Red Light Therapy: The (not so) secret medicine you need in your life
Using light to heal isn’t a new concept
In fact, it's been used for thousands of years in different ways
More recently
After many research papers…
Red &near-infrared light’s healing benefits have gained quite some steam in the health community
In fact, it's been used for thousands of years in different ways
More recently
After many research papers…
Red &near-infrared light’s healing benefits have gained quite some steam in the health community
Ancient civilizations were intuitively aware of the healing properties of the sun
They even worshipped its power through their gods
They even worshipped its power through their gods
The Ancient Egyptians called it heliotherapy
Hippocrates in Ancient Greece prescribed frequent light exposure to depressives
He believed the sun made Greeks "more optimistic" compared to their northern neighbors
Hippocrates in Ancient Greece prescribed frequent light exposure to depressives
He believed the sun made Greeks "more optimistic" compared to their northern neighbors
Today
Modern Science has isolated the specific wavelengths of sunlight
Which can be broken down into 3 parts:
UV light
Visible light
Infrared light
Modern Science has isolated the specific wavelengths of sunlight
Which can be broken down into 3 parts:
UV light
Visible light
Infrared light
For the sake of this thread, I’d like to discuss the healing properties Red and near-infrared light only
This spectrum of light can be identified as the reddish hue you see at sunrise and sunset in the sky
This spectrum of light can be identified as the reddish hue you see at sunrise and sunset in the sky
Light therapy, particularly the red/infrared frequency, has been studied since the 1950s
Other names for this form of treatment include:
Low-level light therapy
Photobiomodulation
Red Light therapy
Other names for this form of treatment include:
Low-level light therapy
Photobiomodulation
Red Light therapy
Now,
You may be wondering: “What makes red/infrared light so healthy and why do I need it?”
Let’s dive deeper…
You may be wondering: “What makes red/infrared light so healthy and why do I need it?”
Let’s dive deeper…
Every living being need to produce energy to live
ATP, also known as adenosine triphosphate is the organic chemical that fuels your cells
And it’s produced in your mitochondria (powerhouse)
ATP, also known as adenosine triphosphate is the organic chemical that fuels your cells
And it’s produced in your mitochondria (powerhouse)
Your muscles are the biggest users of energy in your body
Research shows that more muscle mass = more mitochondria = more ATP
Research shows that more muscle mass = more mitochondria = more ATP
When you get stronger
The energy demands of your body skyrocket
Your cells respond by making more mitochondria
But That takes a LOT of work and effort at the gym to happen…
The energy demands of your body skyrocket
Your cells respond by making more mitochondria
But That takes a LOT of work and effort at the gym to happen…
Red light Therapy works in a quicker way
It makes whatever mitochondria you currently have more efficient
And all you have to do is stand in front of a lamp or sun for it to happen
It makes whatever mitochondria you currently have more efficient
And all you have to do is stand in front of a lamp or sun for it to happen
When you expose yourself to redlight/sunlight, 3 things can happen to you:
Cells will repair or self destruct (if damaged)
Cells becomes more efficient
If cell count is low, new cells will migrate
Simply said
It accelerates how your body heals itself
Cells will repair or self destruct (if damaged)
Cells becomes more efficient
If cell count is low, new cells will migrate
Simply said
It accelerates how your body heals itself
The sun is the source of energy for many processes
Solar panels to produce electricity
Plants that use solar energy for photosynthesis
Your cells are no different
Like a human battery
You can use solar energy to supercharge your wellbeing
Solar panels to produce electricity
Plants that use solar energy for photosynthesis
Your cells are no different
Like a human battery
You can use solar energy to supercharge your wellbeing
There are certain parts of your body that have lots of mitochondria:
Brain/Nervous system
Immune system
Muscle
Heart
Liver
Red light (in theory) is able to directly stimulate these important centers to provide several benefits
Brain/Nervous system
Immune system
Muscle
Heart
Liver
Red light (in theory) is able to directly stimulate these important centers to provide several benefits
Red and infrared light are very special frequencies
They have a wavelength between 600-1100nm
and are able to pierce directly through your body tissues (skin/organs/bones)
Unlike blue light for example
They have a wavelength between 600-1100nm
and are able to pierce directly through your body tissues (skin/organs/bones)
Unlike blue light for example
You can test this yourself by placing your finger directly on your phone’s light and it should look something like this
The benefits of Red light therapy are numerous
And the studies are very promising
From mood to infertility to hair growth to sleep
There’s almost nothing it can’t seem to help…
And the studies are very promising
From mood to infertility to hair growth to sleep
There’s almost nothing it can’t seem to help…
1) Improves cellular health
Red light therapy helps your cells make more ATP (like I mentioned earlier)
Which then signals biological processes to help your cells “breathe” better and make more energy
Red light therapy helps your cells make more ATP (like I mentioned earlier)
Which then signals biological processes to help your cells “breathe” better and make more energy
2) Immune system regulation
Red light therapy has been shown to enhance immune cell activity
This is important for those of you with autoimmune diseases
It also helps you deal better viruses or bacteria and is a potent anti-inflammatory
Red light therapy has been shown to enhance immune cell activity
This is important for those of you with autoimmune diseases
It also helps you deal better viruses or bacteria and is a potent anti-inflammatory
3) The Bystander effect
Research shows that even if you only shine red light in one part of your body
There is a complete systemic effect
which makes it extremely comprehensive as a treatment option
Research shows that even if you only shine red light in one part of your body
There is a complete systemic effect
which makes it extremely comprehensive as a treatment option
4) Increases Oxygen uptake
Oxygen is the currency of cellular life
Red light therapy has been shown to create a low-grade stress (hormesis) on your cells
Which stimulates them to produce antioxidants
Oxygen is the currency of cellular life
Red light therapy has been shown to create a low-grade stress (hormesis) on your cells
Which stimulates them to produce antioxidants
Antioxidants (The garbage pickers) clean up your metabolic “junk”
and refresh your cells
Which keeps them (and you) young and full of vitality
and refresh your cells
Which keeps them (and you) young and full of vitality
5) Mood and cognition
Your brain loves red light
Ever notice how good you feel spending time in front of the sunset?
