1. What is red light?
Red light, otherwise known as biophotomodulation, or the older term low level laser therapy, is a form of treatment using the red (visible) spectrum of light as well as the near-infrared (invisible) spectrum of light. These wavelengths are 600 -700, and 800 – 900 respectively, but often devices have even narrower wavelengths that this. The Flexbeam uses 630 and 815 nm respectively.
2. How does red light work?
Red and near-infrared (NIR) lights work differently.
Red light works well on the skin, improving collagen formation and reducing fine lines and some wrinkles.
Near-infrared light (NIR) works on deeper tissues below the skin, helping to heal muscles and joints.
Using a combination of both red and NIR light can be very helpful, and many devices deliver both kinds of red light.
Red light works well on the skin, improving collagen formation and reducing fine lines and some wrinkles.
Near-infrared light (NIR) works on deeper tissues below the skin, helping to heal muscles and joints.
Using a combination of both red and NIR light can be very helpful, and many devices deliver both kinds of red light.
3. Are there any studies showing it works?
Yes! There have been 11,000 studies in the last decade alone. This is a well-researched topic and it can help many different conditions.
4. Is it safe?
Yes. There have been thousands of studies and no ill-effects have been reported. It is usually recommended to wear goggles during use, as the red light is very bright and may be uncomfortable. The NIR light is invisible to the eye. Unlike a laser, you are not going to damage your eyes by its use, and it may even be helpful for conditions like macular degeneration, but you should wear goggles if the light is near your face, and if the light is laser sourced, you MUST wear goggles for face use.
5. How exactly does it work?
An enzyme on our cell membranes can absorb colour does so when exposed to the light. This is the cytochrome c oxidase enzyme and it separates nitric oxide from the tissues, resulting in better blood flow and lymphatic drainage. This is a trigger for energy production from ATP, and suddenly the mitochondria (“batteries” or energy source of the cell) start working very efficiently to reduce inflammation in the body and enhance healing.
6. What time of day should I use red and NIR light?
It is generally recommended you use red and NIR light in the mornings or evenings (mimicking nature’s own red lights of sunrise and sunsets)
7. How long should I use red and NIR light?
This depends on the condition. For minor injuries like a muscle sprain or soreness after exercise, it might only take a few days to improve. But for conditions like dementia, you will need to use the light indefinitely, daily, twice daily or 6 days a week to improve the condition.
8. What conditions can be treated with red and NIR light?
Many conditions including:
- skin, anti-aging
- musculoskeletal pain – rotator cuff, knee arthritis etc
- recovery from exercise soreness
- brain: stroke, concussion, Alzheimer's dementia, Parkinson’s
- peripheral neuropathy
- wound healing, ulcers
- dental and oral conditions
- cancer treatment side effects
9. How long do I need to be under the light?
This depends on the condition. But in general, 10 – 20 minutes is sufficient. 25 minutes max for brain problems. Shorter if using a more powerful laser source. More is not better: if you use the light for too long at any one time, you can actually lose the benefit – this is called the biphasic response. This is why light should not be used on a daily basis.
10. How often should I self-treat?
Ideally several times a week. You will notice earlier results if the treatments are closer together.
11. What kind of devices do you recommend?
1) The Flexbeam is great for all kinds of musculoskeletal pains and sprains. It can be wrapped around a painful region to treat from all angles.
2) The SYMBYX lasers are useful a) gut directed Parkinson’s treatment b) red light laser for peripheral neuropathy and scars c) physiocare laser for deeper muscle and joint pains.
3) The Coronet Duo is an open crown-like head device for use in Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, traumatic brain injury and even anxiety/depression.
4) The Vielight is for use in neurodegenerative conditions and has two head bands and a nostril light.
5) The Suyzeko is for use in neurodegenerative conditions, anxiety or head injuries, and is unique in that it uses a 1070 nm wavelength, supposedly to penetrate deeper into the brain.
6) There will also be a SYMBYX helmet possibly by March 2022.
2) The SYMBYX lasers are useful a) gut directed Parkinson’s treatment b) red light laser for peripheral neuropathy and scars c) physiocare laser for deeper muscle and joint pains.
3) The Coronet Duo is an open crown-like head device for use in Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, traumatic brain injury and even anxiety/depression.
4) The Vielight is for use in neurodegenerative conditions and has two head bands and a nostril light.
5) The Suyzeko is for use in neurodegenerative conditions, anxiety or head injuries, and is unique in that it uses a 1070 nm wavelength, supposedly to penetrate deeper into the brain.
6) There will also be a SYMBYX helmet possibly by March 2022.
12. Tell me more about the Vielight.
The Vielight is a Canadian-made device worn like 2 headbands, with an additional nostril applicator. It has been shown in studies to be helpful in Alzheimer’s in particular, but also for traumatic brain injuries and Parkinson’s disease. The nasal applicator delivers red light directly to capillaries in the nostril, and thus giving benefits via the circulation to the whole body, to improve oxygenation and energy. This can be used in conjunction with the headpieces.
13. Tell me more about the Flexbeam.
The Flexbeam is unique in that it is powerful, portable and can be wrapped around body parts for treatment at all angles. It is also more affordable than the big light panels which treat the whole body. It has been designed to put on directly on the skin. Only released in 2020, it has been enthusiastically embraced by athletes and others looking for relief from muscular pain and injuries and well as to enhance performance by having less “down time”.
14. Tell me more about the Coronet Duo.
This device is Australian-made, and light to wear. It has been used for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, TBI and anxiety and found to be helpful for these conditions. It delivers red light followed by near infrared light to the head, and can be used once or twice a day.
14. Do you offer in office treatment?
We do not as regular use is necessary to notice progress. Instead, we can provide you with the information to purchase your own devices for self-use at home.
16. Why are some devices better than others?
Largely because of care reducing EMF radiation and care producing enough power – you need to know the “dose” of light which can be worked out by calculating the joules of energy. For deeper structures of the body, you need good power from the light device. Different conditions have different doses.
17. Tell me more about the Auragen
The Auragen is a USA light device, used as shown in this photograph. It has 3 different light settings offering combinations of red, blue and near-infrared light and benefits can include brain, face (skin rejuvenation) and eyes. This device can also be used for muscle and joint pain by sliding the tunnel over the affected body part. There is optional use of sound tracks, and can be set to flicker the lights if desired.
A Stanford University animal study showed healthier glial (neuronal support) cells after use. More information can be found on the website
https://reversalsolutions.com/pages/auragen-light-therapy
A Stanford University animal study showed healthier glial (neuronal support) cells after use. More information can be found on the website
https://reversalsolutions.com/pages/auragen-light-therapy