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December 20, 2022by zou0 Comments

How to Choose a Safe Beauty Device for Red Light Therapy at Home

Is LED red light therapy safe? What are some of the important factors to consider when choosing a beauty device for red light therapy at home?

Red Light Frequency

There are two main factors that maximize the benefits of red light therapy; the intensity of light energy and the red light frequency. With advanced technology, some beauty devices deliver red light ranging 800-900nm, but most devices deliver red light between 630-700nm and can absorb into the skin to a maximum depth of between 4 and 5 nm. You would want a red light device that provides the most effective light wavelength, which is usually around 660nm red wavelength and 850nm near-infrared wavelength.

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Irradiance of device

If you don’t factor in the irradiance of your red LED light device, then you could end up with a low-power red light that doesn’t have any healing effect on your skin. Irradiance is the power density of red light over a given area. It is the amount of light energy output from when the device connects with its target.  If irradiance is too low, the device will not be as effective in cellular penetration.

Treatment Area

One common problem with customers is that they buy an LED red light device to treat a certain area but later realize it cannot help with other parts. Some anti aging skin care products and devices are made specifically for some benefits, while others might be multi-purpose for several treatments. That’s why you need to carefully read the description of the product to learn about its intended use before buying.

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Product Quality

If you are looking to take your skincare rituals seriously, then you want to get the best of the best in the market. Ensure that you get quality FDA cleared device products by looking at the certificates and standards from board certified dermatologist that confirm that the device is authentic and safe for use.

Seller Reputation

It is important for customers to get red LED lights devices from trusted sellers as some beauty devices sold may not be a genuine version of reputable brands. Buying from reputable brands will give you the assurance that the products are authentic and safe for use.

User Reviews and Feedback

It is also important to read the reviews and feedback sent by customers after using the product. Go to the device online site and see what customers are saying about the devices and if they are getting the expected results. Both positive and negative testimonials given by customers will help you make the right decision when buying an LED light therapy device.

How Does Red Light Therapy Work?

These specific wavelengths of red light create a biochemical affect in our cells that serves to increase mitochondrial function. This improves ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production in the body.

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Why is this important?

ATP is the source of energy for every cell in the body. Without it, we don’t function at all. Without enough of it, we don’t function well.

It’s wavelengths range between 660-850nm and are used to treat the skin’s surface. Red therapy light penetrates about 8-10 millimeters into the skin. Depending on which area of the body the red light is used, this can easily affect all skin layers, reaching into blood vessels, lymph pathways, nerves, and hair follicles.

The History of Red Therapy Light Use

Red light therapy has been around the block. In 1903 physician Niels Ryberg Finsen won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his successful treatment of smallpox and lupus with red light. Russia uses low level laser therapy in their standard medical care (and they have since the 1970s). The Russians also published hundreds of studies over the decades on the benefits of red therapy light. Unfortunately, very few of these studies have been translated into English.

Red light therapy has largely been ignored by the US and western Europe until recently. However it’s been used in a clinical setting since the 1980s in Japan, China, Canada, Northern Ireland, Vietnam, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.

The Benefits of Red Therapy Light

Even though the western world is behind the times with red therapy light, strong evidence supports its health benefits. It is FDA approved for chronic joint pain, slow to heal wounds, wrinkles, hair loss and acne. Many others have used it successfully for other issues, like psoriasis, improved circulation and better immune function.

Here’s a partial list of the evidence-based uses of red therapy light:

  • It helps rejuvenate facial skin and smooths skin tone.
  • Red light builds collagen in the skin to reduce wrinkles.
  • It helps to repair sun damage.
  • Red light activates the lymphatic system for potentially improved detoxification.
  • Decreases inflammation in the skin.
  • Helps fade scars and stretch marks.
  • Improves hair growth to reverse balding.
  • Stimulates slow healing wounds.
  • Can prevent recurring cold sores, or herpes simplex.
  • Helpful in the short term for carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • Beneficial for skin to reduce eczema, rosacea, and acne.

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December 20, 2022by zou0 Comments

The Best Red Light Therapy Panel

What is LED Light Therapy?

Though LED technology dates back to the 1960s, NASA was the first to use a narrower wavelength of light for clinical applications in the 1990s.

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While we all know ultraviolet (UV) rays are harmful, light-emitting diode (LED) lights produce wavelengths that are helpful to the skin. LED light therapy uses LEDs that produce non-invasive, non-UV wavelengths to promote cellular growth and provide relief for a range of conditions.

LEDs use semiconductor chips composed of diodes on a reflective surface to produce light. How the semiconductor is composed determines the wavelengths and colors of the light, such as blue, yellow, red, and infrared. Different wavelengths (colors) of light penetrate different skin depths and treat various conditions.

If you’re searching for the best red light therapy panel to suit your needs then this resource is for you!

Shopping for a Red Light Body Panel in 2021 / 2022 means you are spoilt for choice. There are a dozens of companies out there each with quite vast product ranges. Lots of competition means great prices and a certainty that there will be the perfect panel for you.

The downside though is with so many panels to choose from, knowing what to buy can become overwhelming.

Throw in fancy marketing terms, advanced technologies such as pulsing and multiwave LEDs, sprinkle a wide spectrum of sizes, prices, warranties and shipping rates and it’s enough for someone to simply give up and not bother at all.

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But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Firstly, we know that red light therapy works. The benefits are well researched and widely known. 

Secondly, I have years of experience testing, using, researching and reviewing red light therapy panels. In fact right now I have over 30 different red light panels in my office. Back in 2019, I carried out a review series to answer ‘what is the best red light therapy panel?’.

Now, in late 2022 – after a 2 year period which has seen some revolutionary new panels enter the market – I have answered this question again ‘What is the best Red Light Therapy Panel for 2021 / 2022?’

This time round i have compared red light panels from 12 different companies and tested and ranked them over 10 scoring rounds.

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Red LED Light Waves vs. Infrared Lights – What’s the Difference?

Are red light therapy devices different from infrared light ones? Yes, they are!

Not all-natural light is created equal; different colours and wavelengths within the light spectrum have different effects on various types of LED lights. In infrared therapy, devices are often categorized by their light colour, which has a different wavelength that offers different effects on the body. When it comes to visible light, red-coloured light produces the least energy while the invisible infrared lights produce the most.

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Red lamp light has a wavelength of about 660nm, which is easily soaked up by the skin cells and is used to treat the surface of the skin. Infrared lamp lights with a wavelength of between 700nm and 1200nm, which is the invisible part of the light spectrum and can be further divided into near-infrared (NIR) light and far-infrared (FIR) light. Near-infrared therapy promotes anti-inflammatory properties, while far infrared therapy can penetrate slightly deeper into the tissues stimulating skin healing and relieving pain, commonly used in saunas.

Additionally, due to the stimulation of collagen production via red and NIR lights, red light LED therapy is also good for people suffering from arthritis apart from those looking to improve their skin texture and enhance skin tone. On the other hand, towards the higher end of the spectrum, far infrared light feels like heat, making the body sweat, thus is helpful for those looking to release skin impurities and lose weight.

What Is The Best Red Light Therapy Panel for 2022?

Choosing the best panel for you may depend on many factors, such as price and shipping cost, power output of the panel, EMF exposure, sound (or noise) that the panel creates, the overall value proposition, wavelengths included, ease of use, warranty and much more.

