today’s practice of red light therapy extends to humans and can be used in the treatment of a wide range of issues such as skin conditions and wound healing. There are many ways to utilize this therapy—from light towers and saunas, to handheld devices and face masks—all of which involve simply placing red light technology near your body. Red light therapy can also be used to activate photosensitizing medications for photodynamic therapy. Research on red light therapy benefits is still in the early phases, but current studies and anecdotal evidence show promise for the effectiveness of the treatment.
How to Use Red Light Therapy
For cosmetic applications, you can likely find RLT treatments at local gyms, spas, and tanning salons. For more targeted and thorough applications of red light therapy, it is recommended to visit a dermatologist. To treat serious medical conditions such as cancer, arthritis, and psoriasis, make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your options.
You can also find FDA-approved devices for red light therapy at home, such as light wands, infrared saunas, masks, light therapy towers, and helmets. When doing red light therapy at home, make sure you follow your devices instructions carefully for optimal results and safe use. Whether you are trying RLT at home or with a professional, expect it to take a few sessions before seeing results.
Using red light therapy can be an incredible benefit in your life, and is an easy way to find relief for many ailments. With virtually no risk and high reward, using the powers of red light therapy and infrared therapy might be the right therapeutic path for you. If you have any concerns or more severe health issues, be sure to consult with your doctor for the right approach and treatment plan.
How to Maximize Your Red Light Therapy Session
- Bare it all
Red light wavelengths can NOT penetrate clothing, so start with clean, bare skin to ensure the targeted areas are directly exposed to the Clearlight Red Light Therapy unit. - Choose a convenient location
Set up your red light unit where you typically relax, such as your living room or infrared sauna. - Make it routine
Incorporate red light therapy into your daily life for continuous benefits and improved well-being. - Target specific areas or enjoy full-body therapy
Utilize red light therapy to address specific concerns or embrace the overall benefits of whole-body therapy. - Results and timing
While some benefits may appear after the first session, significant results may take one to four weeks, depending on your goals. - Effortlessly rewarding
Red light therapy provides a safe and effective means of addressing various issues, enhancing your well-being with minimal risk and maximum rewards. - Uncover the advantages
While many start with a particular symptom in mind, they often discover additional benefits of red light therapy. Consult with your doctor for personalized guidance if needed.
The Power of Red
Red light therapy and infrared therapy can easily be done together by including a red light device into an infrared sauna session for a comprehensive light therapy treatment. While full spectrum infrared therapy involves using infrared waves to penetrate 5cm into the skin, red light uses red low-level wavelengths of light to penetrate 5mm, producing a biochemical effect. By combining the therapies, you allow multiple levels of your body to heal and rejuvenate. Simply turn on your red light therapy device as you enjoy a 15-20 minute infrared sauna session.
Why Red Light Therapy?
From chronic pain relief to youthful skin, red light therapy offers a holistic approach to support your health and wellness goals. Some benefits include: initiating cellular repair such as tissue regeneration, countering inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and cancer therapy side effects, improving skin conditions like psoriasis, rosacea and eczema, as well as cosmetic benefits like reducing blemishes and imperfections, stimulating hair growth, and boosting collagen to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Why Clearlight Red Light Therapy?
At Clearlight, our cutting-edge light therapy technology taps into your skin’s natural rejuvenation powers, revitalizing your cells’ mitochondria by sending gentle wavelengths deep into your skin. This newfound energy initiates cellular repair, reducing blemishes and imperfections in your skin. And it doesn’t stop there. By boosting collagen, Red Light Therapy products help reduce fine lines and wrinkles giving you a radiant and youthful glow.
Risks of Red Light Therapy
No severe side effects are associated with RLT, and it is considered a safe and pain-free treatment. In the case of minor red light therapy side effects, some have reported headaches, irritability, and eye strain. The main cause of these red light therapy risks is the intense color or brightness of the light, which can be avoided by protecting your eyes during your RLT session and avoiding staring directly into the light.
If you suffer from bipolar disorder, consult with your doctor before pursuing red light therapy, as there have been a few rare cases of RLT causing mania in bipolar patients.
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