I wouldn’t say red light therapy, as a concept, is a new one. But, within the past few years, it has certainly gained popularity based on my own observations, and I am pleased to see its growth, because it really is a wonderful thing.
I wasn’t overly savvy with red light therapy prior to using an infrared sauna. The particular sauna I use combines red light therapy with infrared technology, making for one powerful wellness session each and every time I use it. Once I was exposed to red light therapy (literally and figuratively), I wanted to explore the topic a little bit to learn about the countless benefits it presents users with. The following information comes from healthline.com.
Red Light Therapy, otherwise known as “RLT(,) works by repetitively exposing your skin to low levels of red and near-infrared light for a certain period of time. At low wavelengths, red light doesn’t generate heat and penetrates the skin between 1 and 2 millimetersTrusted Source
, according to 2013 research.
“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 increasingTrusted Source the transportation of electrons, oxygen consumption, and your levels of ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
“By increasing the energy of the mitochondria, cells may function more efficiently, as well as rejuvenate and repair themselves.
“LEDs are gaining popularity over lasers as the chosen RLT light source because they’re nonablative and nonthermal. Plus, according to the 2013 research, they may help:
- increase the production of fibroblast
- increase blood flow
- reduce inflammation
- increase levels of collagen,” the web page explains.
Red light therapy has been a tremendous help for me with Lyme disease, and I encourage you to come back tomorrow to learn even more benefits it has to offer.
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