All that information can be overwhelming and confusing. For that reason, I have put together my red light therapy buyer’s guide to help you get started.

I’ve also created a very extensive Excel sheet where I collect all data of my red light therapy testing. That Excel sheet is updated every month with the latest data from my testing so that you can source the most up to date information going forward. 

Right now, I’ve got over 5 years worth of experience researching red light therapy. I’ve gone out of my way not just to source the best red light therapy panels on the market today, but I’ve also invested in great testing equipment. 

And all of this has been leveraged for my 2021 red light therapy body panel showdown. 

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December 8, 2022by zou0 Comments

Red light therapy for Cold Sore

About Cold Sore

Cold sores — also called fever blisters — are a common viral infection. They are tiny, fluid-filled blisters on and around your lips. These blisters are often grouped together in patches. After the blisters break, a scab forms that can last several days. Cold sores usually heal in two to three weeks without leaving a scar.

Cold sores spread from person to person by close contact, such as kissing. They’re usually caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), and less commonly herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Both of these viruses can affect your mouth or genitals and can be spread by oral sex. Cold sores are contagious even if you don’t see the sores.

red light therapy Cold Sore is very common, In USA, More than 3,000,000 US cases per year. 

This means that the treatment of Cold sore has a huge market space.
So youlumi developed one specifically red light therapy device for cold sore.
 

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UV Radiation - Not for Treating Cold Sores

Most cold sore scabs and blisters form on the lips. Lip skin is unique because it is much thinner than most skin on the body and does not contain specialized skin cells known as melanocytes. Melanocytes produce melanin, which is the pigment that determines skin and hair color and acts as protection from ultraviolet radiation. The absence of melanin in lips makes them particularly vulnerable to damage from UV rays.

The herpes virus that causes ugly lesions on the lips can also affect the corneas and eyelids (ocular HSV). Some research has shown that exposure to UV radiation (even in natural sunlight) for more than eight hours per week may increase the recurrence of ocular HSV outbreaks.

The short story is, minimize UV exposure. As the authors of the above-referenced study said, “Studies have suggested that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light may increase risk of herpes simplex virus (HSV) recurrence.” If you have had or currently have cold sores, use sunscreen, wear a hat, and otherwise minimize going outside when the sunlight is strongest.

 

Infrared and Red Light Cold Sore Treatment

Red light therapy, which is also referred to as photobiomodulation and low-level light therapy (LLLT), is known for its healing, skin-regenerating, and anti-inflammatory properties. The term “red light” includes red wavelengths and near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths, both of which are measured in nanometers (nm). The difference between them is that NIR wavelengths are longer and penetrate deeper than red light wavelengths.

Research has confirmed that red light accelerates healing and reduces pain from oral HSV lesions, as shown in a 2018 review of three clinical studies.

Most research has focused on laser and LED therapy treatments on orofacial HSV (mouth and face) and labial HSV (lips) using wavelengths ranging from 660nm (red light) to 780nm (near-infrared light), with one study using infrared light at 1072nm.

A 2009 study using red wavelengths ranging from 650nm to 680nm showed marked improvement of mouth ulcers in 69 patients, after just one treatment.

Another study, conducted in 2011 by researchers from Brazil, focused on two patients who refused the use of topical antiviral medicines due to its ineffectiveness. Here’s a short summary of each case:

  • A 23-year-old nursing student whose cold sores were triggered by stress experienced remission after seven days of treatment with 660nm red wavelengths. He remained symptom-free during the 17-month follow-up period.
  • A 50-year old female suffered from recurring cold sores on her lips; she would develop one every two to three months, and the sores lasted about a week. After five days of treatment with 660nm red light therapy, she experienced remission, and remained symptom-free during the 17-month follow-up period.

A larger-scale, long-term study of 232 patients used 670nm red light therapy to heal their mouth lesions. Patients receiving the treatment were observed for five years, during which there was a significant extension of the time between flare-ups.

A study by researchers from Vienna, Austria, focused on herpes zoster, which is a herpes simplex virus that manifests as chickenpox in children and shingles in adults. Of the 50 patients studied, those treated with LLLT remained symptom-free for an average of 37.5 weeks, while symptom recurrence in the control group was three weeks. This study suggests that treatments can result in fewer, shorter, and less intense outbreaks.

A 2013 study on lip HSV cold sores involved 87 patients. They were divided into two groups: one treated with infrared wavelengths (1072nm) and the other with placebo, also known as “sham” light therapy. The median healing time for the group receiving infrared treatment group was 129 hours, compared with 177 hours for the control group.

And finally, Korean researchers conducted a study in 2013 with 28 patients who suffered from herpes zoster virus-induced cold sores. Half were treated with NIR light (830nm), and the rest were given oral medication. The NIR treatment group experienced faster healing (13 days vs. 16 days) and a significant reduction in pain.

Expect these healing, red light therapy for cold sores to provide therapeutic relief.

Light therapy can be one of the best cold sore light treatments, over the counter equivalent of meds. 

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How Red Light Promotes Healing of Cold Sores

Red light and near-infrared light promote what’s known as biostimulation in human tissue. Biostimulation is a process that begins at the cellular level, which involves photochemical reaction in cells. Red Light Cold Sore Treatment addresses not only symptoms of a condition or disease, but also the underlying causes, making it an effective remedy for chronic recurring conditions like cold sores. Here’s how it works:

 
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Energy Production in Cells

The healing process begins with stimulation of energy production within the mitochondria of cells. These life-sustaining organelles are colloquially known as the “energy factories” or “energy powerhouses” of cells. When mitochondria are stimulated by wavelengths of red light, they produce more of the energy cells need to successfully perform their functions, protect themselves from damage, repair damage, and replicate.

When mitochondria malfunction and don’t produce enough cellular energy, this leads to a condition called mitochondrial dysfunction. The individual cell becomes low-performing, and the system the cell is a part of is also affected. In some cases, mitochondrial dysfunction is inherited. Most often, however, it is caused by disease, inflammation, or various forms of stress including oxidative stress, environmental toxins, and chronic psychological stress.

One of the symptoms of mitochondrial dysfunction is an increased risk of infection because mitochondrial dysfunction also affects the immune system. Even though (according to the World Health Organization) nearly 70 percent of the world’s population carries the HSV-1 virus, most are asymptomatic. HSV can hide from a healthy immune system, but will flare up if the immune system is weakened.

Correcting mitochondrial dysfunction supports the immune system in maintaining a state of health.

Reduced Inflammation

Inflammation is a normal, natural part of the healing process. But if the inflammatory response goes on for too long, it results in chronic inflammation, which is not healthy. It can cause unwanted effects throughout the body over the long term, including mitochondrial dysfunction, which makes the body more susceptible to viruses.

Chronic inflammation can lead to:

  • Chronic fatigue results from the inability of cells to produce adequate energy; the progression is: chronic inflammation > mitochondrial dysfunction > fatigue.
  • Depression and anxiety. When psychological distress becomes persistent, it lowers the body’s ability to fight off viruses.
  • Persistent or frequent viral and bacterial infections due to a weakened immune system.

