Red Light Therapy
DESCRIPTION
Red-light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation (PBM) involves having low power red light wavelengths and near infrared (NIR) wavelengths emitted directly through the skin at a depth of about 8-10 millimeters. These wavelengths fall between 650 nanometers (nm) to 850 (nm), which are the most studied wavelengths, and seem to have the greatest therapeutic effect on the body.
The wavelengths stimulate the mitochondria of the cell, which are the powerhouse of cells. This means that the red-light panels are creating positive effects on our cellular energy, improving multiple nervous system and metabolic processes. To put it simply, red light therapy supercharges your cells. With more energy, our cells function better.
BENEFITS OF RED LIGHT THERAPY
- Reduction in appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and scars
- Soothes sore muscles, joint pain, and arthritis
- Can help ease symptoms associated with autoimmune diseases
- Will assist in releasing fat storage in the adipocytes
- Improved quality of sleep by resetting our circadian clock
- Increased fibroblast and collagen in skin
- Increases testosterone production
- Decreased pain and inflammation
- Can improve symptoms of arthritis
- Can stimulate nerve regeneration
- Stimulates stem cell generation
- Stimulate hair growth
- Improved skin health
- Increased tissue repair
- Promotes cellular health
- Improved wound healing
- Improved circulation
WHO COULD BENEFIT?
- Athletes wanting to recover faster from a training session
- Those frustrated with accelerated aging
- Those experiencing any acute pain and inflammation
- Those experiencing any chronic pain and inflammation
- Those wanting to speed the healing process
- Those in need of a quick energy boost
- Those looking to potentially increase lipolysis
- Those looking to improve hair growth
- Those looking to improve skin conditions
- Those suffering from PTSD
- Those suffering from any mood disorders
- Men wanting to potentially increase testosterone
HOW OFTEN?
We recommend starting with 3 to 5 sessions a week for
10 to 20 minutes at a time.
Joint and muscle health - 6" away
Skin conditions - 12" to 18" away
Facial treatment - 18" to 24" away
See back for full list frequency recommendations
HOW DOES IT FEEL?
During a red light session you should feel a warmth being emitted from the red light panels, this is from the near infrared light being emitted from the device
After a red light session you should feel more rejuvenated and refreshed, you may notice a slight reduction in pain throughout the body, relaxation in the muscles, and that you sleep better that night
MAXIMIZE RESULTS
Patience is key. Red light treatment heals from within, working at a cellular level, promoting the optimal functioning of cells.
Effectiveness depends on overall cellular health and other biological processes that occur while red light stimulates cells during led light therapy.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
- Can take time to see long term benefits
- Expose as much skin to the red-light as possible
- Diminishing return when used for longer than 20 minutes
- Wavelengths are 630 nm, 660 nm, 810 nm, 830 nm, 850 nm
- There are no dangers associated with over-treatment
- Skin color, tone, and thickness can affect red light absorption
FREQUENCY PROGRAMS
Muscle recovery
Before exercise (for injury prevention)
3 to 5 minutes per day at 8” to 18”
After exercise (for accelerated recovery)
10 to 20 minutes per day at 8” to 14”
For muscle injury:
20 minutes per day at 8” to 14” until the injury heals.
Skin Conditions
General Skin Care
10 minutes per day at 12” to 18”, 3 to 7 times a week
Usually shows improvements after 30 sessions
Chronic Skin conditions
10 to 20 minutes per day at 12” to 18”, 3 to 5 times a week
1 to 4 months of treatment, then a maintenance program
Hair Loss
10 to 20 minutes per day at 8” to 14”, 3 to 5 times a week
Then a maintenance program
Arthritis / Joint Pain
15 minutes twice per day at 8”
Then a maintenance program of 10 to 20 minutes per day
Skin wounds and Scars
10 to 20 minutes per day at 8” to 14”, 3 to 5 times a week
1 to 4 months of treatment
Mild/newer scars should soften and minimize visible signs of scars. Older/deeper scars and skin conditions may require longer treatment for wound healing.
Low back pain
10 to 20 minutes per day at 8” to 14”, 5 to 7 times a week
Then a maintenance program after pain reduces
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Cancer
- Direct Eye Exposure (must wear protective goggles)
- Pregnancy
- Certain Thyroid Conditions
- Epilepsy
- Active Bleeding
- Certain Medications that increase photosensitivity
- (antibiotics, tetracyclines, Digoxin, Retina A)