Category: What Is Red Light Therapy?

Red light therapy can cost $25–$200 or more per session. Prices depend on the location of the service and the specific type of procedure.  Keep in mind that treatments are needed approximately every three weeks and may continue for months. At-home devices range from $149 to thousands of dollars. Currently, most insurance policies do not… Continue reading Costs and Insurance

Many of the human studies involving red light therapy used small sample sizes, so more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness. Your healthcare provider or therapist can suggest other nonmedical treatments to manage your conditions. Options include: Anti-inflammatory diet: Certain foods can help lower or prevent chronic inflammation, which triggers many illnesses. Cognitive… Continue reading Treatment Alternatives

When considering cold laser therapy, it’s important to weigh its potential advantages and risks. You can find practitioners or devices in many convenient settings, but this treatment may not work for everyone. Benefits Red light therapy is nontoxic, noninvasive, and considered safe for all skin types. It does not require the use of harsh topical… Continue reading Pros and Cons of Red Light Therapy

People commonly use red light therapy to help the following conditions. However, science has yet to confirm the treatment’s usefulness for: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD): A 2019 review determined that not enough evidence supports red light therapy as a treatment for seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression related to seasonal change. Weight loss: No reliable… Continue reading Unproven Claims

Red light has been used for a variety of reasons, including in the treatment of skin, dental, and inflammatory conditions. Skin Conditions and General Skin Health Red light therapy is a popular option for treating redness, scars, acne, and wrinkles. This may be due to the light’s effect on collagen production and blood circulation in skin tissue.… Continue reading How Is Red Light Therapy Used?

Red light therapy uses low-power red light to activate mitochondria, which are the cell’s energy generators. Most of the energy produced by the mitochondria is housed in a molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which helps your body store and use energy. Aging, illness, or lifestyle factors can make the mitochondria produce less ATP. Red light therapy triggers a… Continue reading How Does Red Light Therapy Work?

Red light therapy is a procedure using light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to treat medical and cosmetic conditions. It sends low-intensity red and near-infrared light deep into the body’s cells to stimulate healing. It is noninvasive, painless, and does not use heat. Hungarian physician and professor Endre Mester first used red light therapy in 1967 while studying how… Continue reading What Is Red Light Therapy?