A large body of research has shown that red light reduces inflammation. In a 2017 scientific literature review, noted red light therapy expert and Harvard Medical School associate professor Michael Hamblin writes: “The remarkable range of medical benefits provided by PBM, has led some to suggest that it may be ‘too good to be true.’ However one of the most general benefits of PBM that has recently emerged, is its pronounced anti-inflammatory effects.”

Increased Collagen Production

Collagen is an essential protein; one that makes up about 80 percent of the skin (the largest organ in the body), and provides strength and firmness. Red Light Cold Sore Treatment has been shown to stimulate collagen production to ensure that healthy new skin will take the place of healed cold sore lesions.

One study that revealed red light’s ability to stimulate collagen production took place in 2014 by researchers from Germany. The study involved 136 participants, and those who were treated with red light experienced significant increases in collagen density. “In contrast,” the study authors write, “the control subjects showed no significant difference in collagen density and significant worsening of skin roughness and wrinkle status.”

Improved Circulation

Eliminating cold sores relies on good circulation. Good circulation relies on capillaries, which are tiny blood vessels made up solely of endothelial cells and basal lamina (the outer membrane). Every cell in the body is located in the immediate vicinity of a capillary; without capillaries, the skin would not receive blood flow. In a sense, capillaries are “feeding tubes” that bring nutrients and oxygen to cells, and remove waste. These tiny blood vessels are especially important for restoring healthy skin once HSV lesions have healed.

Research has shown that red light promotes healthy proliferation of endothelial cells, which are essential for capillary formation and for properly regulating the exchanges of materials, including white blood cells, between the bloodstream and tissues.

Red Light Therapy for Cold Sores at Home

Now that you know more about how red light works on cold sores, you’re probably wondering if you have to visit a doctor to have your cold sores treated. And the answer is no.

Powerful LED panels with clinical-grade light output are now available for home use. They can be used to prevent cold sores forever when you have an outbreak. These Red Light Cold Sore Treatment can also help prevent recurring flare-ups when you use LED red light treatments regularly to maintain optimal skin health, boost your immune system, and reduce inflammation throughout your body.

In fact, you will enjoy more youthful skin and better overall health by treating yourself to several 10- to 20-minute sessions per week.

LED therapy is natural, painless, highly effective, and side-effect free. It can treat many surface and deep-tissue conditions. The Youlumi blog is an excellent resource you can turn to for factual information about the many varied conditions that can be treated in the comfort of your own home, using the highest quality, most red light therapy panels on the market.

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November 30, 2022by zou0 Comments

How Red-Light Therapy Is An Anti-Aging Secret Weapon

Every year, billions of dollars are spent on anti-aging products. Unfortunately, many of these products and treatments do not work because most of the ingredients of anti-aging products cannot penetrate the skin’s outermost layer. 

Procedures such as dermal fillers, botox, and dermabrasion are more effective, but many have significant drawbacks, being invasive, painful, and expensive. Also, most topical products like lotions and creams that claim to have anti-aging benefits only work on the surface level.

On the other hand, red light therapy devices provide youthful skin benefits on the cellular level. It enhances skin health from the inside out by stimulating your body with red and NIR wavelengths. RLT works by delivering safe, concentrated wavelengths of natural light to your skin, with no chemicals, UV rays, or excess heat. 

These wavelengths of natural light stimulate the mitochondria in your cells, reducing oxidative stress and increasing circulation, so your body is able to make more ATP energy. Red light therapy is generally affordable, completely safe, painless, and most importantly—effective.

A Brief Introduction to Red Light Therapy

Red light therapy (RLT), also known as photobiomodulation (PMB) and low-level light therapy (LLLT), is an innovative biohacking technique that uses red and near-infrared light to supercharge your cells and, as a result, boost overall health and wellness.

The term “red light” includes wavelengths of red and near-infrared (NIR) light. It is the most popular and most widely studied form of light treatment, due to its broad range of effects. The main difference between them is that NIR wavelengths are longer and penetrate much deeper into the skin than red light.

When red and NIR light is absorbed into the skin, it affects the body’s cellular health, improving an individual’s health and longevity from the cellular level.

How Red Light Therapy Works

Red light therapy works by shining red and/or NIR light onto an area of the body. When the body is exposed to red light, the light wavelengths stimulate the mitochondria to produce more ATP (adenosine triphosphate). ATP is a molecule that produces the energy our body needs to function so that it can heal tissue, cells, and systems.

The most fundamental and far-reaching benefit of red light is increased cellular energy. It’s the start of a positive chain reaction that starts with increased cellular function and ends with improved systemic function.

There is a lot more science to explain this, but the short and simple version is that: our cells work better when the mitochondria within those cells are producing more energy.

More than 4000 studies and scientific reviews have been conducted to investigate the physiological effects of red light therapy. The main benefits include collagen production, repair and recovery of muscles, and relief from symptoms of illnesses that stem from some type of inflammatory response.

Focusing on skin benefits, red light therapy improves skin health and appearance by helping your cells rejuvenate and heal. Studies have also found an increase in circulation after a session, which indicate that tissues are receiving more oxygen and other nutrients important for healing. RLT also has a proven anti-inflammatory effect and can boost your own natural collagen levels.

When you incorporate red-light therapy into your life, along with other aspects of a healthy lifestyle such as circadian rhythm optimization, a nutritious diet, proper sleep, exercise, and stress reduction, you can keep your cellular energy production and your immune system working at an optimal level. This will help your body to respond more effectively to viral and bacterial threats.

How Red Light Therapy Can Help Reduce Signs of Aging

Red light therapy is not a quick fix that only treats the surface layers of the skin. While it does promote skin health, more importantly, it stimulates the start of several biological processes and treats the underlying conditions that accelerate aging.

Wrinkles and Fine Lines

Red light improves the appearance of skin that has been damaged or aged by the UV light (from the sun), which breaks down the collagen and elastin fibers that make the skin toned.

Red light therapy has the potential to increase collagen production in the skin, which lifts and tightens loose skin, reducing wrinkles.

Other than collagen benefits, red light therapy also improves blood circulation and aids in both the production of fibroblasts and the development of new capillaries. Through these, red light can give you a smoother skin tone, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, repair sun-damaged skin, lighten and fade stretch marks, reduce the appearance of scars, and heal acne and other skin conditions.

In another 2013 study, a group of 136 people aged 27 to 79 received red light therapy twice a week for 15 weeks. At the end of the period, those treated with red light therapy reported significantly improved skin complexion, including a visible reduction in wrinkles, fine lines, and signs of aging.

A study in 2013 conducted red light therapy on women aged 30 to 55. After six weeks of treatment, the participants saw significantly reduced wrinkles around their eyes. The researchers concluded that RLT“had positive effects on wrinkle and moisture content of adult women’s faces.

Mitochondrial Dysfunction

Red light can reverse a condition called mitochondrial dysfunction, which is the root cause of rapid aging. Mitochondrial dysfunction occurs when the mitochondria, the energy producers of the cells, are unable to convert raw materials into energy.

This condition has been flagged as a leading contributor to many chronic conditions, including neurodegenerative disorders and rapid skin aging since energy-depleted cells are unable to perform their functions and become more vulnerable to viruses and bacteria.

Mitochondrial dysfunction may be caused by several factors, such as inflammation, genetic abnormalities, chronic stress, poor diet disease, or environmental factors such as certain drugs and cigarette smoke.

