Red light therapy (RLT) is a treatment that uses low-wavelength red light to potentially improve your skin’s appearance, improve soft tissue healing, increase blood circulation, reduce inflammation, and stimulate collagen production amongst other health benefits.
Light therapy has been used in the medical community for centuries, but red light therapy specifically has seen increased interest in the past 20 years. There are numerous medical facilities, spas, salons, and wellness centers that offer red light therapy treatments for potential overall health benefits.
Red light therapy is also becoming a very popular at-home treatment. For example, 10X Health System designed the at-home 3-step Superhuman Protocol which incorporates red light, magnetism, and oxygen, giving the body optimal healing power, and giving you the ability to access red light therapy at any time.
The Top 3 Benefits of Red Light Therapy
Repairing Skin
During a red light therapy session, you expose your skin to a lamp, device or laser tuned to a specific wavelength of red light to promote growth and renewal at the cellular level. The part of your cells called mitochondria, sometimes called the “power generators” of your cells, soak it up and make more energy. Some experts think this helps cells repair themselves and become healthier. This spurs healing in skin and muscle tissue.
Red light therapy is thought to improve many skin conditions, including:
- Improving wound healing
- Reducing stretch marks
- Reducing wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots
- Improving the texture of your face
- Improving psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea
- Improving the look of scars
- Improving sun-damaged skin
- Improving hair growth in people with alopecia
- Improving acne
Red light treatment for skin conditions is non-invasive, has minimal to no side effects, and allows you to continue on with your day after treatment because there is no downtime. RLT works on all skin types and tones offering everyone the ability to see the benefits of treatment.
Boosting New Cell Growth
Red light therapy works through the process of photobiomodulation. Photobiomodulation is the fancy term used to explain the process whereby the cells in the body react to different wavelengths of light. Through the reaction of the cells to the light, the cells “work” more effectively resulting in cell growth.
Cell growth is a huge advantage to those of us who want to look younger! Collagen is increased with cell growth which means improved tightness and elasticity in the face.
Cell growth is also important for those fighting diseases like cancer. Research conducted by NASA has found that red light therapy helps counter a side effect of chemotherapy called oral mucositis, characterized by extremely painful sores, redness, dryness, and burning sensations in the mouth and throat.
Improved cell growth also means improved performance. Although red light therapy will not help you lose weight, it may help your body perform at its best and recover faster after intense workouts.
Increased Blood Circulation
Using red light therapy treatment on the skin causes blood vessels to dilate, increasing the circulation of blood to the treated areas. Increasing blood flow can help with specific problems like blood clots, vein problems, and even brain fog. Increased blood flow throughout the body improves overall health and promotes a strong immune system.
Support Your Overall Health with Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy is a natural and non-invasive treatment that can have many positive effects on your overall health. RLT can help promote your body’s natural healing process as well as help restore your body’s healthy blood circulation.
As a reminder, red light therapy can help:
- Stimulate collagen production
- Increase blood circulation to the skin
- Reduce inflammation in cells
- Improve the look of your skin (fewer wrinkles, fine lines, acne)
- Improve wound healing
- Increase cell growth
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Providing your body with the resources for optimal health should be your goal. 10X Health can help with finding out what it will take you, personally, to reach your wellness goals. We offer blood tests as well as genetic tests that can offer you a definitive path to your best health. Reach out to 10X Health today to find out how we can help!
