Springfield, MO
Red Light Therapy
For centuries, humans have been looking for the “fountain of youth”. Well, you found it. On this page. So, congrats! Completely rejuvenated skin is upon you 🙂
Red Light Therapy
– What is it?
Red light therapy uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to treat medical and cosmetic conditions. It stimulates healing by sending low-intensity red and near-infrared light into the body’s cells. The procedure is non-invasive, painless, and does not use heat.
Red Light Therapy offers numerous benefits such as weight loss, improved skin appearance, cellulite reduction, fine lines and wrinkles reduction, stronger bones, improved blood circulation, and better sleep quality.
Here’s a closer look into Red Light Therapy or RLT.
How does Red Light Therapy work?
During red light therapy (RLT), the skin is exposed to specific wavelengths of red and infra-red light to stimulate the cells.
You can easily demonstrate the power of red light by holding a flashlight in front of your finger or hand. What color does your finger or hand have now? Yes, it’s red! We can see from this that red light can easily pass through our body tissues. Red light penetrates tissue best because of its wavelength range. Light energy is better absorbed by the parts of cells that capture it.
There are many names for red light therapy, including Low-Level Light Therapy, Low-Level Laser Therapy, Cool/Cold Laser Therapy, and LED Therapy.
“My skin and body have never looked or felt this good”
– Laura
Red Light Therapy
– The Many Benefits
Red light therapy has many benefits. There are three main categories of benefits: fat reduction, skin rejuvenation & anti-aging effects, and overall health benefits.
Let’s get started…
#1 Weight Loss / Fat Reduction / Rapid Inch Loss
#2 Skin Rejuvenation & Anti-Aging
- Increased collagen and elastin production
- The skin is toned and tightened
- Reduce the appearance of cellulite
- The tone of the skin is improved
- Effortlessly reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
- Skin that is sagging
- Damage caused by the sun
- Scars
- Reduction of spots on the arms, neck, breasts, saddlebags, inner thighs, buttocks, and knees
It is possible to improve chronic skin conditions such as:
- Having psoriasis
- Atopic dermatitis
- Rosacea
- Acne
- Pain & itching
Red light is good for your skin and improves its health.
#3 General health benefits
- Boost your immune system
- Circulation is improved
- Boost your vitamin D levels
- Improve your sleep
- Stress reduction
- Mood improves 🙂
- The body is detoxified
- Inflammation is reduced
- Circulation of blood is increased
- Reduced pain
- Healing of wounds
- Symptoms of arthritis
- Inflammation of the joints
- Bone health and repair
- Activation of stem cells
- Enhances overall physical performance
- Recovers faster
- “Extremely relaxing” (that’s an actual quote from a Red Light Therapy client)
RLT has also been found to help with:
- Pain in the muscles
- Regrowth of hair
- Suffering from depression
- Feelings of anxiety
- Gum health
- Vision
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- PTSD
- Injuries to the brain
- Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome
Red Light Therapy
– The Science
To understand light, you need to know how it works – it’s an electromagnetic wave. As humans, we can see only a tiny portion of the entire electromagnetic spectrum. In addition, there are radio waves and X-rays. The difference is simply the length of the wave.
Now, buckle up…
Two wavelengths within and outside the visible spectrum are responsible for producing these health benefits (e.g., fat reduction, skin tightening, decreased inflammation, wound healing, bone repair, muscle recovery, etc.).
The wavelengths are 635nm & 880nm (nm = nanometers).
What makes these two wavelengths so cool?
They penetrate deep into the skin, reaching our subcutaneous fat layer, organs, and bones, causing positive changes in your body. The positive effects of light are primarily due to how it interacts with our mitochondria, a crucial component of our cells.
Studies on the effects of Red Light Therapy
Over the past few decades, a staggering amount of research has been conducted. Thousands of studies have proved the effectiveness of RLT.
It is shown that RLT can improve cognitive function, bone health, reduce inflammation, reduce neck pain, and help with depression, among other things. That’s why RLT is becoming increasingly popular, not just because of bold marketing claims but also because of a staggering amount of scientific evidence.
How Red Light Therapy Can Help You Lose Weight
Believe it or not, but 118 participants lost an average of 2.49 inches with only one session in an IRB-approved Clinical Trial. (Check the Clinical Trials Official Government Website: Ref #NCT04451824.)
You can learn more about how Red Light Therapy can help you lose weight and drop quickly and safely here.
Red Light Therapy – A Brief, Little History
Thousands of years have passed since humans intentionally exposed themselves to sunlight. We found that the Egyptians used so-called “heliotherapy” and that Hippocrates prescribed frequent sun exposure to his patients due to his observation that the Greeks were generally happier than northern Europeans (who had less sunlight throughout the year).
Then…
1666 Isaac Newton discovered that light has many wavelengths.
1879 Thomas Edison invented “light on demand” with the light bulb.
1893 Red light was used as a medical therapy to treat smallpox and lupus for the first time.
1917 Einstein invented the laser.
1956 As a result of the discovery of phototherapy children with jaundice were successfully treated.
1962 Nick Holonyak, Jr., the so-called “Father of LEDs,” invented the light-emitting diode (LED).”
1993 LED production became more affordable in the early 90s, accelerating the entire process. NASA discovered in the same year that red light increased plant growth and could heal wounds. Because of this, RLT was subsequently subjected to extensive research.
2008 The scientific journal Photomedicine and Laser Surgery published a critical study on how red light affects our mitochondria, which affects our immune system and reduces inflammation.
2012 RLT promotes quality sleep, according to research.
2013 RLT was found to improve cognitive function.
2016 Studies after studies have confirmed that RLT reduces inflammation in the body, as initially predicted but now confirmed.Â
2022 There is an explosion of demand for RLT in 2022! The future of Red Light Therapy is here, from at-home devices to highly effective fat reduction treatments.
Red Light Therapy: Is it safe?
Yes. RLT is 100% safe. This statement refers exclusively to LED-based red light therapy devices (which we use), not at-home low-level lasers or infrared heat treatments that may result in burns.
Some of the devices used today to help Red Light Therapy are:
- Lamps
- Wall Systems
- Masks
- We use full-body wraps
- Clothing (even Red Light Therapy clothing is available)
There is no doubt that some devices are better than others. Therefore, be cautious, you pay for what you get.
You will find that RLT is an excellent tool to add to your skin care regimen. Research on RLT as a treatment for some skin conditions has not yet reached a consensus.
A LED’s proximity to the skin can make a big difference, depending on the overall result. If you want to reduce fat, the light should be emitted as close as possible to the skin. Thus, a full-body wrap, or one specifically to wrap your waist, thighs, legs, arms, etc. Many high-quality wall systems, like Joovv or Mito, are also available, but these systems will cost you $1000-$10,000.