Deep penetrating red light therapy restores normal mitochondrial functioning by stimulating the production of a cellular fuel called adenosine triphosphate (ATP). More fuel energizes the cells so they can perform their specialized functions, repair themselves, and replicate.

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Telomere Length

Cellular senescence (the cell’s inability to progress through the cell cycle) is a normal process that happens as we age. The reason that cellular senescence occurs is due to our telomeres shortening over time. Each time cells divide for growth or tissue repair telomere length reduces. 

When it reaches zero the cells can no longer divide and die. But there are other causes as well. Stress, chronic disease, infection, and inflammation all contribute to telomere shortening.

Red light therapy, in conjunction with maintaining a healthy lifestyle, will delay telomere shortening and potentially help them regrow.

Genomic Instability

Genome instability is caused by defects in certain processes that control the way cells divide. It is a characteristic of most types of cancer. These defects may include mutations in certain genes involved in repairing damaged DNA or mistakes that don’t get corrected when DNA is copied in a cell.

Red light therapy can help genomes have less damage, which increases genome quality, reproducibility, and viable yield.

How To Use Red Light Therapy in Your Anti-Aging Routine

Thanks to LED technology, you can achieve younger-looking skin from the comfort of your own home.

The key to success is consistency and patience. It’s important to remember that red light therapy is not a quick fix. In contrast, it is an inside-out approach that treats the root cause of aging skin, such as chronic inflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction.

Skin cells take about a month to regenerate and they don’t all regenerate at once. Plus, collagen and elastin proteins need time to form and strengthen the support structure of the skin. You should think of red light therapy as a long-term but highly effective treatment. You can expect to see results after around 1-4 months of consistent use.

There is no hard and fast rule for the duration of sessions. For some, 5 minutes is enough, while others may need longer sessions. As a rule of thumb, 10 minutes per day is a good amount of time to treat skin issues.

As to the frequency, red light therapy is safe to use every day. In fact, many people like to incorporate it into their daily routine. For the best results, we recommend having 3 sessions per week.

If you’re ready to make red light therapy a part of your anti-aging routine, check out our high-quality red light devices!

Sample Application: How to Use RLT to Minimize Wrinkles and Fine Lines

Device to use

Our RED LIGHT PANEL is the ideal device to use, because of its size and coverage area. Shop RED LIGHT PANEL and our other RLT devices here.

Duration

20 minutes is the optimal duration

Distance

We recommend positioning the device 6 inches away from your face.

Wavelength:

For optimal results, we recommend 660nm and 850nm (red light).

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What is Chromotherapy

As humans, we are made of energy and fueled by light. While nutrition and exercise play a role in our well-being and health, light plays a crucial role in us functioning optimally. New and groundbreaking research is unearthing a new understanding of how our cells function and the evidence points to the power of light.

Through technological advancements in science, it’s discovered that our bodies operate similar to a battery. Wavelengths of light give us power, while our overall health determines our ability to receive and maintain the energy from light. And this is where led red light therapy comes into the equation.

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What is Chromotherapy?

Have you heard of Chromotherapy before? Chromotherapy, also known as Color Therapy, is an alternative healing treatment to improve your overall health and wellbeing. But what does that exactly mean? Well, Chemotherapy uses different color light within an infrared sauna to heal your body from the inside out.

Chromotherapy is best described as the following: “Modern chromotherapy is defined as the practice of applying light in the form of color to the body in order to balance “energy” that may be lacking. It is based on the belief that each of the colors possesses a frequency of a specific vibration, and each vibration is related to a different physical quality. 

An imbalance in the energy systems of the full body red light therapy, whether it be on the physical, emotional, spiritual, or mental level, may therefore manifest as an illness or ailment. It is through the application of colors are that the energies are brought back into balance so that health and harmony can be restored.”

The power of light

Light is an essential part of the human experience. All beings follow light and need it to survive. Light and color can affect mood, health, and psychological reactions. For example, when we look at the ocean, we feel calm. When the sun is rising in the morning, we feel rejuvenated and energized. When we buy groceries, we seek vegetables bright in color, which indicates ripeness. While we may not be aware of it, we heavily react to light and color.

And naturally, different colors are used for different purposes. The following colors have an immense effect on the human body.

  • Red: stimulates the body and aids with colds, fatigue, and chills. It provides energy to the heart, rejuvenates the organs, and improves circulation.
  • Yellow: a powerful color; it increases neuromuscular tone, helps digestion, cleanses the body, and purifies the blood.
  • Blue: It helps the parasympathetic system and decreases blood pressure and heart rate. It also aids with sleep disorders and headaches. Also addresses infections.
  • Orange: helps to enhance one’s overall mood. Addresses stomach and digestion issues as well as asthma and bronchitis.
  • Green: reduces swelling in the joints and tissues. It also calms the body’s nervous system.
  • Violet: promotes the functioning of the lymphatic system and aids those going through menopause. It also improves the effects of medication.
  • Turquoise: relaxes the mind and helps regulate imbalances in the digestive system and lungs.

Combining Chromotherapy with infrared rays stimulates serotonin production, giving you the feeling you’ve been bathing in the sun all day. With infrared light creating biochemical changes in the cells, the body can heal from within, tackling health issues and injuries.

Chromotherapy has been used for centuries. Doctors use red light therapy stand and red light therapy pads on babies with jaundice to break down the excess bilirubin to exit through the infant’s liver. medical-grade red light therapy devices are used to treat various skin conditions, while it’s also used to treat people with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SADs).

Chromotherapy can come in different forms and devices, depending on your needs. However, you want to make sure your red light therapy pads is approved by the appropriate organizations and made with quality.

Luckily, Youlumi Medical produces MDSAP-certified and FDA-approved red light therapy bulbs products and devices for your own at-home treatment or even for your patients. We’ve worked hard to provide solutions for both patients and healthcare practitioners, catering to various needs.

Whether you’re looking to private label your own red light therapy bulbs or for home use, contact our team, as we would love to help you through your light therapy journey.

The European and Asian manufacturer of led light therapy devices, Youlumi Co., Ltd specializes in manufacturing LED lighting products. We have a professional and experienced R&D team determined to overcome the challenges of the design, development and production phases of lighting manufacturing that heals and prevents cold sores better than ever. This technology will help over 120 million US people each year.  

A cold sore (oral herpes) is a type of the herpes simplex virus. According to the National Institute of Health, about 50% – 80% of US adults have oral herpes. The symptoms occur about 2 to 3 times yearly, often a (white) fluid-filled blister around the mouth.

People who are suffering from cold sore symptoms experience pain and inflamed skin. A constantly tingling feeling irritates the skin for approximately ten days or longer. 

When the blister is there, it is recommended not to kiss, not have oral sex, don’t touch the blister or the skin around it, and pay attention to the type of food you eat! For example, when eating salted fries or crisps, some salt could get on the blister, worsening the pain.

Current treatment methods are limited to creams to reduce pain, anti-bacterial creams to speed up healing, and patches to protect the skin while it heals. All of these treatments worsen the visibility of a cold sore, making people feel more insecure, and some creams may not even work if the blister already appears on the skin.

The fda approved red light therapy at home (Food and Drug Authority) in America recently cleared a treatment method for cold sores. This treatment method uses a specific light wave to kill the bacteria in the blister and help speed healing. The treatment should be done for 3 minutes, three times per day. 

