From Injury to Wellness: Role of Red Light Therapy

Healing Starts Here

Red Light Therapy is a process of emitting light wavelengths through the skin to stimulate your bodies natural healing and regeneration processes.

How Does Red Light Therapy Work?

When delivered within the optimal wavelengths and energy levels, red and near infrared light protect your body’s cells from nitric oxide damage, which can otherwise stop the cell’s production of ATP (cellular energy) when you’re stressed or ill. Red light photons allow your cells to continue utilizing oxygen effectively by minimizing the absorption of nitric oxide. Only red light therapy can reach all the way into a cell’s mitochondria to stimulate healing and regeneration to help improve your appearance, performance, and overall well-being.

Red Light Therapy works by stimulating the body’s natural healing processes. Our LED lights benefit from the power of both red and near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths. Research has shown that red light (630 nm to 660 nm) and NIR light (810 nm to 850 nm) have the most scientifically validated therapeutic benefits with no known side effects.

Unlike many medications, which do little more than ease symptoms, red light therapy works at the cellular level to address the root cause of the condition(s) being treated. That makes it a potent long-term wellness solution.

How Red Light Therapy Heals Your Body Faster

Red light therapy devices are fitted with LED bulbs that deliver specific wavelengths of visible red and invisible NIR wavelengths onto bare skin.

During a LED light therapy treatment, the mitochondria within our cells absorb red & infrared light and convert them into energy. Once this red light energy has been absorbed by the body, it is then used by the cells to build new collagen and elastin, and to assist with cellular regeneration. Red light gives cells a full tank of fuel which results in optimal performance for the human body.

You could compare the process to photosynthesis, where plants absorb sunlight and convert it into energy. In LED light therapy, we absorb the energy of red light to enhance our cellular potential, promote oxygen utilization within the cell, and generate cellular fuel. There’s nothing mystical about it–the process by which red light transforms bodily tissue at a cellular level has been scientifically proven. Improving the performance of mitochondria in the body improves the body’s overall performance and health.

Although it should not be considered a cure for any condition, red light therapy has been shown to be a powerful complementary treatment. Best of all, you can expect results without any painful invasive procedures, discomfort, potential side effects, or ongoing costs.

It has been identified as a great way to aid in faster healing, immune boosting, anti-aging, mood enhancement, muscle recovery, and much more.

Harness The Power Of R+ | NIR+

The Red Light Therapy at RenewMe provides the powerful R+|NIR+ spectrum lights. This powerful combination achieves a perfected blend of 5 different wavelengths of light that offers therapeutic benefits for a wide array of applications and deeper penetration for maximum results. Extensive scientific studies confirm that this helps create the most advanced and powerful LED therapy light ever designed. Achieve the power of all the wavelengths at once during your therapy sessions.

630NM WAVELENGTH

The 630nm wavelength is ideal for targeting all manner of skin concerns.

REDUCE FINE LINES & WRINKLES

In one study, the 630nm wavelength was combined with other beauty treatments such as microneedling to create a statistically significant improvement in photodamage, fine lines and sagging.

HAIR REGROWTH

Red light therapy containing the 630nm wavelength has been proven to be a safe and effective method of stimulating hair growth in both men and women.

THE TREATMENT OF ACNE

The 630nm wavelength has also been shown to help reduce inflammation and breakouts.

660NM WAVELENGTH

Penetrating just a little deeper than the 630nm wavelength, the 660nm reaches into the entire range of the skin tissue to promote healing and regeneration.

Reduced training fatigue:

The 660nm wavelength teamed with the 830nm near-infrared wavelength has been proven to delay the development of fatigue in the muscles, and enhance skeletal muscle performance. (Athletes, take note.)

Reduced inflammation:

In a study investigating the effects of red light therapy on pleurisy, the 660nm wavelength was found to induce an anti-inflammatory effect.

Improved bone healing:

The 660nm wavelength encourages resorption and formation in the bone cells around the location where repair is needed, without causing any change to the bone structure.

Reduced swelling following injury:

In one study, the 660 nm wavelength was found to reduce both inflammation and swelling by reducing the number of inflammatory cells which lead to the formation of swelling.

Reduced neuropathic pain:

A study investigating sciatic nerve pain in rats found that the 660 nm wavelength significantly helped to reduce pain.

Accelerated wound healing:

The 660 nm wavelength has been proven to increase the formation of new blood vessels and enhance collagen deposition to help in the healing of wounds.

810NM WAVELENGTH

With an ability to extend through the skull into the brain, the 810nm wavelength offers a unique array of neurological benefits. Many forward-thinking scientists are of the belief that light therapy for brain disorders will become a prominent medical treatment in the near future. Expect to reap the following benefits from the 810nm wavelength:

Improved healing and recovery:

A study of soccer players showed that the 810nm wavelength applied before activity enhanced muscular performance and post-exercise recovery.

