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Why do we add pulsing to our red light therapy devices? The three main reasons we add pulsing in our devices are: first, it decreases tissue heating. Second, it induces brainwave entrainment; and it has its own unique benefits. ​​The hertz (Hz) stands for cycles per second, in other words, the pulses. This being said, slow pulses are meant to decrease nerve sensitivity by...

LED light source is a new type of light source in the laser family, which belongs to the "weak laser" category, and is considered to be one of the most ideal medical light sources for human beings in the future. The LED light source itself does not contain harmful substances such as mercury and lead, and has no infrared and ultraviolet pollution, and will...

  Maintaining good blood circulation is an important part of health.  There are about 60,000 miles of blood vessels that transport blood to every cell in your body.  If you exhibit symptoms of poor blood circulation, it may be time to consider a variety of solutions.  In the following sections, we’ll explore some effective ways to improve blood flow. Among other approaches, home red light...

Icing an injury is one of the most common treatment modalities. But is icing actually beneficial? In this article we’ll cover where the practice of icing injuries comes from, how the creator of the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) method has changed their approach, and how icing really impacts your body’s recovery. We’ll also explain some other recovery strategies that can work better than...

At its most basic level, oxidative stress is an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (aka free radicals) and antioxidants within the cell.Antioxidants are molecules that combat free radicals. When there are more free radicals than antioxidants, oxidative stress occurs. Free radicals and antioxidants play a collaborative role within the human body and maintaining a balance between them both are critical for long-term health and...

Red light therapy is a safe, effective, and natural treatment option for hair loss that’s gaining popularity with professionals and the public. Backed by a strong base of peer-reviewed clinical research, red light treatments have increased hair count, hair density, and hair thickness for men and women alike. And all of these benefits come without any negative side effects. This article breaks down the...

Let there be light — for your pain, skin, and injuries, that is. The possibilities of red light to treat a variety of health and aesthetic concerns are just emerging thanks to interest from researchers, universities, and hospitals, as well as at-home devices that make it more accessible. Red light therapy (RLT) is a type of photomedicine, which is “the use of light to...

Acne is a common problem of over production of oil (sebum) of the sebaceous glands. Light Emitting Diode (LED) light therapy is advantageous because it works on all skin types. Blue LED targets a chemical in bacteria causing the bacteria to lyse (destroy itself). Red LED penetrates a little deeper than the blue, and it decreases the inflammation and redness caused by acne.