You only need to do this for two days, and your cold sore will heal 30% faster than conventional treatments, like creams. Besides that, the treatment can also be used as a maintenance treatment to reduce the number of times the symptoms appear. This is a real breakthrough in treating cold sores and will speed up recovery and reduce symptoms for about 120 million Americans every year!

Led red light therapy for cold sores is non-prescription and can be used from the comfort of your home. This touchless treatment is the most hygienic and safe way of treating cold sores. The technology is implemented in a simple and lightweight design and is easy to carry with you and take on a trip!

Low-level laser therapy, also referred to as low-level light therapy, is the solution to red light therapy for hair growth that you’ve been waiting for. While it’s not a hair loss treatment that works for everyone, with red light therapy for hair, hair regrowth is possible. 

The most appealing aspect of this treatment, aside from the fact that many men and women have reported that it’s effective, is the fact that you have total control over the frequency of treatment. And it’s for a flat fee.

After purchasing a device, you can use it for several years to treat thinning hair or hair loss. Of course,red light therapy for hair won’t work for everyone. But, considering there are no known side effects, it’s very gentle on the scalp and it’s a much more affordable option compared to expensive surgical procedures, makes it the best choice for hair loss sufferers on a tight budget. Here are the best red light therapy for hair growth in 2022.

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The cons of red light therapy panel

What is red light therapy?

Red light therapy (RLT) is an emerging treatmenta treatment that uses low wavelength red light to reportedly improve your skin’s appearance, showing promise in treating wrinkles, redness, acne, scars and other signs of aging. It’s also touted to treat other medical conditions.

Many researchers say more clinical trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness as a treatment. To date, there’s a lot of ongoing research, publication of small studies and a much discussion on the internet about the effectiveness of red light therapy for all types of health uses. 

Results of some studies do show some promise, but the full effectiveness of red light therapy has yet to be determined.Red light therapy is also known as photobiomodulation (PBM) or low-level laser therapy (LLLT). Like so many crucial scientific breakthroughs, it was discovered by accident when Dr. Endre Mester noticed the positive effects of a low-level laser on hair growth and wound healing in mice. 

This led to greater scientific interest in stimulating cells to improve healing and growth, and the field of photobiomodulation was born.Since then, many advancements have been made in the realm of red light therapy and medicine. Many people use red light therapy for muscle recovery or to maintain healthy skin. It has also been used to improve sleep, help inflammation, and enhance mental acuity.

Red light therapy is just like the wavelengths of light your body needs from sunlight, but without the heat or UV rays that may cause sun damage. Red light therapy is a healthier alternative to all the bright blue light we’re surrounded by every day, which can make it harder to sleep and may lead to other health problems. 

Today, many people work indoors and look at screens for extended periods of time. Red light therapy can help offset the negative effects of blue light and promote overall wellness and cellular balance.

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What are the cons of red light therapy panel?

Red light therapy devices include red led light therapy belt ,red led light therapy cap ,LED hand held therapy light,red led light therapy bulb,red led light therapy down light and red light therapy panel…If you are looking for red light therapy for weight loss,one of the best at home red light therapy is red light therapy panel.Red light therapy panel use 660nm & 850nm SMD Chips.

The most beneficial red light wavelength for skin is commonly considered to be 660 nm, which is near the upper range of visible red light. This wavelength has deeper penetration than the shorter 630 nm wavelength, with similar effects.660nm is believed to be the best single wavelength for the stimulation and healing of damaged or abnormal human cell tissue. 

This is because of its compatibility with cells in the body. Healthy cells emit wavelengths between 600nm and 725nm, on average, whereas unhealthy cells emit a shorter wavelength.The most commonly used infrared wavelength for security camera lighting is 850nm IR, it provides best performance versus invisibility balance. 

Although 850nm IR is invisible to the human eye as “light”, it does produce a slight red glow at the LED light source.660nm of red light.This light can be seen by the eyes and targets skin cells.850nm of near infrared light.This light cannot be seen by the eyes and targets deep tissue.Irradiance is an important indicator of red light therapy panel.Irradiance, also known as irradiance, is the radiation flux per unit area of the illuminated surface, in watts per square meter (W/m2).

The higher the power, the greater the radiation illuminance and the stronger the energy.Like our red light therapy panels:36W is 105mW/cm2 @ 3″ ;150W is 110mW/cm2 @ 6″;300W is 120mW/cm2 @ 6″;450W is 130mW/cm2 @ 6″;600W is 135mW/cm2 @ 6″.

【PERFECT RED LIGHT THERAPY COMBINATION】: Deep red 660 and near infrared 850nm is the best combination wavelength for therapy. The red therapy panel can helps to improve skin problems.Used as red light therapy for weight loss.Best red light therapy to use at home.

【THREE MODES OFFER MORE FLEXIBILITY】: Red light 660nm stimulates collagen production for improved skin texture and tone, smoothing fine wrinkles and creating a noticeably radiant glow. Near-infrared light (NIR) 850nm penetrates deeper into body tissue, even into bone, to improve circulation throughout the body which repairs deep tissue. Use both wavelengths together to achieve the best overall results!Best at home red light therapy!

【HIGH IRRADIANCE】The Youlumi Red Light Therapy Panel features dual chip LEDs which deliver an irradiance level as high as 120 mW/cm2 at the surface of the lamp, and about 100mW/cm2 at a distance of 6 inches. Different from other products, this light therapy panel is preset with one 660nm and one 850nm chips for each LED. This doubles the accuracy and targeting effect of infrared light therapy.

【TIME SETTINGS】The smart control system allows you to conveniently set  in 1 second increments.Timekeeping mode include:Second -Time range: 0-999s;Minute-Time range: 0-999min;Hour-Time range: 0-999h. If you want to enjoy a longer session, just set the time to zero and the light panel will remain on until you turn it off again. Super slim design 10.43″x8.66″x2.76″, includes instruction manual, hanging kit, and eyeshade.Best at home red light therapy!

【SIMPLE & SAFE】: The therapy panel comes with a 3m switch power cord, which can be used directly after connection.Easy and safe, no side effects or risk of infection, no addiction. You can enjoy your light time quality at any time and anywhere instead of going to the beauty salon and paying the expensive cost every time.Best red light therapy to use at home.

【ENJOY THERAPY ANYTIME】: The red therapy panel can be hung (horizontally or vertically) or placed independently.You can read in bed, watch TV on the sofa, and use the LED light panel when playing computer games.And at the same time red light therapy for weight loss .Best at home red light therapy.

【GREAT QUALITY】: Advanced LED, with excellent robustness, high reliability,The red light therapy devices has long service life and can be used for up to 50000 hours.Perfect solution for daily home therapy applications.

【100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE】: While most people fit for our red light device, no work for everyone. It is prohibited for lactating women, pregnant women and children.Please feel free to contact us if there is any problem during use.

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How do I get the best results from red light therapy panel?

For our 36W MINI red light therapy panel, we recommend:

  1. Distance: 1 – 6 inches.
  2. Exposure to each area for 5-30 minutes, Than move to the next treatment area.
  3. Frequency: 2 times to 14 times per week.

