{"id":169,"date":"2021-02-18T05:55:34","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T05:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southeastlighting.org\/?p=169"},"modified":"2023-03-03T05:15:02","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T05:15:02","slug":"red-light-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southeastlighting.org\/red-light-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Light Therapy: Truth vs. Fiction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is Red Light Therapy (Red Light Therapy)<\/strong> the magical de-aging elixir it\u2019s boasted to be or is it a fabricated hoax? The truth, lies somewhere in the middle. After astronauts discovered that red light had a knack for helping plants grow in space, the therapeutical technique quickly found mainstream popularity. Since its first use in the early 1990s, the procedure\u2019s benefits have been argued over time and time again. It\u2019s time to put the argument to rest with a comprehensive breakdown of Red Light Therapy\u2019s benefits and limitations. <\/p>\n

Red Light Therapy\u2019s History <\/h2>\n

Red Light Therapies popularity all began with the theory that red light could energize cells. Sort of like a Five Hour Energy Drink being beamed directly into the cells coursing through a human body. Scientists theorized that this discovery could have changed aeronautics forever. Making giant advancements in assisting astronauts to combat muscle atrophy and other issues caused by weightlessness in space. Unfortunately, these results were never proven and for the most part appear to have been over exaggerated. However, researchers at the time discovered that red light had a positive impact on plants in space. This initial discovery, led to a massive swell in Red Light Therapy interest. In the thirty years since the original studies were conducted, there have been hundreds of additional studies and thousands of research cases. While most of these studies haven\u2019t found anything concrete, there is a lot of promising evidence that is worth discussing. <\/p>\n

The Effect of Red Light Therapy <\/h2>\n

At its most basic, Red Light Therapy is thought to strengthen the mitochondria within a cell. Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell – producing power that the rest of the cell utilizes. Giving the mitochondria a boost has led to less striking results than originally expected, but there are some amazing ways that Red Light Therapy is currently used. <\/p>\n

Red Light Therapy Machines <\/h2>\n

There are hundreds of Red Light Therapy machines<\/strong> available on the market. A quick Google search will bring up a mind-boggling number of possible shapes and designs. With so many styles, the most popular include red light wands, bricks, and tables. Wands are the cheapest option, often ranging around one hundred and fifty dollars. At the top end is the ProSun RenuvaSkin L320<\/a> at six thousand dollars. At this time, there\u2019s not a recommended style. It\u2019s all up to the consumer. Whether you should buy a Red Light Therapy machine, that depends on how you want to use it. <\/p>\n

Red Light Therapy Uses <\/h2>\n

The opportunities for Red Light Therapy to be used in the medical field remain controversial. Medicaid Services and the Centers for Medicare currently do not allow for the use of Red Light Therapy for treating wounds, ulcers, or pain. Though, there have been many promising studies that suggest Red Light Therapy is helpful in promoting wound healing and tissue repair; reducing psoriasis lesions; and mending sun damage. Red Light Therapy is used during cancer treatments.<\/strong> However, the light is being used to activate medication. The light itself is not thought to have a positive or restorative function when targeting cancer cells. <\/p>\n

Additional Possible Benefits Include: <\/h2>\n