Most of you have heard about Red Light Therapy (a.k.a. photobiomodulation, or PBMT). It is a very powerful way to improve cell function, thus potentially impacting just about ALL health conditions. PBMT stimulates the release of free radicals from cells thus allowing more oxygen to be utilized by the cells. This results in increased cellular energy production and increased circulation while reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. PBMT has been shown to increase the rate and quality of tissue repair, improve muscle performance, enhance recovery, and reduce pain (among many other health benefits). We brought a red light therapy bed into our office and have been using it now for about three months. I can say, with certainty, that it has powerful and profound effects on a variety of health issues. As with any health intervention, it is impossible to guarantee results as everyone is different. But we’ve now seen reduction in pain, better sleep, better moods, reduced inflammatory markers, improved skin conditions (acne, age spots, blemishes, etc.), better memory and less brain fog, and even better vision. While these are all based on subjective data (what patients are reporting), the potential for results is very clear. One patient has seen positive changes in her bloodwork regarding her autoimmune condition.
Red light is the one spectrum of light that penetrates into the body. Different wavelengths penetrate to different depths, thus impacting different cells, tissues, and organs. So many devices will contain one specific wavelength in an effort to treat a specific condition. Two big factors that affect effectiveness are the amount of light you are exposed to and how close you are to the light. So, the device you use needs to be close to your body, and the more diodes of light the device has, the better.
The quality of the device you use will (obviously) affect the quality of the results. As with any newer health hack, a lot of non-reputable people and companies jump on the band wagon. So, you’ll find many devices on Amazon, but buyer beware. They may boast about all the benefits and research associated with red light therapy, which is true, but then sell you a device that is weak, poorly made, or ineffective. What I have seen is that you basically get what you pay for… so devices less than a few hundred dollars (and even many that are much more expensive than that) will not get you the results you are looking for.
In this day and age, we need technology to boost our body’s ability to heal, grow, and adapt. Of all the therapies out there, I felt red light therapy was the one thing that I could bring into my practice that would have the most powerful effect, for the most people, affecting the most conditions, in the shortest amount of time, and be affordable. I then did the research to find the best red light device on the market. We bought the TheraLight 360+. This is without question the most powerful bed available. It has not one, but four different wavelengths of light (including red light and near infrared light), ensuring that you get multiple depths of penetration. While most devices contain 40-100 diodes of light, with much more expensive and popular devices containing 800 diodes of light, the TheraLight 360+ contains an incredible 45,000 diodes of light!
I recommend looking into Red Light Therapy as another tool to boost your health, improve your performance, and fight disease. Try it in our office, or go to theralight.com to find a location near you. Make sure you commit to a minimum of two months to give it a fair and full shot. The cool thing… it WILL improve your health!
