Red light therapy is otherwise called photobiomodulation (PBM), low-level light therapy, or biostimulation. It is also called photonic stimulation or lightbox therapy.
The therapy is described as alternative medicine of some sort that applies low-level (low-power) lasers or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to the surface of the body.
Some claim low-power lasers can relieve pain or to stimulate and enhance cell function. It is also popularly used for insomnia treatment.
Red light therapy includes having low-power red light wavelengths explicitly discharged through the skin. This procedure can’t be felt and does not cause pain because it does not produce heat.
Red light is absorbed into the skin to a depth of about eight to 10 millimeters. At this point, it has positive effects on cellular energy and multiple nervous systems and metabolic processes.
Let’s take a look at a little of the science behind red light therapy.
Medical Hypotheses – Red light therapy has been researched for more than a decade. It’s been shown to “restore glutathione” and enhance energy balance.
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society – There’s also evidence suggesting that red light therapy can reduce pain in patients with osteoarthritis.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy – Research also shows that red light therapy can improve wound healing.
Red light therapy is useful for treating:
Hair loss
Acne
Wrinkles and skin discoloration and more.