Red Light: Ways it Can Help
For years science has shown the effectiveness of red light therapy with pain relief, as well as treating chronic skin conditions, scars, and skin damage from aging, and accelerating muscle recovery after injuries. At Sol Vibrant we have seen, firsthand, the incredible benefits that red light therapy has had on those who have walked through our doors. If you’re starting to look into red light therapy to see if it could benefit you, here are five compelling things to consider:
Turn Back Time
The Fountain of Youth has long been a legend – a mystical source to stop the aging process. But red light is not fiction. It has been scientifically shown to be one of the most effective anti-aging therapies available. Forget creams or shots; red light affects the mitochondria in your cells and promotes collagen production. Here are some of the anti-aging results you can experience with red light therapy:
Smooths the skin
Wrinkle reduction
Moisturizes the skin
Prevents hair loss & stimulates regrowth
Aids the healing process of skin blemishes
Repairs sun damage
Reduces redness, flushing, and broken capillaries
It helps fade scars and stretch marks
Creates a healthy overall glow
Emulsify Fat
Studies, such as the 2011 study published in Obesity Surgery, show that exposure to red light therapy causes the adipocytes to release triglycerides, resulting in reduced volume and a measurable loss of fat. Participants in this 4-week study experienced a 2.15 cm loss in waist girth. Red light therapy can help you melt stubborn fat, and we have first-hand proof. Read this amazing testimonial by one of our customers. And if you need even more encouragement, check out these other testimonials from satisfied customers!
Relief of Inflammation & Pain
Inflammation can be caused by virtually anything that puts the body under stress. Physical causes of inflammation would be injuries, bruises, or burns. Inflammation can also occur due to biological factors like infection from germs and stress. Research suggests that red and near-infrared light are highly effective in treating chronic inflammation by suppressing and dramatically reducing inflammation throughout the body. Red light therapy treatments help supply the mitochondria in your cells with the light needed to make the ATP energy that powers your body. Red light helps decrease inflammation where mitochondria are present in the tissue, joints, and other body organs. Red light therapy allows a person to supplement the sunlight they get from their environment with concentrated wavelengths of red and NIR light.
Muscle Recovery
After a challenging workout, your body battles to repair and rebuild torn muscle fibers. But did you know that specific wavelengths of light can play a role in quickening this process?
Professional athletes and certified trainers have begun to make red light therapy an integral component of their workouts. Red light has proven to produce measurable gains in strength training and can reduce recovery times by enhancing mitochondrial function. There’s an abundance of evidence-based research showing that relief from pain, faster recovery times, and reduced arthritis symptoms are just a few more RLT benefits.
Energy Boosting
Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cells and are responsible for energy production in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). As we get older, these powerhouses lose energy. The continued use of red light actually strengthens the mitochondria. Increasing the energy levels helps the body to repair, heal, rejuvenate and function at an optimal level. The result is more energy in your day-to-day activities.