Red Light Therapy

Just like plants depend on sunlight to flourish, the human body is dependent on light for its health and wellbeing. Light is a necessary nutrient for our cells to function well, like the nutrients our cells get from food. 

Over the last several decades scientists and medical professionals have published thousands of studies on the power of light therapy or photobiomodulation and the positive effects it has on cell function and its use to improve a wide variety of health conditions. 

The many other names for Red Light Therapy (RLT) include low-level laser therapy (LLLT), low intensity light therapy (LILT), phototherapy, photobiostimulation, biostimulation (BIOS), photonic stimulation, photomedicine, cold lasers, among others.

  • Modern living with limited sun exposure and artificial lights has led us down a path of Red Light and Near-Infrared light deficiency.

    Red and near-infrared light are part of the spectrum of light (electromagnetic spectrum) emitted by the sun (and by fire light too). They are the portion emitted without harmful UVA or UVB. RL and NIR light wavelengths can reach into our tissue (several centimeters) and penetrate our cells, tissues, nerves, rods/cones, brain, and bones. Increase energy production, modulate inflammation, relieve pain, improve cell regeneration. 

    though the spectrum ranged from 600-1400 nm, most of the research surrounding the bioactive effects of red and near infrared light fall in specific ranges of 630-680 nm and 800-880 nm. Because the range is found to be the most effective in health benefit, all our equipment uses this emission range.

    Photobiomodulation (PBM), is the use of light technology to penetrate visible and invisible light wavelengths into our body to power up our cells and promote our body’s natural healing process. The most common lights used in PBM are low levels of red or near infrared light (NIR), hence the therapy is commonly referred to as Red Light Therapy (RLT).

  • Natural sunlight is known to have amazing healing abilities for our skin, providing relief from a variety of skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, acne, scleroderma, and dermatitis.

    Red Light Therapy for dermatological effects is a very popular, effective, safe and natural approach to help skin rejuvenation.

    Our lights provide short periods of exposure to help stimulate collagen production, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, heal acne, prevent breakouts, reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks, help with skin discoloration and sunspots, reduce inflammatory skin condition symptoms (eczema, psoriasis) and heal wounds. 

    *Red and near infrared (NIR) light devices have been FDA-approved for antiaging, hair loss reversal, acne treatment, pain relief, slow healing wounds, and fat loss.

  • There is no questioning the power of being the sun to lift one’s mood. With exposure to sunlight our body increases production of feel good chemicals (neurotransmitters). However, Inadequate exposure to light can lead to illness and disease affecting our mental health.

    RL and NIR therapy have been proven effective in treating symptoms of depression, PTSD and for the direct treatment of mood disorders including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder or SAD. 

    Fall and Winter are key times to add light exposure if you're not getting enough natural light, which is common in Ohio. RL and NIR therapy can quickly improve your mood and help maintain your positive health.

  • Light therapy has an established history as a proven treatment for many different types of pain – acute injuries,  chronic pain, joint pain, tendonitis, nerve pain, arthritic pain or fibromyalgia.

    Red Light and Near Infrared Light therapy stimulates your body’s natural healing process at the cellular level – there is increased cellular energy production, protein synthesis, blood flow, oxygenation of tissues, and reduced inflammation and protection.

    Chronic inflammation in our body can lead to the suffering from disease and discomfort. Pain and anti-inflammatory medications can have several side-effects but light therapy is a natural source of healing with the benefit of making your cells more resilient and tolerate stress.

  • Light therapy for sleep is powerful and simplistic. 

    The time of day that you get sunlight on your skin matters for the quality and quantity of sleep you get at night. Getting natural sunlight in your eyes early in the day for 30 minutes is highly recommended to improve your “sleep wake” cycle or circadian rhythm.

    Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders are common with modern day exposure to artificial lights, bright lights and blue lights – especially when these lights are used in the evening hours. 

    When the simplicity seems more complicated and with how busy lives can be, supplementing with RL and NIR can help improve your rest on a more flexible basis to fit your morning or evening.

  • Photobiomodulation triggers molecular and cellular changes in the tissue specifically beneficial for the healing and repair of damaged tissue.

    RL and NIR have been used for several years to improve muscular performance, reduce muscle fatigue, treat soft tissue injuries and decrease the recovery process after an activity or injury.

    Research shows RL and NIR therapy is safe, natural and effective at preventing muscle fatigue, decreasing inflammation, reducing oxidative stress, reducing muscle soreness after activity and  improving fatigue resistance.

  • An emerging and exciting application for red light and near infrared light is for brain health. Red Light therapy has been shown to have a neuroprotective and regenerative effect on brain tissue.

    Science supports the use of photobiomodulation for stroke, traumatic brain injury, dementia, alzheimer’s disease, parkinson’s disease.