What does the research say about Red Light Therapy?
With over 4000 basic science research and clinical studies according to pubmed.gov, and low complication rate, LLLT / Light Therapy / Red Light Therapy is now known as a first-line treatment option for conditions like acute neck or back pain, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, mild carpal tunnel syndrome, and ligamentous sprains... among others.
Light Medicine: Happier, Healthier, Stronger with LED Phototherapy
Please check out our comprehensive guide to light therapy, Light Medicine, Happier, Healthier, Stronger with LED Phototherapy in our shop. The guide highlights dozens of studies proving the effectiveness of infrared and red light therapy for 30 conditions related to cellular health, pain & inflammation and skin repair, and will help you determine how to best use light therapy for yourself.
Below are links to our favorite studies demonstrating the effects of Red Light and Infrared Therapy - over 100 cases providing depth and understanding as to why Light Medicine is one of the greatest discoveries in natural healing, wellness, and rejuvenation for both the mind and body.
Red Light Therapy Can Balance, Enhance Health and Well-Being
With red and near-infrared light therapy, a natural and non-invasive treatment that harnesses the power of light to optimize your body's performance. By penetrating the skin and being absorbed by cells, this therapy stimulates the mitochondria, enhancing the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) - the molecule responsible for storing and transferring energy within cells.
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Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Experience the rejuvenating effects of red and near-infrared light therapy on your skin. By increasing cell activity, boosting metabolism, and promoting collagen production, this treatment can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Coupled with a healthy skincare routine, hydration, and a balanced lifestyle, light therapy can support your skin's youthful radiance.
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Acne
Acne
Red and blue light therapy can contribute to clearer and healthier skin by addressing various skin concerns, including acne and wound healing. These treatments promote a balanced and well-nourished complexion, working in harmony with your skincare regimen.
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Hair Growth
Hair Growth
Support hair growth with red and near-infrared light therapy by stimulating blood circulation in the scalp and increasing ATP production. Although results may vary, some studies have shown promising results for individuals experiencing various forms of hair loss.
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Body Fat & Cellulite
Body Fat & Cellulite
Complement your fitness and wellness routine with red light therapy, a groundbreaking approach to tackling body fat and cellulite. Research suggests that red light therapy effectively targets fat cells by creating transient pores in adipocytes, allowing lipids to escape. Enhance your journey to a healthier, more confident you with our advanced red light therapy products.
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Mental Health
Mental Health
Red and near-infrared light therapy have been explored for their potential to support mental health and alleviate daily stress. By promoting relaxation and reducing cortisol levels, this non-invasive treatment may contribute to a healthier, more balanced lifestyle.
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Skin Repair
Skin Repair
Red light therapy has remarkable potential in mental disorders, especially seasonal depression. In a recent review of the available literature on red and near-infrared light therapy and depressive/anxiety disorders, scientists reported that red and infrared light therapies provide a "promising treatment" within major depressive disorder, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and traumatic brain injury.
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Circadian Rhythm
Circadian Rhythm
Incorporate red and near-infrared light therapy into your nightly routine to counteract exposure to harmful blue light during the day and improve sleep quality. This treatment can help regulate the circadian rhythm, leading to better sleep and overall wellness.
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Muscle Recovery
Muscle Recovery
Enhance your physical performance and post-exercise recovery with red and near-infrared light therapy. Its potential benefits include increased cellular ATP energy synthesis, protection against exercise-induced muscle damage, and support for muscle hypertrophy. Experience better fatigue resistance during workouts and strength training programs with this powerful therapy.
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Pain
Pain
Discover lasting relief from pain with our state-of-the-art red light therapy devices. Photobiomodulation, or red light therapy, goes beyond simply masking the sensation of pain by addressing its root cause. Numerous studies have reported participants experiencing pain reduction, particularly in cases of low back pain. Our red light therapy devices emit concentrated therapeutic wavelengths that penetrate your skin and cells, helping to decrease oxidative stress and stimulate cellular energy production (ATP). Experience the benefits of improved blood circulation, and reduced pain and inflammation, all while enjoying a non-invasive and natural approach to pain management.
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One Therapy Mat,
3 Modes of Waves of Light.
Mode 1: Red and NIR Light Continuous
Aims to enhance cellular function and ATP energy production. With a healthy lifestyle, light therapy sessions could be beneficial by improving cellular health across the entire body focusing on skin cells, skin health, and beauty. Red and NIR light promote balance across the body and skin by enhancing cellular respiration and making energy production more efficient, with less oxidative stress.
Mode 2: Red and NIR Light 10Hz
Delivers continuous red light and pulsed NIR at 10 hertz, designed to support the body’s natural recovery, and possible regeneration processes. It may be beneficial for post-workout sessions, after an injury, or in aiding the body’s natural inflammation response. The capabilities of pulsed NIR light are why numerous professional athletes and teams explore the same technology.
Mode 3: Red and NIR Light 40Hz
Delivers continuous red light and pulsed NIR light at 40 hertz. This setting has been associated with potential increased dopamine and serotonin levels, neurotransmitters involved in mood regulation, motivation, and overall well-being. Improved mitochondrial function within cells may also result from this mode, potentially leading to enhanced energy levels.
MODE 1: Continuous
MODE 2: 10Hz
MODE 3: 40Hz
Red Light Therapy Timeline
With over 4000 basic science research and clinical studies according to pubmed.gov, and low complication rate, Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) should be considered as a first-line treatment option for conditions such as acute neck or back pain, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, mild carpal tunnel sndrome, and ligamentos sprains
1903
Red light therapy first gained prominence in 1903, when Danish physicist Niels Ryberg Finsen was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology, for his pioneering work on the therapeutic and physiological effects of light treatment from artificial light sources and his invention of light therapy for skin tuberculosis.
1967
Hungarian physician, Endre Mester, developed the first low-level laser therapy device in 1967 and tested its effects on skin cancer. He later used the device to show the effects of laser light on wound healing processes. In the 1960s LED Therapy was being used for treatment of chronic pain, arthritis and associated conditions, joint rehabilitation, and soft-tissue injury along with other medical ailments in Eastern Europe and in the USA for equestrian rehabilitation.
1990
The study of Red Light Therapy grows vastly, with trials being done at leading research centers and institutions. Many professional sports teams and athletes begin using LED therapy to aid in sports related injuries, and physical therapists discover recovery times up to 50 times faster than without Red Light Therapy.
2000
NASA discovers red light therapy is effective for treating pain while maintaining astronauts' muscle mass while in space, and reports a 40 percent improvement in musculoskeletal training injuries treated with the light-emitting diodes - and publishes a press release stating “NASA scientists have found that cells exposed to near-infrared light from LEDs, which is energy just outside the visible range, grow 150 to 200 percent faster than cells not stimulated by such light. The light arrays increase energy (ATP and nitric oxide) that speed up the healing process.”
2002
Despite being used effectively for nearly a decade, the FDA approves the first low level laser therapy devices to treat inflammation, acne and pain.
The Science, Studies and References behind Red Light Therapy and Infrared Light Medicine
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