or at sunrise?
That because the sky is full of red and infrared light that heals you from the inside out
Your brain loves red light
Ever notice how good you feel spending time in front of the sunset?
or at sunrise?
That because the sky is full of red and infrared light that heals you from the inside out
If you don’t have access to much sunlight in the winter months
Red light therapy is your next-best bet
and may offer breakthroughs in depression, Alzheimer's and anxiety treatment
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Red light therapy is your next-best bet
and may offer breakthroughs in depression, Alzheimer's and anxiety treatment
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
6) Infertility and testosterone
If you aren’t familiar with ball sunning yet
You haven’t spent enough time on this side of Twitter
As crazy as it sounds
There is research out there that Infrared and redlight therapy could improve sperm health
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
If you aren’t familiar with ball sunning yet
You haven’t spent enough time on this side of Twitter
As crazy as it sounds
There is research out there that Infrared and redlight therapy could improve sperm health
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
7) Hair growth
In 1968, research on cancer was being done to see if a ruby laser (red light) could shrink tumors
The experiment failed but they realized that where the laser was pointed
Hair growth was observed…
In 1968, research on cancer was being done to see if a ruby laser (red light) could shrink tumors
The experiment failed but they realized that where the laser was pointed
Hair growth was observed…
Today there are quite a few sources that tout the hair growth benefits of red light therapy
And is a worthy endeavour for those looking to keep your hairline
journals.lww.com
And is a worthy endeavour for those looking to keep your hairline
journals.lww.com
8) Skincare
From wrinkles to hyperpigmentation to psoriasis
Red light therapy is a promising form of skin care treatment
Because it stimulates the production of collagen
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
From wrinkles to hyperpigmentation to psoriasis
Red light therapy is a promising form of skin care treatment
Because it stimulates the production of collagen
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
9) Diabetes
Some research shows that Red light therapy improves insulin resistance and hyperglycemia
Simply said
It optimizes how your body uses sugars as energy
And can even support diabetic wound healing as well
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
Some research shows that Red light therapy improves insulin resistance and hyperglycemia
Simply said
It optimizes how your body uses sugars as energy
And can even support diabetic wound healing as well
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
Now that you know all these benefits
You need to use the power of red light therapy to your advantage
If you live in a sunny place and want to do it for free
Spend time outside in the sun in the early morning (7-10am) and at sunset
10 minutes does the trick
You need to use the power of red light therapy to your advantage
If you live in a sunny place and want to do it for free
Spend time outside in the sun in the early morning (7-10am) and at sunset
10 minutes does the trick
For you winter dwellers
A red light therapy lamp is a must
It makes a huge difference in your overall mood
and energizes you on the gloomy days
Beginners can start at 20 minutes per day
Preferably when you wake up and go to bed to mimic the real sun
A red light therapy lamp is a must
It makes a huge difference in your overall mood
and energizes you on the gloomy days
Beginners can start at 20 minutes per day
Preferably when you wake up and go to bed to mimic the real sun
The one I've been using is from @dermabeam
Solid product
Specs are great
I do quite a bit of time in front of the light
and I've been feeling fantastic
Sleep, energy and mood improvements were noticeable fast
Solid product
Specs are great
I do quite a bit of time in front of the light
and I've been feeling fantastic
Sleep, energy and mood improvements were noticeable fast
You can get your own here
They also have a skincare mask if that's your jam
johnconstas at checkout gets you 10%
dermabeammask.com
They also have a skincare mask if that's your jam
johnconstas at checkout gets you 10%
dermabeammask.com
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