I don’t know what else to tell you.
Red Light Therapy has so many benefits it’s incredible.
Skin Health and Anti-Aging
Collagen Production: RLT stimulates fibroblasts in the skin to produce collagen, which can improve skin elasticity, reduce wrinkles, and promote a youthful appearance.
Wound Healing: It accelerates tissue repair by enhancing cellular energy (ATP production), aiding in faster recovery from cuts, burns, or scars.
Acne and Inflammation: The anti-inflammatory properties can reduce redness and swelling, while some studies suggest it may kill acne-causing bacteria when combined with blue light.
Pain and Inflammation Reduction
Muscle Recovery: Athletes often use RLT to reduce muscle soreness and speed up recovery after exercise by improving blood flow and reducing oxidative stress.
Joint Pain: It’s shown promise in alleviating symptoms of arthritis and other chronic pain conditions by decreasing inflammation and improving circulation.
Nerve Pain: Some evidence suggests it may help with neuropathic pain by supporting nerve regeneration.
Improved Cellular Function
Mitochondrial Boost: Red light penetrates cells and enhances mitochondrial function, increasing ATP (energy) production. This can lead to better overall cellular health and repair.
Antioxidant Effects: It may reduce oxidative stress, which is linked to aging and chronic diseases.
Mental Health and Sleep
Mood Enhancement: Preliminary studies indicate RLT might influence brain function, potentially reducing symptoms of depression or anxiety by improving blood flow and reducing inflammation in neural tissues.
Sleep Quality: Exposure to red light (especially at night) avoids the blue light that disrupts melatonin production, potentially improving sleep patterns.
Hair Growth
Stimulates Follicles: RLT has been used to treat androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness) by increasing blood flow to hair follicles and promoting cellular activity, leading to thicker, healthier hair.
Metabolic Benefits
Fat Loss: Some research suggests RLT might help break down fat cells (lipolysis), though this is still under investigation and not a primary use.
Blood Sugar Regulation: Early studies hint at improved insulin sensitivity, but more data is needed.
EMR-TEK 30% off sale ends today. I doubt they will do this again anytime soon.
You can purchase their entry-level RLT device for $175, which is unheard of. Even a home rig with red chicken lights (less effective) won’t be this cheap when you consider the energy costs.
If you aren’t convinced by now, that’s fine. I hope you’ve learned something about the benefits of RLT.
Thanks! I believe I have the model in the picture. One more question: I’ve heard not to do it much after two or three pm due to possible circadian rhythm interference. Do you agree?
I just bought this little guy a few weeks ago and I just don’t know if I’m doing it right. How close should I sit? Should I have all my skin bared or will it go through my clothing? When the bright middle light is on I know I need to close my eyes but do I need to wear the eye protection too? Thanks so much.