Accelerated wound healing:

810nm wavelengths have been shown to help expedite wound healing, helping the tissue to granulate more rapidly.

Improved recovery from stroke in certain patients:

One study conducted among stroke patients showed that wavelengths of 810nm provided neuroprotective benefits and improved recovery among sufferers of moderate to severe strokes. Five days after the stroke, there was significant improvement among those who had been treated with the 810nm light therapy, compared to those who hadn’t. Ninety days post-stroke, 70% of the treated patients had a successful outcome, compared with only 51% of the control group.

Improved recovery from traumatic brain injury:

810nm has been proven in animal models to be particularly effective in fostering recovery from traumatic brain injuries, and reducing long-term neurological damage.

Improvement in psychiatric disorders:

Prescription drugs for psychiatric conditions have long been recognized as having a limited ability to assist individuals suffering from psychiatric conditions. What’s more, pharmacotherapeutic medication often carries a host of unwanted side effects, while near-infrared light therapy doesn’t. 810nm wavelengths applied to the forehead have been shown to assist patients suffering from major depression and anxiety.

Hair growth:

Studies have shown the 810nm wavelength can encourage significant hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.

830NM WAVELENGTH

The 830nm wavelength is not as readily absorbed by the body, therefore it is able to penetrate deeper through skin and tissue and into the bone. A greater quantity of photons are delivered into the tissue with the 830nm wavelength. The incorporation of the 830nm wavelength into the BIOMAX delivers the following advantages:

Accelerated healing and reduced infection:

Like the 810nm wavelength, 830nm accelerates healing in wounds of different severity and helps to ward off infection.

Improved aesthetic outcomes following plastic surgery:

Swift exposure to 830nm wavelengths after aesthetic surgery hastens recovery, reduces downtime and enhances the results of surgery by reducing swelling, infection, bruising and pain, therefore leading to greater patient satisfaction.

Increased “feel-good” endorphins:

830nm wavelengths increases the release of endorphins. Endorphins are peptides which promote feelings of wellness.

Improved bone repair and growth:

An animal study demonstrated that 830nm light therapy improved bone repair by stimulating new bone growth.

Improvement in psychiatric disorders:

Faster return-to-play after injury:

The ability to return-to-play as swiftly as possible after injury or trauma is a key concern for any amateur or professional athlete. 830nm LED light therapy has been proven to significantly and safely reduce the wait time before injured athletes can return to play.

850NM WAVELENGTH

The 850nm wavelength is the signature PlatinumLED near infra-red wavelength and constitutes 80% of the BIOMAX spectral range. In many cases, the 850nm amplifies the benefits provided by the 810nm and 830nm wavelengths. This wavelength has a range of therapeutic applications such as:

Anti-inflammatory benefits:

850nm wavelengths can help to reduce joint and muscle pain and diminish general inflammation in the body.

Enhanced muscle recovery:

A study observed the use of 850nm wavelengths on athletes, and found that usage of the near-infrared light increased muscle mass after training, and decreased inflammation and oxidative stress in muscle biopsies.

Healing of wounds in the skin:

Lesions in the skin heal faster when exposed to 850nm wavelength light therapy.

Reduction of lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation:

850nm can support the production of collagen, assisting with plumper, more radiant-looking skin, and a more uniform texture.

Orthodontics and tooth alignment:

The use of the 850nm wavelength can foster the speedy realignment of teeth for patients undergoing orthodontics.

How Often Do I Need Red Light Therapy?

Dramatic results usually only show after several treatments.

Light therapy treatments could be scheduled three to five times per week for one to four months. For chronic conditions, adding maintenance sessions indefinitely is often recommended.

If you seek a more aggressive form of treatment to achieve your goals, Red Light Therapy is safe to be performed on a daily basis.

Why Our Therapy Lights Are Superior to Infrared Beds

The energy output of our infrared lights is maximized, ensuring you get a clinical-grade red light therapy treatment. It was the first LED red light therapy company to bring the concept of power measurement to the table.

Our lights emit more irradiance (the output of an LED therapy light) than any other LED therapy light currently on the market. Only these lights can promise deeper red light and near infrared light penetration than any other light is capable of achieving.

In addition to superior output strength, they offer a highly advanced, patent-pending R+|NIR+ multi-wave spectrum comprised of five independent and highly studied bands of light.

What does all this give you? RESULTS – that only our infrared lights can deliver.

Are There Any Risks To Red Light Therapy?

Red Light Therapy or Photobiomodulation uses very low levels of heat that do not hurt or burn the skin. Unlike tanning booths, Red Light Therapy won’t expose skin to damaging UV rays. Like all services and modalities at RenewMe, Red Light Therapy can be an effective tool when used consistently and under the direction of medical guidance.