For our 150W 300W 450W 600W red light therapy panels,we recommend:

For skin issues, we want between 5 J to roughly 15 J per area. So optimal treatment times with the lights are:

  1. 30 seconds to 2.5 minutes per area (if the light is 6″ away).
  2. 1 to 3.5 minutes per area (if the light is 12″ away).
  3. 2 to 5 minutes per area (if the light is 18″ away).

For deeper issues (muscle bone brain, organs, glands, fat, etc.).

We want around 20-60 J per area, so optimal treatment times and treatment distances are:

  1. 2 to 7 minutes per area (if the light is 6″ inches away).
  2. 5 to 10 minutes per area (if the light is 12″ away).
  3. 8 to 15 minutes per area (if the light is 18” away).

Frequency: Do this 2 to 14 times a week until results are felt.

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Save your hair – infrared physiotherapy cap

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Nowadays, people’s hair loss problem is becoming more and more serious, more and more even shout bald, hair loss crowd is also more and more underage. Hair is equivalent to our second “face”, once the hair loss, than hurt face value. “A handsome man becomes an uncle, a beautiful woman becomes a mother” and even a good-looking egg can’t stop the attack of [baldness].

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Causes of hair loss

1, common hair loss is “androgenetic alopecia” (androgenetic alopecia, AGA), also known as seborrheic alopecia, its culprit is DHT, according to statistics, the prevalence of men is about 21.3%, the prevalence of women is about 60% (yes, women also have androgens). 

In both men and women, AGA is the most common type of hair loss, bar none. excessive androgens in the body of AGA patients, when they encounter 5a reductase, produce dihydrotestosterone. Under the influence of dihydrotestosterone, the scalp becomes greasy and inflamed, and even the hair follicle cells are gradually damaged, eventually becoming severe hair loss.

2, family inheritance, according to the domestic epidemiological survey know, androgenetic alopecia patients with family genetic history accounted for 53.3% ~ 63.9%, and the paternal line is higher than the maternal line. Whether male or female, hair loss genes can be inherited from both parents’ families. And hair loss has the potential to skip generations and randomly affect the boy or girl in the family.

3, Staying up late, drinking alcohol, perming and dyeing, too tightly banded hair, psychological stress, sickness or due to surgical drugs, etc.

So there is a lot we can do about it: less late nights, regulate diet, good scalp care when perming and dyeing, timely mood adjustment, etc.

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Is there any help for hair loss?

In addition to the above-mentioned adjustment of their own state, we can also use “external forces”.

First let’s understand the hair growth cycle.Although small, the hair follicle is a cyclical organ, with each growth cycle lasting several years. There are generally three phases: anagen, metaplasia and diapause.

The anagen phase: lasts 2-6 years and the majority of our hair is in a state of continuous growth during this cycle.

Degenerative phase: lasts 2-3 weeks and the hair growth rate slows down.

Resting phase: lasts 2-3 months, when the hair has completely stopped growing, the hair roots are very shallow and the hair falls out easily.

In addition to the above-mentioned adjustment of their own state, we can also use “external forces”.

Red light

As early as 2007, the FDA officially approved the use of low energy laser (LLLT) devices for hair loss treatment, which in the past was often treated by taking medication and rubbing it in, but medication has more side effects.

The creation of the low energy laser has added a safe and non-invasive treatment option for hair loss sufferers. Low-energy laser treatment combined with conventional medications can also enhance the efficacy of the treatment. 

Low-energy lasers are red or near-infrared light with low power density, which itself has the effect of promoting wound healing and nerve regeneration.

Red light is able to affect the activity of some enzymes in body tissues basically by microbial chemical changes, and can have adjusting and balancing effects on various cell biological enzymes in the body. For example, it has a buffering effect on 5-a reductase, which affects androgenic alopecia, and complexine enzyme reaction, which affects gray hair.

Red light can enhance the production of deoxyribonucleic acid in body tissue cells, which in turn can enhance the production of protein, the main component of hair, accounting for 85%-90% of hair.Studies have confirmed that low-energy laser with a wavelength of 650nm and 5mW can promote blood circulation and growth factor release. 

accelerate the synthesis of energy needed for hair growth, stimulate the redevelopment of hair follicles, reverse the hair growth cycle (lengthening the length of the hair growth phase and shortening the length of the hair regression and resting phase) thus improving hair loss and making hair growth healthier.

 

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There are many low-energy laser hair growth products on the market, laser comb with a small number of laser lights, slow effect, and the use of hand-held, difficult to adhere to the use; seemingly very advanced laser helmet and too heavy, wearing easy to headache; 

YOULUMI infrared physical therapy cap is a lightweight hair growth equipment, the total weight of an ordinary hat weight.

940nm850nm630nm threewavelengths,

irradiance up to 170mw/cmÂē,

strong penetrating ability, can directly through the scalp on the hair follicles, wake up has been atrophied, often close the hair follicles newborn, re-grow more healthy hair.

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  1. Through the infrared baking heat energy, to achieve the effect of removing the scalp exuberant oil, because too much oil, often fused with the scalp metabolites, affecting the health of the hair follicles and scalp.
  2. By activating blood circulation and expanding blood vessels, the effect of improving microcirculation below the hair papillae is achieved, restoring the blood supply function for the atrophied hair follicles and making the pigment cells start synthesizing melanin particles again.
  3. For those tissues damaged because of microcirculation disorder, hair papilla cells are not supplied with microcirculation nutrients for a long time, the thermal energy of infrared ray can improve the self-repair ability of hair papilla cells.
  4. For scalp inflammation such as folliculitis and dermatophytosis, drug treatment can cause absorption disorder, which can play the role of anti-inflammatory and sterilization, so that it can resume drug absorption as soon as possible.

In addition to preventing hair loss, YOULUMI infrared physical therapy cap can also inhibit the production of DHT, to regulate scalp oil secretion, so as to reduce the occurrence of excessive scalp oil, breeding fungus dandruff increase. Regular wear can also maintain our scalp hair follicles, reduce scalp aging, and slowly to the scalp well, once the hair gets a healthy and stable growth environment, it can take root deeper to absorb sufficient nutrients to thrive. In the long run, the hair grows better and better, the more it grows, hair oil, hair loss, gray hair, and other troubles away from us!!

YOULUMI infrared physical therapy cap, casual hair care, work, study both. As long as the power is plugged in, you can read a book, work, play with the phone, and travel in the process, anytime, anywhere to enjoy the “scalp was awakened feeling”.

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red light therapy for hair loss

Infrared heat energy can make the drug absorption to maximize, will be applied to the scalp after the drug, put on the cap, laser and drug of the two-pronged, mutual action, can better promote the operation of light therapy, as well as the absorption of the scalp, so that the drug penetration into the hair follicle.

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Infrared light physiotherapy belt for both people and pets

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In order to honor their parents, many children buy infrared physiotherapy belts for their elders during the New Year holidays. Some friends will be worried about the infrared belt will not have side effects, not quite clear about the principle of lumbar belt, and the scope of application, etc. Today, I will explain to you in detail.

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What is the principle of red light therapy lamp?

Infrared ray can be roughly divided into three parts, namely, near infrared, wavelength of (3 ~ 2.5) um ~ (1 ~ 0.75) um between; infrared, wavelength of (40 ~ 25) um ~ (3 ~ 2.5) um between; far infrared, wavelength of 1500 um ~ (25 ~ 40) um between.

