Monday, March 11, 2013

Red Light Therapy

I have come across ads for NASA-discovered red light therapy for treating both muscle problems and skin problems, so I was surprised to see a red light therapy bed when joining my  gym. Red light therapy beds are popping up in many tanning salons and spas as a “reverse-aging” treatment. How exactly do they work? Red light therapy uses infared light which has a stronger wavelength than other types of light and is able to penetrate the skin deeper. It does not , however, expose the skin to any skin-damaging UV light.  

It has become an anti-aging treatment because it increases collagen production.  But how can it also help treat pain? Red light stimulates the production of Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) .  ATP helps to increase blood circulation, which reduces swelling and inflammation.

The treatment is being tested for all different types of issues , even cancer.
NASA Light Therapy And Near Infrared Therapy on Cancer Video
Recommended treatment is 3-4 days per week, for 4-6 weeks then continuing with 1-2 days per week. So far I am on week 3 of my treatment. It is relaxing and feels like sitting in the sun without the guilt. I can’t say that I see a difference in aches and pains yet but I have noticed that my skin has definetly gotten clearer.  Stay tuned for more updates as  I continue the treatments!

 
 
 
Information Sources:
Red Light Therapy Information
What Is Red Light Therapy?




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