Infrared Therapy

Infrared Therapy

How did red light therapy originate? Nasa was experimenting with plant growth and healing astronauts and from there branched to other developments. What does red light therapy do? Red light acts upon the mitochondria to improve cell efficiency in growth and rejuvenation through cells absorbing certain wavelengths and are stimulated to work. Collagen production, increased blood circulation and reducing inflammation.

Is red light therapy effective? The debate is in debate as there is a lack of evidence to support most consistent claims, however studies published are consistent in the potential for positive benefits in this still emerging field.

Is it safe? Is it same in that there is no UV however if misused there is potential for harm such as eye damage.

Red light therapy vs Infrared Sauna (near infrared depicted but long range infrared is not depicted but penetrates deepest)

https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/red-light-therapy https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22114-red-light-therapy