Among them, the wavelength of 760nm ~ 2000nm near infrared wavelength, is the human body can accept the strongest penetrating ability of the treatment light, its energy can reach the subcutaneous tissue 8 ~ 10cm deep, penetrate the skin, subcutaneous tissue directly to the bones and organs.

The role of infrared physical therapy lamp

Infrared light on the human body, in terms of it and the human body has a very obvious heat-poly effect. Then I explain to you here, because the near-infrared light waves match the human body’s radiation, which can produce a warming effect, and the heat is easily absorbed by the body tissues.

Which can cause vasodilation, accelerated blood flow, improved local blood circulation, and enhanced tissue nutrient metabolism, because it promotes human metabolism, infrared light is also known as the “light of life “In this way, it can accelerate the absorption of local exudates, such as bruises and fluid accumulation, promote the decreasing of swelling, and enhance the self-repair of joints and bone tissues.

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Infrared light, from the perspective of human cells, activates tissue cells. When the human body is irradiated by infrared light, it can cut off the long chains of certain connective macromolecular groups (30-40 water molecules) in the body, forming small molecular groups composed of 5-6 water molecules, so that the number and speed of water molecules penetrating into the cell membrane are greatly increased. 

On the one hand, it cleans the cells and strengthens the discharge of toxic substances; on the other hand, it strengthens the exchange of oxygen and nutrients, and other materials and energy, so that the cell membrane and intracellular calcium ion activity is enhanced.

Infrared light can improve microcirculation. Microcirculation refers to the blood circulation in the microvessels between micro-arteries and micro-veins. Its basic function is to realize material exchange between blood and tissue cells, transport nutrients (including nutrients and oxygen) and excrete waste (including carbon dioxide and metabolites), so the microcirculation is the “second heart” of the human body. 

Under normal conditions, the microcirculatory blood flow is compatible with the metabolic level of human tissues and organs, so that the physiological functions of all organs in the body can operate normally. 

When the microcirculation dysfunction or the microcirculation blood volume perfusion is reduced, it cannot meet the needs of tissue oxidation metabolism and causes tissue and organ dysfunction or failure, which is an important reason for the occurrence and development of many diseases.

Combined with the above principles, that is why NIR therapy is widely used in the clinical treatment of inflammatory diseases.

The principle of infrared physiotherapy lumbar belt heating is actually to add massage effect on the basis of infrared light, which can stimulate human acupuncture points, such as for dysmenorrhea patients, can effectively massage the Zhongji point, Guangyuan point, uterus point, these points are important points related to the future of women. 

When these points are massaged through the use of a self-heating magnetic therapy belt, it will have the effect of warming the uterus and the abdomen as well as the stomach, eventually allowing the pain of dysmenorrhea to ease or even disappear, curing the uterine cold and successful conception.

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The scope of application of infrared physiotherapy lumbar belt

  1. lumbar muscle strain. The use of the body’s own energy and moisture, continuous release of thermal energy, close to use for about half an hour can feel the obvious heat therapy effect, improve human microcirculation, accelerate metabolism, and quickly eliminate fatigue.
  2.  lumbar disc protrusion, lumbar disease patients. Due to the role of magnetic lines, the formation of magnetic fields around the waist, through the continuous diffusion of magnetic waves and stimulation, the human skin can be micro-kneading, so as to achieve the role of muscle relaxation. The support strip piece not only plays a supporting role, but also plays a certain traction role on the waist.
  3.  suitable for dysmenorrhea, kidney deficiency, spleen and stomach disorders, the body is afraid of cold, postpartum pain, lower abdominal cold, cold pain in the waist, stomach cold stomach pain; long-term wear can burn excess body fat to achieve a certain weight loss effect.

The following YOULUMI infrared light physiotherapy belt is ideal for the above conditions, effectively reducing inflammation and pain, having improved blood circulation, promoting tissue repair and regeneration, eliminating swelling, and accelerating wound healing.Beautiful appearance, excellent performance, four types for your choice

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Each LED diode has three chips inside, one 660nm and two 850nm. the fabric is soft, comfortable and breathable!It also has an outstanding feature that it can be used not only on people, but also on pets, especially horses with lumbar and abdominal areas and joints that are prone to injury.And this infrared light physical therapy belt also passed FDA approval, is a very good choice!

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6 Red Light Therapy Benefits

History

In the early 1990s, NASA found that red light could activate plant growth in space in the absence of sunlight.

The red light was then studied for its ability to increase energy inside human cells. The human body needs to make ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) and cellular energy to function and survive. This occurs naturally when our bodies are exposed to natural sunlight.

Most people don’t get nearly enough sunlight; the average American spends over 90% of their time indoors, surrounded by bright artificial light.

Red and near-infrared wavelengths of natural light stimulate the mitochondria in our cells. The mitochondria turn the light into usable energy for our bodies through the process of cellular respiration.

Red light therapy may be beneficial because it boosts the production of ATP which may enhance healing.

Because it can also reduce inflammation, it may help conditions like arthritis and acne. 

Red light may also help decrease signs of aging by replenishing the collagen in your skin.

Perhaps you’ve heard celebrities raving about the benefits of red light, or seen advertisements on Instagram for expensive red-light emitting devices. 

Red light therapy is a treatment that uses LED lights or lasers to expose the body to red light, the longest wavelength of visible light on the visible light spectrum. It’s sometimes referred to as RLT, photobiomodulation therapy, or low-level laser light therapy.

Some research suggests that exposing yourself to red light for 5 to 20 minutes may increase the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP,) a compound that stores and provides energy to your cells. 

That increase in cellular energy can be beneficial when it comes to repairing skin damage and wound healing, says Laura Buford, MD, a dermatologist at Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery.

“While more research is needed to understand the full benefits and mechanisms of red light therapy beds, there is evidence to suggest it may be beneficial in improving certain skin conditions including acne, aging, hair loss, wound care, and sun damage,” Buford says. 

Here are six potential red light therapy benefits

1. Reduce inflammation 

Inflammation is a process that helps your body fight infection and heal — but chronic inflammation that lingers in the body is linked to a range of disorders including: 

  • Diabetes
  • Heart disease 
  • Cancer
  • Depression
  • Bowel diseases

In animal studies, best red light therapy has been shown to reduce inflammation by decreasing levels of inflammation-causing molecules called pro-inflammatory cytokines. 

2.Improve acne

Light-based and laser therapies are often used to treat acne because the light can penetrate deep within the skin. 

Red light therapy for home targets your sebaceous glands — small ducts that release a pore-clogging, acne-causing oil called sebum. The effect of the light helps reduce inflammation within those sebaceous glands, which may improve the appearance of acne.

Some research suggests that red light appears to be most effective as an acne treatment when used with a type of drug called a photosensitizing agent — particularly among patients whose acne doesn’t respond to topical therapy or oral antibiotics. One over-the-counter photosynthesizing agent is alpha-lipoic acid (ALA).

You should know that photodynamic therapy can make you more sensitive to light for as long as three months post-procedure. Other possible side effects include:

  • Swelling at the area of skin treated
  • Skin discoloration
  • Scales crusts or blisters
  • Itching or burning
  • Skin infections

3.Decrease signs of aging

Your skin is largely made of collagen, a protein that prevents it from sagging and keeps it looking and feeling plump. While collagen is naturally produced by the body, sun exposure, smoking, pollution exposure, and aging decrease production causing skin to lose elasticity and appear to sag and wrinkle.

