Why Use Red Light Therapy

Where Does Red Light Therapy Come From?

While the history of red light therapy would take a complete article to cover, the idea of phototherapy emerged in the late 1800s, with Dr. Niels Ryberg Finsen being awarded the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his research in this area.

The benefits of light therapy using red and near-infrared light specifically were discovered as an incidental finding of NASA research in the mid-1990s. Researchers examining red light’s impact on plant growth found that skin blemishes healed quickly while they were frequently exposed to red light, a finding that quickly led to a whole new body of research and resulted in the use of red light therapy in humans.

Why Use Red Light Therapy?

There are many potential reasons that people use red light therapy. As this form of phototherapy continues to be researched, new potential benefits of red light therapy are still being discovered.

We dive deeper into each potential benefit of red light therapy in other articles, but some red light therapy benefits may include:

l Stimulates wound healing and tissue repair

l Reduces aging effects by supporting collagen production

l Reduces pain by decreasing swelling and inflammation

l Improves joint health

l Improves physical performance through improved muscle recovery and energy levels

l Improves sleep quality and duration

The myriad of potential benefits that red light therapy offers makes regular use of this form of phototherapy a mainstay of many people’s daily health routines.

Decreased Exposure to Natural Light

The human body requires light to function, with light playing an important role in processes such as making vitamin D, causing our mood to be upbeat, and regulating our body’s daily circadian rhythm. It is no surprise that the red and near-infrared light found in sunlight has biological effects on our bodies as well.

While light plays many important roles in health, modern humans are spending less and less time exposed to sunlight. Our housing, transport, and workspaces are often indoors, reducing our exposure to the beneficial health effects of natural sunlight. Furthermore, modern LED and CFL lighting is lacking in the beneficial wavelengths of red and near infrared light and energy-efficient windows in buildings and vehicles further limit our exposure to these wavelengths of light.

iLux red Light therapy

Changing your living situation, job, or transportation methods to be outdoors frequently is not practical for many people. This is why iLux red Light therapy exists, to help you get exposure to the beneficial wavelengths of red and near infrared light without having to significantly alter your lifestyle. Our high-quality red light therapy panels allow you to access the health benefits of red light from the comfort of your home or office and on your own schedule.

However, not all red light therapy devices are created equal. For red light therapy to be worth the investment, you need a high-quality, independently tested, professional red light therapy device from a reputable company. With over 5 years in business and over 65,000 ecstatic customers, iLux red Light therapy is a brand you can trust. Our nearly 2,000 reviews speak for themselves. You can also click to review some of our customers' red light therapy before and after examples.

We are confident that our devices are the highest quality and best value at home red light therapy devices available anywhere. We welcome you to review our red light therapy devices or to contact one of our representatives at send an email to sales06@iluxred.com to learn more or to help find the right solution for you.

DISCLAIMER: iLux Red Light Therapy devices are not clinically proven to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical conditions. Mito Red Light devices are Class II general wellness devices aimed at affecting the body through topical heating and supporting cellular function. The scientific studies referenced in this article are for informational purposes only.