Red Light Therapy
What is RLT?
Red light therapy (RLT) is a natural therapeutic technique that works by repetitively exposing low level wavelengths of red and near-infrared led lights to your skin and deeper tissue for a certain period of time. This red-light exposure may produce a positive biochemical effect in your cells that strengthens the mitochondria, which is where the cell’s energy is created. RLT may do this by increasing the transportation of electrons, oxygen consumption, and your levels of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Stimulating the production of ATP increases cellular energy which then may aid the cells to function more efficiently, as well as rejuvenate and repair themselves.
RLT is also a non-invasive treatment that uses LED lights to improve skin conditions, reduce inflammation, stimulate collagen production, and heal wounds by operating at low wavelengths that doesn't generate heat and has no risks or damaging effects to the skin. This treatment does not use UV lights or tan the skin as a tanning bed would.
Red Light Therapy VS Blue Light Therapy
Red Light Therapy Wavelengths: 620, 670, & 810
Quicker athletic recovery and better performance
Almost across the board, in both athletes and people with health conditions such as arthritis, red light improves recovery and enhances both endurance performance as well as strength and power.
Impedes chronic and acute pain
Whether you're talking about musculoskeletal pain, joint pain, dental pain, or neuropathic pain, red light therapy often makes a huge difference in these areas.
Improves skin health and wound healing
The effects of red-light therapy on collagen and elastin, resulting in better skin tone, are unsurpassed. People notice real differences, especially over the course of consistent treatments of several weeks.
Aids hair regrowth and health
Most studies on this topic are really positive, especially if the hair loss hasn't become too problematic yet. Early treatment works best, but not in every case, as red-light therapy won't help you deal with stress-related hair loss or because of poor nutrition, for instance. In people with healthy hair, red light therapy may also increase hair count and thickness.
Blue Light Wavelengths: 450, 670, & 810
Blue light mostly affects the superficial skin tissues while red light penetrates into your body. Blue light wavelengths may improve skin health by killing acne-causing bacteria, as well as treating eczema, effects on many skin conditions such as rosacea, and reduce spider veins. Studies have said blue light also may counter depression especially for "Seasonal Affective Disorder" (SAD), while making you feel better and more awake. The combination of both light may enhance the therapeutic effect.