Description
LED red light therapy may increase cellular energy and improve overall health. Just a few minutes in front of a device each day may help reduce wrinkles, speed up muscle recovery, and give you more energy.
How to Do It
- Set up your LED red light therapy device and turn it on your desired setting. Do not use around water, and make sure your body is completely dry before using.
- Put the part of your body you want to treat 4 to 6 inches from the light.
- Relax while the therapy is happening
- Properly store
Benefits
- May revitalize muscles
- May boost collagen production and reduce cellulite
- Assists in muscle recovery
- May decrease wrinkles
- May protect and repairs tissues
- May detox lymphatic system
- May help reduce symptoms of seasonal affective disorder
- May improve mood
Time Commitment
10-20 minutes per day
Why it works
Red light therapy increases the mitochondrial production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Every cell in your body uses ATP as its energy source.
LED light therapy increases communication between the cells in your body. This helps your body work more efficiently and effectively.
Suggested Frequency
Up to 20 minutes every 6 hours for trouble areas
Supporting Studies and Articles
- https://joovv.com/blogs/joovv-blog/how-does-red-light-therapy-work
- https://www.oxygenmag.com/lifestyle/15-mothers-day-gifts-for-fit-moms
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24942380
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4126803/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28748217
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4148276/
Side Effects
Some users experience:
- Headaches
- Irritability
- Insomnia and other sleep disturbances
- Visual effects
- Mania
- Acne flare ups
- Eye strain
- Rashes
The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) warns against LED light therapy If you are using medications that make your skin sensitive to light because it increases the chance of hyperpigmentation. They also warn those with a history of lupus and skin cancer should also steer clear of cultivating this habit.
Required Equipment
LED Light Therapy Device
Gurus/Celebrities/Doing it
Dave Asprey
Patrick Peterson
DeMarcus Lawrence
Ben Greenfield
Drew Manning
Jorge Cruise
Paleo Mom
Wellness Mama
Related Product
Joovv Red Light Device
Category Health/Productivity/Focus:
Health
Suggested Time of Day
Anytime
Notes
- The United States Navy uses LED red light therapy to treat pain and heal wounds
- The more of your skin exposed to the red light, the greater the effects
