Red Light Therapy is a relatively new therapy also called: Photobiomodulation (PBM), Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) and Cold Laser Therapy. Originally the red lights were used to help grow plants in space in the 1990s. Lately many promising studies have been done with these lights in regards to health improvements.
Light is energy and these beneficial wavelengths shining into your body bring this energy to your cells to optimize distribution of oxygen, to strengthen mitochondria and to increase the production of ATP (cellular energy).
Here are some areas where good results have been found, although, very little of these treatments have yet to find their way into conventional medical (insurance covered) treatments.
- promotes wound healing and tissue repair
- improves hair growth in people with androgenic alopecia
- help for the short-term treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome
- stimulates healing of slow-healing wounds, like diabetic foot ulcers
- reduces psoriasis lesions
- aids with short-term relief of pain and morning stiffness in people with rheumatoid arthritis
- reduces some of the side effects of cancer treatments, including oral mucositis
- improves skin complexion and builds collagen to diminish wrinkles
- helps to mend sun damage
- prevents recurring cold sores from herpes simplex virus infections
- improves the health of joints in people with degenerative osteoarthritis of the knee
- helps diminish scars
- relieves pain and inflammation in people with pain in the Achilles tendons 1
Red light therapy is also showing good results in tests on neurology and brain health (Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s and other dementias).
Trying these modalities has little risk, since there appears to be very few, if any, negative side effects with the use of Red Light Therapy.
However, be aware of the following:
- There are many devices for sale out there and a lot of them do not emit enough of the actual therapeutic wavelengths that will have a healing effect. This has the negative side effect of a waste of money!
- You can overdo treatment if you get a strong light. It is like exercise, too much can be damaging. A little bit and on a regular basis is fantastic! Also be aware that certain areas of treatment require a lower dosage.
Near Infrared Light (NIR) with the best therapeutic wavelengths between 800 and 880nm is the best treatment for deep tissue and organ healing. These NIR wavelengths go deep into the body up to 2 inches in. It is exciting because NIR treatments have helped reverse symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and Traumatic Brain Injury! Who doesn’t want a clearer mind?
Get Vitality has purchased a NIR light that is now used during massage at no extra charge to promote deep tissue healing if indicated. The light purchased is a strong one so the treatments only range between 1 and 2 minutes. If you need more treatments outside of a massage or you would just like to try the therapy, these treatments are available at $5 a session. Just call, text or email to set up a visit. Getvitality.us@gmail.com
COMING SOON (BLOG): Red Light Therapy with Red LED lights (630-660nm)
And Recommendations for Purchasing your own Red Light Devices.
For more information:
The link below is a very comprehensive article with pictures.
This link is a very long article that you can search and hopefully answer any questions you may have!
https://www.alexfergus.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-red-light-therapy#6
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1 https://www.healthline.com/health/red-light-therapy#evidenced–based-benefits
Sounds good, thanks. Would like to try in a month after 4/13.