How Does Red Light Therapy Technology Work?

Red light therapy is a form of alternative medicine. It uses red and near-infrared light to stimulate the body's natural healing process. It is a noninvasive treatment that has become popular over the past few years. Many people use it to treat different conditions. 

How Does Red Light Therapy Work?

Red light therapy activates the natural healing mechanisms of the body. Mitochondria absorb the red and infrared light and stimulate the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is the energy currency of your cells. The increased production of ATP helps improve cellular function and promotes healing.

How Is Red Light Therapy Administered?

There are several ways of administering red light therapy. Infrared saunas heat the body and promote sweating using infrared light. In doing so, they help detoxify the body and improve circulation. Light therapy devices target specific body areas like the joints or face. These handheld or tabletop devices emit red and infrared light.

Light therapy beds can also administer red light therapy. These are full-body devices. They treat the entire body using a combination of red and near-infrared light.

Benefits of Red-light Therapy

The benefits of red-light therapy include the following:
 

• Improved skin health - Red light therapy improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It improves skin tone and texture and reduces acne and other skin conditions

• Improved mood - Red light therapy improves mood and reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety

• Reduced inflammation - Red light therapy reduces inflammation in the body. Doing so reduces pain and improves overall health

• Faster healing - Red light therapy promotes faster healing of wounds and injuries

• Increased energy - Red light therapy reduces fatigue and increases energy levels

What Conditions Does Red Light Therapy Treat?

Red light therapy treats the following conditions:
 

• Acne

• Depression and anxiety

• Psoriasis

• Wound healing

• Eczema

• Muscle soreness

• Joint pain and inflammation

Is Red Light Therapy Safe?

Red light therapy is generally considered safe. However, it has a few reported side effects. It is vital to use caution when using any form of light therapy. Excessive exposure is harmful to the skin and eyes. 

Red light therapy is available at many wellness centers and spas. You can also use it at home. You can speak to your healthcare provider before trying it. They will help ensure that it is safe for you. 

You can also use it with other treatments to enhance their effectiveness. For example, you can use red light therapy alongside physical therapy to reduce inflammation and promote healing in injured joints or muscles. 

Red light therapy can also work alongside medication to improve your overall well-being and reduce pain if you have chronic pain conditions. Red light therapy is safe and noninvasive compared to other treatments like surgery and medications. 

It is a promising treatment option for different conditions. With proper use, it can improve your overall health and wellness. You can speak to a healthcare professional before you try it to ensure it is safe and appropriate for your condition.

For more about red light therapy technology, visit Daytona Laser Lipo at our office in South Daytona, Florida. Call (386) 280-4500 to book an appointment today.