Red Light Therapy - She’s *it*
LET'S CHAT! I get a lot of questions about red light therapy, so I thought I'd chat a little to cover the basics and benefits of Red Light therapy, and how and when to use my favorite device. As we get into winter, red light therapy becomes much greater in value as many of us have less available sunlight, and typically spend most of our time indoors, and likely looking at screens. Screen time is unavoidable for most of us, but comes along with the downsides of being drowned in blue light all day, not only in our eyes but on our skin. This can have negative impacts on our hormone production, eye health, mood, and mitochondrial energy production - which can then domino effect into issues with digestion, detoxification, and ability to exit a stressed state.
It's not just a "fad".
There are now over 2,000 peer reviewed clinical studies on Red Light therapy backing its effectiveness on: Skin health and repair Collagen production, Reduced inflammation, Chronic pain relief, Muscle recovery, Wound healing, Improved cognition, Circadian rhythm support, Endocrine system support, Mood and energy booster, Thyroid support, Skin issues, irritation, pain, rashes, Ear infections and expediting healing, Expediting healing overall
Red Light Therapy (RLT) works at the cellular level, primarily by enhancing the efficiency of your mitochondria— (remember HS bio? the "powerhouse" of the cell). These mitochondria produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the energy currency your cells need to repair, regenerate, and function optimally. When your cells are exposed to specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared (NIR) light, your mitochondria become better at producing ATP. The result? Faster healing, enhanced tissue repair, and reduced inflammation. Here's how it breaks down:
Red Light (660 nm) primarily works at the skin's surface.
It boosts collagen production, reduces fine lines, and supports the healing of skin conditions like acne, eczema, and more.
Near-Infrared Light (850 nm) penetrates deeper into your body, reaching muscles and joints. This wavelength helps relieve pain, support muscle recovery, and decrease inflammation. This powerful combination is at the heart of why RLT offers such a broad range of benefits. And I love my Lumebox because it is the perfect balance of both red and NIR light in one easy to use device.
My husband travels with it all the time!
Why Lumebox?
-Superior Efficancy
-Low EMF Emissions -Portable and
Convenient
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How to use:
• I put my LUMEBOX about 6-12 inches from the area on my body (my kiddos, husband, etc) I want to treat.. Yes, it does work over your clothing, but best results say near bare skin is best!
Lumebox has 6 minute timer and a 12 minute timer - either will do! I would recommend starting at 6 and working your way up. If using on my kiddos for sickness (lets say a sore throat and I have them holding it in front of their throat), I will usually have them do it as long as they tolerate it. Sometimes 5 minutes, sometimes 12. • I encourage you to be consistent and use it a few times (best results from studies say 2-3 times a week) However - I typically use mine daily. I may only use it for ambiance some days - but more so than not, I use it for anti aging purpose at night before bed!
• STAY HYDRATED and of course make sure to get rest at night! Remember, RLT activates your cells!
For more information on RLT, check my highlight on IG called “Red Light”! Many studies are linked!