A 2014 study found full-body exposure to red light over the course of 30, twice-a-week sessions increased collagen density on participants’ faces and caused visible improvements in wrinkles and skin roughness. 

4. Reduce pain from arthritis

Red light therapy devices could help reduce pain from a couple types of arthritis: 

Osteoarthritis: a degenerative disease that affects the fingers, knees, and hips. 

Rheumatoid arthritis: an autoimmune condition causing inflamed joints. 

Recent human studies are limited. One small study from 1992 found that red light therapy led to a more than 50% reduction in arthritis pain from patients with degenerative osteoarthritis in both knees.

A more recent 2013 study in rats found similar results that low-level laser light reduced inflammation in knee joints with osteoarthritis. However, the researchers note that more thorough research is necessary before light therapy can be recommended as a “valid therapy.”

5.Promote wound healing

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While research on adult humans is limited, animal and in-vitro studies suggest red light can accelerate the healing process of cutaneous wounds. 

Studies have found treating wounds with red LED light:

  • Reduction in inflammatory cells
  • Increased fibroblasts (connective tissue cells that produce collagen and fibers) 
  • Collagen synthesis 
  • Angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation) and tissue formation 

All of the above are involved in the wound healing process. 

6. Boost hair growth 

Androgenetic alopecia, a genetic condition that causes hair loss, is the most frequent cause of hair loss in both males and females, affecting an estimated 80 million people in the United States. 

A small 2013 study found that best red light therapy using red light significantly improved hair counts in males with androgenetic alopecia. In the study, participants were treated every other day for 16 weeks, for a total of 60, 25-minute long sessions. 

Insider takeaway

Red light therapy devices is a treatment involving exposing the body to red light using LED lamps or lasers. While some of the data on red light appears promising, more studies are needed to determine exactly how red light therapy for home works, and how it can most benefit patients. 

“Results vary from patient to patient and are typically subtle after one session,” Buford says. “More research is needed to further characterize the benefits of red light therapy beds , but it appears to be a promising treatment in the field of dermatology.”

This process, known as Photobiomodulation, has been extensively researched for many years. It adds measurable energy to the mitochondria of your cells, leading to a number of wellness benefits.

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Red Light Therapy Devices at Your Fingertips

Red light therapy for weight loss is a great type of light therapy treatment that can help with many health concerns from skin conditions. It was originally developed by NASA to help grow plants effectively in space. Then it changed to becoming a therapeutic option that you can use to help make your life better. Today, there are even red light therapy devices that you can use at home any time that you want.

Many people who are considering whether to use red light therapy or not wonder how long they will need to be under the light and how long they need to use the treatment to see and maintain their results. Let’s take a look at how to answer this to help you see how great red light therapy can be.

What is Red Light Therapy

Full body red light therapy is basically a treatment that you can use that relies on red color wavelengths. These wavelengths are able to penetrate the upper layer of the skin, providing it with energy and the ability to heal the skin.

Red light therapy for skin promotes collagen growth and the reduction of wrinkles. The treatment is safe and effective, without harmful side effects, making it the perfect option to choose.

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The Good Light

Electromagnetic radiation is characterized by its wavelength (or frequency) and its intensity. When the wavelength is within the visible spectrum (the range of wavelengths humans can perceive, approximately from 390 nm to 700 nm), it is known as “visible light”.

Red light emits wavelengths between 620-700 nm. Red and infrared light that falls within the wavelength range of 650-850 nm, is extremely beneficial and is regarded as deep red light therapy. These wavelengths of light are bioactive in humans and affect the function of our cells.

Based on animal and insect studies scientists determine that red light at 670 nm may improve retinal sensitivity and color vision. Red light therapy achieves this outcome by improving the photoreceptor’s mitochondrial performance. Some studies suggest that a specific part of the spectrum, such as red light, thickens the choroid and might ultimately prevent myopia.

However, this has not yet been tested in children. How does this work? Some scientists think red light recharges the cell’s powerhouse or “battery,” known as the mitochondria. During a  deep red light therapy treatment, chromophores within our cellular mitochondria absorb red and infrared light photons and convert them into energy. Mitochondria are the powerhouses of cells, responsible for making adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell’s form of energy, and enhancing the consumption of oxygen.

Infrared Light Radiation

Infrared radiation (IR), or infrared light, is a type of radiant energy that’s invisible to human eyes but that we can feel as heat. All objects in the universe emit some level of IR radiation. Infrared radiation is divided into the following three bands: IR‐A (near-infrared): 760 and 1,400 nm‐B (mid-infrared): 1,400 and 3,000 nm‐C (far-infrared): 3,000 nm and 1 mm

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Clinical research shows red light therapy reduces fat and helps with weight management. Red light therapy’s positive effects on fat and cellulite loss, obesity control, and cosmetic body enhancement have been seen in numerous clinical trials in recent years. 

And unlike many solutions promoted for weight loss, such as medications and surgery, red and near-infrared light therapy is a safe, natural, and noninvasive option for becoming healthier and more fit.

Since this is natural light without any UV attached, red light therapy for skin is completely safe and will not cause damage. Right now it is most commonly used to help with a variety of skin conditions, though there is growing research to see whether this type of full-body red light therapy can be used to treat other issues like inflammation, help with weight loss, and more.

How Often Should I Do Red Light Therapy Panel?

Once you have found the right specialist to help with your red light therapy devices, it is time to decide how often, and for how long, you should use the red light therapy panel.

One recent study that was done to see how effective this therapy is on wrinkles, fine lines, and skin texture found that doing deep red light therapy for half an hour two times a week provided positive results and good satisfaction from the users.

The good news is that this type of light therapy is proven safe and doesn’t have any negative side effects. You don’t even need to worry about any downtime when the treatment is done. This allows you to experiment a bit to see what seems to work the best for you without causing any damage.

A good place to start is to do three to five sessions a week for up to a month to start getting the results that you want. After that first month, you can then reduce the number of times, usually, two or three is fine, for another 12 weeks.

You will need to keep using the light therapy for the long term if you would like to keep those results. You can reduce it to just a few times a week and still see this work. It is even possible to use light therapy a few times on the same day.

Then you need to consider how long you should do each session. This will really depend on what you are using the red light for. The best thing to consider is the energy units of the red light therapy panel you have, or the joules, rather than the clock. So, if you are doing a session to get some more brain benefits, you need to go for a few thousand joules for each session. You can go until you get that much out of it and you are set to go.

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If you are worried about getting the right amount of time and doing the therapy for a long enough time, you can always work with a specialist to make this a little bit easier. They can set up the sessions and the intensity to help you see all the results that you want, without you having to put in the work or worry about it at all.

How Much Do Red LED Light Therapy Treatments Cost?

Red light therapy cost varies, but you know the saying, “you get what you pay for,” so don’t simply go with the least expensive device. While there is a range of red light therapy costs, do your homework. When investing in a quality device, remember that not all devices are created equally. Select an FDA-cleared option to ensure the efficacy, safety and results of professional-grade equipment.

If red light therapy cost is of particular concern for you, it’s important to remember that you are investing in your own health (if using at home) or the health of your clients if you are a professional user investing in your business.

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