What is red light therapy used for?
Studies have found that some of the ways red light wavelengths work to improve overall health include:
- -Increased Immunity
- -Wound Healing
- -Reduced Side effects from cancer treatments
- -Anti Aging
- -Improved joint health
- -Improved Sleep
- -Improved Mood
- -Increasing energy levels by promoting release of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) from cells’ mitochondria
- -Stimulating DNA/RNA synthesis
- -Activating the lymphatic system, an important part of our immune system that helps carry waste out of the body
- -Increasing blood flow/circulation, thereby helping bring more oxygen and nutrients to our cells and tissues
- -Forming new capillaries (small blood vessels)
- -Improving natural production of collagen and fibroblasts, important for skin care and joint and digestive health
- -Repairing and restoring damaged soft connective tissue
- -Stimulating or decreasing inflammation, which helps control our natural healing capabilities
- -Lowering effects of oxidative stress/free radical damage, which is associated with many effects of aging
Each individual will react to RLT somewhat differently. A general recommendation is to try this form of therapy consistently for about eight to 12 weeks.
You can begin with shorter sessions and consider increasing your time once you monitor your reaction. For best results, aim to complete three to four sessions per week for the first one to four weeks.